Ruby Beads
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century American Artisan Brooches
Ruby, Gold Plate
2010s American Brooches
Chalcedony, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Italian Boots
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Moonstone, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold Plate, Sterl...
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Turquoise
2010s Italian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces
Amber, Jade, Peridot, Ruby, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Iolite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Chandelier Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Fashion Rings
Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Lever-Back Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Clip-on Earrings
Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern More Necklaces
Multi-gemstone, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Yellow ...
1990s Chain Necklaces
Vintage 1960s French Retro Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Link Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s American Brooches
Gilt Metal
Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yell...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Dangle Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver
2010s Oceanic Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Drop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1750s Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Rope Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Agate, Chalcedony, Malachite, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Australian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Drop Necklaces
Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
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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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