Pigeon Blood Ruby
2010s Chinese Retro Solitaire Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Chinese Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Diamond, Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Spinel
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s British Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Drop Earrings
2010s American Fashion Rings
2010s Austrian Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s French Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Mozambican Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Cocktail Rings
2010s Swiss Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Pigeon Blood Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
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.








