Carved Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Cuff Bracelets
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Platinum, Yel...
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
French Wrist Watches
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1960s English Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Link Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Brooches
Vintage 1930s French Pocket Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Cufflinks
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Collectible Jewelry
Multi-gemstone, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Quartz, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Charm Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, White Diamo...
2010s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Mid-20th Century American Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Bangles
18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Edwardian Boxes and Cases
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Cufflinks
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Pendant Necklaces
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Clip-on Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Russian Edwardian Desk Accessories
Ruby
Jade, Ruby
20th Century More Rings
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
French More Objets d Art and Vertu
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Art
Wood
20th Century Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold
20th Century American More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Ruby, Emerald, Turquoise
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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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