Ruby Beads
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodocrosite, Silver
2010s More Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Beaded Necklaces
Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Pearl, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Z...
2010s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Garnet, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby, Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
1990s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Citrine, Coral, Multi-gemstone, Opal, Cultured Pe...
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Italian Brooches
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold-filled
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
Vintage 1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow...
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Other, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink S...
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tsavor...
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Freshwater Pearl, Gold Plate, Base Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
American Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
2010s British Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Ruby, Gold-filled
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chandelier Earrings
White Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Gold
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Ruby Beads For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are Ruby Beads?
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.
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