Carved Ruby
Vintage 1950s American Post-War Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
1990s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Jade, Ruby, Black Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Boxes
Crystal, Brass
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
2010s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Ster...
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Base Metal
Vintage 1970s Pendant Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Figurative Sculptures
Agate
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Brooches
Early 2000s Brooches
2010s Brazilian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Quartz
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Crystal, Gold Plate
20th Century Unknown Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Bangles
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow ...
Vintage 1960s American Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Chinese Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Chalcedony, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s Indian Modern More Bracelets
18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s French Clip-on Earrings
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tobacco Accessories
Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1970s American Link Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond, Emerald
Italian Brooches
Diamond
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Austrian More Necklaces
1990s British Cufflinks
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Modern Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
American Fashion Rings
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American More Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, 24k Gold
Vintage 1950s Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
American Dome Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum
20th Century Italian More Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Vienna Secession Barware
Blown Glass
Unknown Link Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Spanish Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s American Clamper Bracelets
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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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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