Pigeon Blood Ruby
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Diamond, 18k G...
2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Japanese Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Edwardian Dome Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s American Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Unknown Contemporary More Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Mandarin Garnet, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
1990s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Belgian Artist Fashion Rings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Paraib...
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cufflinks
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
2010s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
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How Much is a Pigeon Blood 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.
- What is the rarest type of ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Most experts agree that the rarest type of ruby is the star ruby. It is a purple-red ruby that shows off a six-pointed star pattern. Most come from Myanmar, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania and Madagascar. You'll find a selection of ruby gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The most valuable color of Ruby is red. Specifically, red rubies that are medium to medium dark red in color command the highest prices.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The best way to tell if a ruby is a pigeon’s blood ruby is to take the gemstone to a licensed jewelry appraiser. Although you can attempt to identify the stone from its coloration, an expert can give you a more definitive answer. You'll find a wide variety of expertly vetted ruby gemstone jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What are blood rubies?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pigeon blood rubies are brilliantly red rubies with a hint of blue undertones that are found in Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. They are thought to be some of the finest rubies in the world. Shop a range of authentic pigeon blood rubies on 1stDibs.








