Art Deco Marquise Ruby Solitaire Ring

"The glowing Ruby should adorn,Those who in warm July are born;Thus will be exempt and freeFrom love's doubts and anxiety." Birthstone or birthday rings were all the rage in the 1920s. One could find advertisements in newspapers and magazines touting the powers of your birthstone, sometimes with cute little accompanying rhymes (like the one above).  They were often set in white gold pierced metal settings, like this one. This beautiful ring features a marquise cut cultured ruby, the birthstone for July. Of course, you don't have to be born in July to wear or appreciate this stunning piece! Cultured rubies have been around since 1902 and are a type of synthetic ruby created through an artificial process. They have the same chemical structure and beauty as an actual ruby but cost a fraction of the price. Cultured rubies were quite popular and heavily used in jewelry during the first half of the 20th century.  Additional Details Date: 1920s Materials: 14k white gold, cultured ruby Si