Fabergé Autumn-Egg, 18k Yellow Gold, Aubergine-Red Enamel, Diamonds 3.34ct G VS
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
At its centre, a delicate floral motif has been hand-engraved beneath the enamel, layered over the guilloché pattern, creating a striking depth effect. The pedestal is carved from ob...
Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Coral, Amber, Agate, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cartier Tutti Frutti Lovers Bench Brooch
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
The bouquet features 11 round cut diamonds, emeralds carved into leaf-like shapes, carved blue sapphires and cabochon rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,960Sale Price|20% Off
French Belle Époque Early 20th Century Gilt-Bronze & Alabaster Lilies Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine and rare French Belle Époque early 20th century six-light gilt-bronze chandelier with ruby color carved alabaster shades. The scrolled gilt-bronze frame in the shape of a flor...
Alabaster, Bronze
Mid Century French 18ct Gold Pearl Torsade Necklace w/ Gemset Clasp
Located in London, England
The clasp has cabochon rubies, carved and fluted frosted rock crystal and diamonds.
18k Gold
Raymond Yard Art Deco Tutti Frutti Brooch
By Raymond C. Yard
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 18K White Gold Gemstone: Carved Sapphire and Ruby Brilliant cut Diamonds Measurement: Approx 1" Long Signature: Stamped Raymond Yard Comes in the original Raymond Y...
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Harriet Bauknight for Kaso Red Apple Acrylic Lucite Clip Earrings
By Harriet Bauknight for KASO
Located in Atlanta, GA
They feature a dimensional apple shape, all carved in ruby red and emerald green colors, with mirror-textured effects.
Tutti Frutti Jade Giardinetto Flower Pendant Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Details: Metal: 14K White Gold Gemstone: Carved Jade, Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds Old Mine & Brilliant Cut Diamonds are approx 1.79CT Measurement: Pendant Measures 2.5 x 2" Chain i...
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Fabergé Siam-Egg Objet, 18k Gold, Yellow Enamel, Diamonds, Agate, Malachite
By Fabergé
Located in Pforzheim, DE
On the lower half of the egg stands a carved agate elephant with ruby-red garnet eyes, ridden by a Siamese equestrienne in gold.
Malachite, Diamond, Agate, Enamel, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Butterfly Pink Sapphire Natural Diamond Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
These butterfly-shaped stud earrings feature carved pink ruby paired with natural diamonds, set in 14k solid gold.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,760Sale Price|20% Off
Al Thani Collection, a Mughal Indian Square White Jade Inkwell Cover, circa 1800
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Al Thani collection, a Mughal Indian square white jade inkwell cover, circa 1800 Purchased from the Al Thani collection, Christies New York, Sale 17464, Maharajas & Mughal Mag...
Jade
18K White Gold Band Ring with Coral Flower, Gemstones, and Diamonds
Located in Bergamo, BG
A masterpiece of craftsmanship, this 18K white gold band ring showcases a stunning coral flower intricately carved as the centerpiece. The design is enriched with cabochon-cut sapphi...
Diamond, White Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold
French Art Deco Bakelite Link Necklace
Located in New York, NY
Necklace terminating in a large, floral carved bakelite ruby-brown bead. Marked, Made In France, Excellent condition. 1920's France.
Gilt Metal
Retro Diamond Gold Carved Gem Floral Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
Highly unusual 14K gold retro bracelet featuring 3-dimensional, diamond-set flowers highlighted with carved rubies and sapphires, mounted on large plaques held by wide links bisecte...
Diamond, Ruby
A late Victorian ruby and diamond carved hoop ring
Located in London, GB
A truly elegant late Victorian ruby and diamond carved half hoop ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Carved Jade Ruby Diamond Gold Plaque Bracelet
Located in London, GB
The bright jade on this bracelet is carved in a floral design, and the diamonds and rubies glint wonderfully.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Carved Golden Citrine Green Tourmaline Ruby Diamond Gold Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
We offer this rich color combination of gem stones in 18K gold ear clips set with large green tourmaline cabochons surrounded by diamonds and triangular cut rubies trimmed with carve...
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline
A Late Victorian Diamond-set Pheasant Stick-pin
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian diamond-set pheasant stick-pin, the realistically carved pheasant with a cabochon ruby set eye and old-cut diamonds set through the body, estimated to weigh 0.3 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Nouveau Grasshopper Brooch
Located in London, GB
An Art Nouveau grasshopper brooch, the realistically carved insect with a cabochon ruby-set eye, the wings in shaded green opalescent champlevé enamel encrusted with rose-cut diamond...
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tutti Frutti Carved Stones Diamond Bracelet 18 Karat Wide
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This bracelet is 7 1/2 "long and 1 1/2 " wide, there are 23 Carved Emeralds, 21 Carved Rubies, 20 Carved Sapphires 10 round Emeralds, 9 round Sapphires and small round Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Style 14k Gold Rubies Diamonds Black Enamel Carved Jade Dangle Earrings
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Today we also offer our experience to realize your own jewellery design, our workshop can also cut, carve , polish and set all kinds of gemstones.
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Enamel
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.