Ruby Beads
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
1940s American Scarves
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby
20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Aquamarine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
2010s North American Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Tanzanite, Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Black Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Rhodium, Base Metal
Vintage 1950s European Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s European Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Clamper Bracelets
Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Beaded Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Fire Opal, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s American Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Spanish Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
2010s Hong Kong Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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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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