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Graduated Ruby Necklace

Platinum Diamond And Ruby Graduating Necklace
Platinum Diamond And Ruby Graduating Necklace

Platinum Diamond And Ruby Graduating Necklace

Located in New York, NY

of fine Burmese rubies (heated), arranged in three graduating rows. Accented with brilliant and

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

AJD Two Strand Graduated Glowing Ruby Rondel Necklace
AJD Two Strand Graduated Glowing Ruby Rondel Necklace

AJD Two Strand Graduated Glowing Ruby Rondel Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This exquisite two‑strand ruby necklace showcases a glowing array of graduated, smooth rondel

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2010s Indian Artisan Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gia Graduated Rondelle No Heat Ruby 32" Long Necklace
Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gia Graduated Rondelle No Heat Ruby 32" Long Necklace

Vintage Italian 18k Gold Gia Graduated Rondelle No Heat Ruby 32" Long Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (46) Natural Genuine Rubies - Rondelle Bead Shape - Wire Set - Purplish Pink Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Marina J. Graduated Pearl Necklace with Rubies, 14 k Gold and Large Pearl Drop
Marina J. Graduated Pearl Necklace with Rubies, 14 k Gold and Large Pearl Drop

Marina J. Graduated Pearl Necklace with Rubies, 14 k Gold and Large Pearl Drop

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, all displaying a soft iridescence. The Pearls in this Necklace slightly Graduate and are perfectly

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White gold Graduated Color SapphireYellow Gold Ball Necklace
18K White gold Graduated Color SapphireYellow Gold Ball Necklace

18K White gold Graduated Color SapphireYellow Gold Ball Necklace

By La Fleur Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Graduated color sapphire ball necklace made in 18k white gold .We graduated color sapphire ball to

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Woven Silk Graduated Collar Necklace
Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Woven Silk Graduated Collar Necklace

Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Woven Silk Graduated Collar Necklace

By Roberto Coin

Located in Boca Raton, FL

The Roberto Coin 18k Yellow Gold Woven Silk Graduated Collar Necklace is a luxurious and timeless

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1990s Italian Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Burmese Ruby Bead Pearl and Diamond Necklace
Natural Burmese Ruby Bead Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Natural Burmese Ruby Bead Pearl and Diamond Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Natural Burmese Ruby Bead, Pearl, and Diamond Necklace A graduated ruby bead necklace, accented

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20th Century Unknown Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace
AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace

AJD 23 Inch Exotic African Natural Ruby Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

23-Inch Graduated Natural Ruby Cube Necklace with 14K Gold Vermeil Clasp This exquisite 23-inch

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Vermeil, Mixed Metal

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Polki Bib Necklace with Pearl Drop in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Diamond and Rubies: 7.25 ctw Graduated Bib Necklace Width

Category

20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Carved Ruby Bead Graduated Sweetie Chain Necklace with Yellow Gold Roundels
Carved Ruby Bead Graduated Sweetie Chain Necklace with Yellow Gold Roundels

Carved Ruby Bead Graduated Sweetie Chain Necklace with Yellow Gold Roundels

By Susana Lang

Located in London, GB

Hand made using 14 carat Yellow Gold, the suspended Carved Ruby beads are threaded together with a

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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Indian 22k Yellow Gold Graduated Ruby Cabochon Adjustable Necklace
Indian 22k Yellow Gold Graduated Ruby Cabochon Adjustable Necklace

Indian 22k Yellow Gold Graduated Ruby Cabochon Adjustable Necklace

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (31) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Purplish Red Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Graduated Ruby Bead and Diamond 48 Inch Platinum Necklace
Graduated Ruby Bead and Diamond 48 Inch Platinum Necklace

Graduated Ruby Bead and Diamond 48 Inch Platinum Necklace

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

A symbiosis of fine jewelry and bohemian style: graduated rounded ruby bead, varying gently in

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21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Graduated Necklace
GIA Certified Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Graduated Necklace

GIA Certified Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Graduated Necklace

Located in Tustin, CA

We are pleased to offer this GIA Certified Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Graduated

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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

4 Strand Faceted Ruby Bead Necklace with Original Stringing
4 Strand Faceted Ruby Bead Necklace with Original Stringing

4 Strand Faceted Ruby Bead Necklace with Original Stringing

Located in New York, NY

Graduated 4 Strand Faceted Ruby Necklace with original Stringing. Can be modernized - but oh how

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Vintage 1960s Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Set
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Set

Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Set

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

1.15 carat total weight. Tiffany & Co. graduated Ruby and Line Diamond necklace crafted in 18k Yellow

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

AJD 18 Inch Natural Opaque Graduated Ruby Necklace
AJD 18 Inch Natural Opaque Graduated Ruby Necklace

AJD 18 Inch Natural Opaque Graduated Ruby Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Natural Opaque 18 inch smooth graduated, 5-13 mm, ruby necklace. Perfect for all day and into your

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Gemjunky Cocktail Necklace of Graduated Rubies
Gemjunky Cocktail Necklace of Graduated Rubies

Gemjunky Cocktail Necklace of Graduated Rubies

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

18.5 Inch, custom made necklace of graduated Rubies. These beauties will grace your neck and love

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Graduated Pearl Ruby Cabochon Teardrop Gold Bridal Draped Necklace
Graduated Pearl Ruby Cabochon Teardrop Gold Bridal Draped Necklace

Graduated Pearl Ruby Cabochon Teardrop Gold Bridal Draped Necklace

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

mm) and quality, are graduated and draped to serve as soft frames for the intense depth of the Ruby

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Marina J. Graduated Pearl, Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold, Chandelier Necklace
Marina J. Graduated Pearl, Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold, Chandelier Necklace

Marina J. Graduated Pearl, Ruby and 14K Yellow Gold, Chandelier Necklace

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous hand made Victorian inspired necklace by Marina J. This beautiful and classic piece is

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Petite Graduated Pearl necklace with 14 K Gold, and Faceted Ruby Stone Pendant
Petite Graduated Pearl necklace with 14 K Gold, and Faceted Ruby Stone Pendant

Petite Graduated Pearl necklace with 14 K Gold, and Faceted Ruby Stone Pendant

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very unique necklace fit for petite necks and young women. Composed of a strand of graduated

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2010s American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Faceted Natural Red Ruby Bead Necklace
18K Gold Faceted Natural Red Ruby Bead Necklace

18K Gold Faceted Natural Red Ruby Bead Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Lovely graduated ruby bead necklace! Can be worn alone or with ant charm/pendant 16.5 inch length

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Bead Necklace

Ruby Sapphire Bead Necklace

Located in Vail, CO

Ruby and sapphire graduated bead necklace, composed of larger disc-shaped ruby beads alternating

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire

Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Necklace
Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Necklace

Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Necklace

Located in Greenwich, CT

Graduated ruby and diamond line necklace, composed of oval-shaped rubies alternating with clusters

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Line Necklace

Ruby and Diamond Line Necklace

Located in Greenwich, CT

Graduated ruby and diamond line necklace, composed of oval-shaped rubies alternating with clusters

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21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Necklace

Ruby Diamond Platinum Line Necklace

Located in Greenwich, CT

Graduated ruby and diamond line necklace, composed of oval-shaped rubies alternating with clusters

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

Seven Strand Ruby Bead Necklace
Seven Strand Ruby Bead Necklace

Seven Strand Ruby Bead Necklace

Located in Greenwich, CT

Graduated ruby bead necklace, the necklace composed of seven strands of polished ruby beads, the

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Triple-Strand Red Ruby Bead 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Embellishment Necklace
Triple-Strand Red Ruby Bead 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Embellishment Necklace

Triple-Strand Red Ruby Bead 18K White Gold Diamond Floral Embellishment Necklace

By BOON

Located in Bangkok, TH

Triple-Strand Long Graduated Red Ruby Bead Necklace with Diamond Floral Embellishments in 18K White

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2010s Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

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Superb 1930's Graduated Amber Butterscotch Beaded Choker - Necklace

Located in Sheffield, GB

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Spectra Fine Jewelry Mother and Baby Bird Brooch in 18kt Gold

By Spectra Fine Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

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White Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

MOGOK Burma GRS Switzerland 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
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By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite natural untreated and unheated burmese ruby with a certification that states the origin. The side diamonds sum 1 carat of round brilliant cut diamonds and the ring has ...

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2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage French ring showcases a lively approx. 3-carat old European cut diamond, certified by GIA. The center stone boasts a warm K color and SI1 clarity, radiating ti...

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By Gianmaria Buccellati

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage Gianmaria Buccellati cocktail ring is crafted in 18k brushed and textured yellow gold with white gold accents. This ring is set with a faceted oval 7.0mm x 10....

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

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By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

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By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, 18k Gold

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Cellini 18KT White Gold 59.78. Baguette & Round Diamond Collar Necklace

By Cellini

Located in New York, NY

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold Coral, Onyx, Turquoise Necklace
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By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

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By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

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Antique Diamond and Silver Upon Gold Riviére Necklace, 40.00 Carats, Circa 1880
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Located in London, GB

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Graduated Ruby Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the graduated ruby necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect graduated ruby necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic graduated ruby necklace over the years, but those made by Marina J., Aria Jewelry Design and Elaine Silverstein are often thought to be among the most beautiful. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also cabochon cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a graduated ruby necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Graduated Ruby Necklace?

The price for a graduated ruby necklace starts at $275 and tops out at $38,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,616.

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.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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