Carved Ruby
2010s French Clip-on Earrings
Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, Gold, ...
20th Century Russian Figurines and Sculptures
Jasper, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Desk Accessories
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Animal Sculptures
Stone
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Natural Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Russian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cufflinks
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Band Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
1990s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
1990s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Art Glass
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k...
Mid-20th Century Retro More Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Czech Biedermeier Crystal Serveware
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Band Rings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold...
2010s Hong Kong Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Bangles
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique 1820s British Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
20th Century Russian Animal Sculptures
Multi-gemstone
Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Chandeliers and Pendants
Crystal, Brass
Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces
Gold Plate
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
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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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