Ruby Jewelry
Mid-20th Century European Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century Russian Empire Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1870s American Late Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Ruby Jewelry
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Egyptian Revival Ruby Jewelry
Chrysophrase, Ruby, Bronze, Gilt Metal
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Asian Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century European Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
1940s Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1930s Russian Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
1990s Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage and Antique Ruby Jewelry for Sale on 1stDibs
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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