Ruby Beads
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
Early 2000s Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Agate, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Cut Steel
2010s British Modern Beaded Bracelets
Ruby, Stainless Steel, Steel, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Coral, Ruby, Opal, Black Opal, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Modern Beaded Bracelets
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, South Sea Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Beaded Bracelets
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century European Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire
Early 2000s American Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Malagasy Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
2010s Beaded Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Beaded Necklaces
Amber, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby
2010s Italian Artist Beaded Bracelets
Amethyst, Beryl, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Rubelite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1960s French Retro Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Whi...
2010s European Modern Beaded Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Citrine, Opal, Agate, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Morganite, R...
20th Century Beaded Bracelets
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Italian Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Crystal, Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold
2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Aquamarine, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1950s American Artisan Beaded Bracelets
Gilt Metal
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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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