Pigeon Blood
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Antique 19th Century American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
Vintage 1960s English Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Japanese Art Deco Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cuff Bracelets
Crystal, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow...
2010s European Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Asian Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Titanium
2010s Thai Modernist Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Australian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Italian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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How Much is a Pigeon Blood?
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.
- 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.








