Carved Ruby
2010s Indian Vanity Items
Ruby
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby
20th Century Edwardian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Clip-on Earrings
Jade, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Drop Earrings
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Bangles
Diamond, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro More Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Tanzanite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Italian Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s French Retro More Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Chrysophrase, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Retro Bracelets
Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
2010s American Chandelier Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1870s Victorian Necklace Enhancers
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Amethyst, Jade, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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Carved Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Carved 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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