Carved Ruby
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Bottles
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Unknown Brooches
Jade, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Stud Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Amethyst, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan More Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Emerald, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Models and Miniatures
Metal, Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Empire Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Figurines and Sculptures
Amethyst, Diamond, Jade, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, Si...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Czech Other Pitchers
Crystal
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Topaz, Citrine, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Wall Lights and Sconces
Blown Glass, Wood
Early 2000s Italian Modern Sterling Silver
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
2010s Indian Chain Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapph...
Antique 1860s French Louis XVI Vases
Crystal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco More Candle Holders
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Brooches
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century Indian Figurative Sculptures
Jade
21st Century and Contemporary American Native American Native American O...
Other
1990s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Cuff Bracelets
Carnelian, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Chandeliers and Pendants
Alabaster, Bronze
20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Rubelite, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Inkwells
Jade
Vintage 1980s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
20th Century Animal Sculptures
Marble, Stone
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Link Necklaces
Gilt Metal
American Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby
Early 20th Century Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 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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