Purplish Red Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Rubelite, Tourmaline, Other
2010s Israeli Bangles
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s African Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Australian Contemporary More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century French Post-War Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, Jade, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century French Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Fashion Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Unknown Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Mid-20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Vietnamese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Tajikistani Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Vietnamese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
20th Century Thai Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century British More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
White Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Dutch Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco More Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Italian Brooches
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Burmese Retro Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Yellow Gold
2010s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Purplish Red Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Purplish 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.








