Purplish Red Ruby
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Band Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Retro Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Band Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
2010s Israeli Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Israeli Link Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Fashion Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century French Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Pendant Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1990s American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Figurines and Sculptures
Ruby, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 19th Century Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Bridal Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century Bangles
14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
18k 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.








