Vivid Red Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
2010s Greek Modern Bangles
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s French Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s English Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cufflinks
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s British Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1990s American Modern Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s Burmese Primitive Antiquities
Multi-gemstone
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Stud Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
20th Century French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Vivid Red Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Vivid Red Ruby?
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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is ruby red glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
- Who made ruby red glassware?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Johann Kunckel von Löwenstern first made ruby red glassware sometime around 1679. However, he kept his technique a secret, so the glass didn't become mass-produced until the end of the 19th century when the Ehrenfeld Glassworks in Ehrenfeld, Germany, managed to uncover Kunckel von Löwenstern’s formula. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ruby red glassware.
- When was ruby red glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deep red ruby glass was made in the ancient world, but the process of making the color was lost for centuries before it was rediscovered in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021How much a red ruby ring is worth will depend on certain quality factors. High-quality ruby rings can range in price from anywhere between $12 to $1,600. The value of a ruby will increase owing to color. Find a collection of red ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A red Burmese ruby is worth $10,000 USD per carat. These types of rubies tend to be among the most expensive rubies in the world. In a record-setting sale, a Burmese ruby was sold for $1 million per carat.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.








