Carved Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s American Artist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Chinese Retro Pendant Necklaces
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1820s Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Boxes and Cases
Jade, Quartz, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Monacan Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Renaissance Brooches
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century Italian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
1990s More Bracelets
Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k...
Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Italian Stud Earrings
Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Vanity Items
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Burmese Arts and Crafts Sculptures and Carvings
Wood
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary More Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Early 2000s Israeli Art Nouveau Choker Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, 24k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Crystal, Metal
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Swiss Art Deco Brooches
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, W...
20th Century Czech Bohemian Vases
Crystal
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Gold Leaf
Vintage 1950s Unknown Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Italian Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s French Chain Bracelets
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Chalcedony, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary More Jewelry
Agate, Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl,...
Indian Hoop Earrings
American Brooches
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold
Italian Brooches
Emerald
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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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