Pigeon Blood Ruby
2010s Chinese Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Late 20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Pendant Necklaces
2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings
2010s Solitaire Rings
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Hong Kong Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Ruby
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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How Much is a Pigeon Blood 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most valuable color of Ruby is red. Specifically, red rubies that are medium to medium dark red in color command the highest prices.
- What is the rarest type of ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most experts agree that the rarest type of ruby is the star ruby. It is a purple-red ruby that shows off a six-pointed star pattern. Most come from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania and Madagascar. You'll find a selection of ruby gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to tell if a ruby is a pigeon’s blood ruby is to take the gemstone to a licensed jewelry appraiser. Although you can attempt to identify the stone from its coloration, an expert can give you a more definitive answer. You'll find a wide variety of expertly vetted ruby gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are blood rubies?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pigeon blood rubies are brilliantly red rubies with a hint of blue undertones that are found in Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. They are thought to be some of the finest rubies in the world. Shop a range of authentic pigeon blood rubies on 1stDibs.