Vivid Red Ruby 5 Carat
20th Century American Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
20th Century American Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Tanzanian Loose Gemstones
Padparadscha Sapphire , Ruby, Spinel
Vintage 1970s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Sri Lankan Loose Gemstones
Pink Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Spinel, Padparadscha Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
2010s Canadian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Band Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century European Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Modernist Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Link Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Engagement Rings
Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Modernist Drop Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow ...
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cuff Bracelets
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Diamond, Emerald, White Diamond, Platinum, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Spinel, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Link Bracelets
Diamond, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Japanese Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s French Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Vivid Red Ruby 5 Carat For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vivid Red Ruby 5 Carat?
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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