Ruby Beads
21st Century and Contemporary French Aesthetic Movement Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s Italian Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
2010s Italian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cufflinks
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s French Brooches
1990s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 1870s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Bangles
Agate, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s British Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Indian Choker Necklaces
Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clamper Bracelets
Rhodium
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gold Plate, Base Metal, Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Black Pearl, Rock Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Whit...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Brooches
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, White Gold, Yellow...
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces
Pearl, Black Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Romantic Multi-Strand Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary British More Bracelets
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Artisan Brooches
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Rope Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Romantic Chain Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapp...
Vintage 1950s Italian Georgian Glass
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage 1940s American Retro Brooches
Gilt Metal
2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, W...
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby
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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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