African Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Drop Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings
Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Clip-on Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Band Rings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Topaz, Gold Plate, Silver, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Drop Earrings
Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Stud Earrings
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby
20th Century Thai Baroque Band Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Retro Chain Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
2010s North African Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces
Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
20th Century Chinese Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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African Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is an African 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.
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- Are African rubies valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Comparable in quality to the Burmese rubies, African rubies are considered quite valuable. They can cost up to $1,400 per carat depending on the quality.