Pinkish Red Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s More Earrings
Moonstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Modern Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
1990s French Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Link Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Brooches
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Edwardian Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
20th Century Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Unknown Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Pinkish Red Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pinkish Red 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 ruby red glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
- When was ruby red glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deep red ruby glass was made in the ancient world, but the process of making the color was lost for centuries before it was rediscovered in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who made ruby red glassware?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Johann Kunckel von Löwenstern first made ruby red glassware sometime around 1679. However, he kept his technique a secret, so the glass didn't become mass-produced until the end of the 19th century when the Ehrenfeld Glassworks in Ehrenfeld, Germany, managed to uncover Kunckel von Löwenstern’s formula. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ruby red glassware.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A red Burmese ruby is worth $10,000 USD per carat. These types of rubies tend to be among the most expensive rubies in the world. In a record-setting sale, a Burmese ruby was sold for $1 million per carat.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021How much a red ruby ring is worth will depend on certain quality factors. High-quality ruby rings can range in price from anywhere between $12 to $1,600. The value of a ruby will increase owing to color. Find a collection of red ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.







