Pinkish Red Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1930s Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Modern Brooches
Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Brooches
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Retro Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Brooches
Coral
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Turquoise, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gre...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1940s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Necklace Enhancers
Ruby, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Modern Brooches
Peridot, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
20th Century Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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.








