Carved Ruby
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
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Late 20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
2010s American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Aventurine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Fashion Rings
Ruby, Gold, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1980s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Vanity Items
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century German Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modern Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Animal Sculptures
Amethyst, Quartz
2010s Indonesian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Vintage 1980s Bangles
Onyx, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1990s French Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Agate, Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Czech Bohemian Table Lamps
Crystal
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
2010s Indian Grand Tour Decorative Bowls
Precious Stone
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Collectible Jewelry
Amethyst, Crystal, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Stud Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.