Carved Ruby
Vintage 1960s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Aquamarine, Cultured Pearl, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Czech Crystal Serveware
Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Kyanite, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
1990s American Drop Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
2010s Spanish Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Swiss Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cufflinks
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Czech Bohemian Centerpieces
Crystal
Vintage 1980s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s Italian Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cufflinks
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings
Ruby, 15k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Engagement Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.