Purplish Red Ruby
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Burmese Retro Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Israeli Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Thai Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Signet Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Link Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, P...
Early 2000s Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Egyptian Revival Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 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.
- 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.








