Pinkish Red Ruby
Mid-20th Century Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Necklace Enhancers
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
20th Century French Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Antique 1890s Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century American Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s Victorian Chain Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s European Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Thai Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modernist Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gol...
2010s British Modern Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Victorian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Collectible Jewelry
Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cuff Bracelets
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Asian Band Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Band Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, White 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 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 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 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.








