Carved Ruby
20th Century Brooches
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1980s American Cufflinks
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cocktail Rings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Ye...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Retro Brooches
Chrysophrase, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
2010s Italian Artisan Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, White Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Jade, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s European Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Cufflinks
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow 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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