Harry Winston Ruby
Late 20th Century American Artist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Artist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Retro Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
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American Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Earrings
White Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s American Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century More Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern More Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s American Tennis Bracelets
Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Retro Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Vintage 1960s Bangles
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century French Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s French Top Handle Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses
1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2010s American Cocktail Dresses
20th Century French Modern Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold
1990s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Top Handle Bags
Harry Winston Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Harry Winston Ruby?
The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
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