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Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 3.13

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.28 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 3.28 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 3.28 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.28 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 3.28

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Mozambique Ruby 1.00Cts Cut Stone Unheated Ruby 100% Natural Certified Ruby
Mozambique Ruby 1.00Cts Cut Stone Unheated Ruby 100% Natural Certified Ruby

Mozambique Ruby 1.00Cts Cut Stone Unheated Ruby 100% Natural Certified Ruby

Located in Chicago, IL

Mozambique Ruby 1.00Cts Cut Stone Unheated Ruby 100%Natural Certified Ruby Additional information

Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Certified 3.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 3.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 3.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 3.71

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.27 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 3.27 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 3.27 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.27 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 3.27

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 10.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 10.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 10.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 10.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 10.44

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.85 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 1.85 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 1.85 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.85 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 1.85

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 1.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 1.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 1.77

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 2.53 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 2.53 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 2.53 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 2.53 Carats Mozambique Ruby Cushion Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 2.53

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 2.31 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 2.31 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 2.31 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 2.31 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 2.31

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.44 Carats Mozambique Ruby Round Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.44

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 3.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 3.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 3.78

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.81 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural
Certified 1.81 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Certified 1.81 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.81 Carats Mozambique Ruby Hexagon Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Weight: 1.81

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.72 Carats Mozambique Ruby Fancy Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.72 Carats Mozambique Ruby Fancy Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.72 Carats Mozambique Ruby Fancy Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.72 Carats Mozambique Ruby Fancy Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 3.72

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Ruby Mozambique H 4.24 Carats Pink Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone
Ruby Mozambique H 4.24 Carats Pink Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Ruby Mozambique H 4.24 Carats Pink Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Ruby Mozambique H 4.24 Carats Pink Heart Cut Stone For Jewelry Natural Gemstone Gemstone - Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Mozambique Ruby 1.55 cts Purplish Red Natural Ruby Cut Stone Loose
Mozambique Ruby 1.55 cts Purplish Red Natural Ruby Cut Stone Loose

Mozambique Ruby 1.55 cts Purplish Red Natural Ruby Cut Stone Loose

Located in Chicago, IL

Mozambique Ruby 1.55 cts Purplish Red Natural IGI Certified Ruby Cut Stone Loose Light weight can

Category

2010s Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Ruby

Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Baguette Necklace in 18k Gold
Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Baguette Necklace in 18k Gold

Natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Baguette Necklace in 18k Gold

Located in jaipur, IN

natural Mozambique rubies, celebrated for their deep, vibrant crimson hue. Each ruby is carefully set in

Category

2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Certified 13.36 Carat Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 13.36 Carat Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 13.36 Carat Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 13.36 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 13.36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.13 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 3.13

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.36 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.36 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.36 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.36 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.36

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

2.10 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone
2.10 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone

2.10 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

2.10 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone Weight: 2.10

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

2.00 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone
2.00 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone

2.00 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone

Located in Jaipur, RJ

2.00 carats Orangish Red ruby Mozambique No-heat Pear Cut Stone Natural Gemstone Weight: 2.00

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

12.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette No-Heat Cut stone 104 Pieces natural Gem
12.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette No-Heat Cut stone 104 Pieces natural Gem

12.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette No-Heat Cut stone 104 Pieces natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

12.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Baguette No-Heat Cut stone 104 Pieces natural Gem Weight: 12.50

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 7.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 7.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 7.50 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.48 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.48 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.48 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.69 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.69 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.69 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.94 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.94 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.94 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 2.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 2.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 2.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Pear Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 2.41 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 2.41 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 2.41 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.11 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.11 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.11 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.11 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Gemstone - Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 6.51 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 6.51 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 6.51 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cutstone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

As we are auction partners at Gemfields, we have sourced these rubies from winning auctions and had

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 4.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 4.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 4.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 4.77 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 4.77

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.43 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.43 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.43 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.43 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 3.43

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 4.23 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 4.23 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 4.23 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 4.23 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 4.23

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.89 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 3.89

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.78 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.78

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.61

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.40 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.40 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.40 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.40 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.40

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.71 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.71

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 3.60 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 3.60 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 3.60 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 3.60 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 3.60

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.61 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.61

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 1.63 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 1.63 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 1.63 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 1.63 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 1.63

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

Certified 2.47 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem
Certified 2.47 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Certified 2.47 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Certified 2.47 Carats Mozambique Ruby Oval Faceted Cut stone No Heat Natural Gem Weight: 2.47

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

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Mozambique Natural Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact mozambique natural ruby you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Creating a mozambique natural ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by D and A Style, Harbor Diamonds and Jay Rawat are consistently popular. A pear cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also cabochon and princess cut versions for sale. Finding a mozambique natural ruby for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Mozambique Natural Ruby?

On average, a mozambique natural ruby at 1stDibs sells for $7,500, while they’re typically $1,750 on the low end and $320,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.