Many people reserve ruby jewelry for special occasions ... the rigid shape of the bracelet, which is set with baguette-cut rubies. The white gold sets off the vibrant red hue of the rubies ...

This time around, Sotheby’s is set to auction Tupac Shakur’s gold, ruby and diamond ring ... Earlier this year, other jewelry from Shakur alongside his red bandana hit the auction at Gotta ...

That is the reason Art Deco jewelry – heavy on the big three – is usually prized over other period jewelry. Top watch brands, mindful of this, use emerald, ruby ... all set in white gold.