Heated Ruby
2010s Hong Kong Modernist Engagement Rings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Romantic Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1950s German Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Cuff Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s British Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Contemporary More Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Cuff Bracelets
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Bracelets
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chain Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Brooches
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cluster Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Dutch Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Engagement Rings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Hematite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Dutch Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
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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.
- Roman Malakov DiamondsMarch 22, 2021A heated ruby is a ruby wherein 1600 - 1700 degrees centigrade of heat is applied to the stone to improve it's color, luster, and/or clarity. This is a common method for most rubies is not a bad at all. What makes unheated rubies valuable is their rarity. To find a beautiful ruby that does not need heat to improve it's beauty is very rare and highly unlikely.
- Are Burmese rubies heat treated?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Burmese rubies are heat treated. Most rubies are heat treated directly at the mines because the treatment enhances the value and quality of the ruby. Shop a wide collection of Burmese ruby pieces as well as other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.