Carved Ruby
Vintage 1930s French Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gol...
Vintage 1940s Retro Retro Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Indonesian Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco More Jewelry
Ruby, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Vintage 1940s American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Chrysophrase, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1950s Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Italian Artisan Link Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Bangles
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Moonstone, Emerald, Yellow Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Vintage 1980s Hungarian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
2010s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s More Bracelets
Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary English Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Brooches
Jade, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 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.
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