Carved Ruby
2010s Indian Dinnerware and Flatware Sets
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Engagement Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Asian Victorian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
2010s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Vanity Items
Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold Plate, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 15k Gold
20th Century French Artist Vanity Items
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s European Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Indian Boxes and Cases
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century American Retro Drop Necklaces
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Desk Accessories
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Artist Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Go...
20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Vases
Art Glass
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Chrysophrase, Ruby
20th Century American Modern Brooches
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst, Citrine, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Modern Modern Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Garnet, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Amethyst, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Emerald, Garnet, Quartz, 18k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s German Vases
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chandelier Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Asian Enamel Frames and Objects
Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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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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