Carved Ruby
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
10k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Clip-on Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1830s Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s European Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Fashion Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century European Artisan Brooches
Emerald, Ruby
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Vases
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary North American Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1950s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Brooches
Agate, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Drop Earrings
Ruby, Aventurine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Drop Earrings
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1990s Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Napoleon III Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
Antique 17th Century European Baroque Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Rock Crystal, Gold, Silver
2010s Thai More Rings
Diamond, Jade, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Quartz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Australian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Stud Earrings
Onyx, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.