Ruby Beads
2010s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Vintage 1930s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Ruby, White Gold
Early 20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Citrine, Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Peridot, Ruby, Gold Plate, Ster...
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Tsavorite, Blue Sapphire, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue S...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Pearl, Labradorite, Hematite, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Gold Plate...
2010s European Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Malachite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Labradorite, Pearl, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Rainbow Moonstone, 14k...
Antique Mid-19th Century Decorative Bowls
Glass, Blown Glass, Beads
Vintage 1960s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Mixed Metal
Vintage 1980s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Labradorite, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Rainbow Moonston...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Choker Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Pink Sapphire, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1980s American Multi-Strand Necklaces
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Gilt Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Early 20th Century Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, S...
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Rope Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Coral, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Enamel, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Dangle Earrings
1990s French Modernist Choker Necklaces
Silver Plate
Vintage 1980s German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings
Bronze
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Necklaces
Vintage 1980s German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Gold Plate
Antique Late 19th Century Pocket Watches
Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1960s German Art Deco Brooches
Gold Plate
2010s Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Spinel, Platinum
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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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