Carved Ruby
American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Coral, Quartz
Unknown More Necklaces
Diamond
Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Beaded Bracelets
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
American Clip-on Earrings
20th Century More Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
Unknown Wrist Watches
Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian George I Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American More Bracelets
Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Citrine, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
American Brooches
American Choker Necklaces
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Vases
Glass
American Cuff Bracelets
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Candle Holders
Ormolu, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Rubelite, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Yellow Gold
20th Century Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century American More Earrings
Crystal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Signet Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Australian Modern Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American More Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold
20th Century More Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes
Glass
Vintage 1960s British Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 9k Gold
Vintage 1980s Arts and Crafts Modern Bracelets
Amethyst, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapph...
Vintage 1970s Italian Lever-Back Earrings
Citrine, Coral, White Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Quartz, Ruby, Go...
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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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