Pinkish Red Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s North American Artist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Edwardian Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century British Edwardian Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Citrine, Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Lever-Back Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Star Ruby
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary French Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century Art Deco Necklace Enhancers
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
20th Century Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Unknown Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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Pinkish Red Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Pinkish Red 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
- What is ruby red glass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Ruby red glass is a type of glass with a vibrant red color that comes from gold chloride. Ancient glassmakers once used the technique, which was then lost for centuries. In 1676, Andreas Cassius rediscovered the process, but it wasn’t until the end of the 19th century that glassworks began manufacturing ruby red glass in large quantities. Shop a selection of ruby red glassware on 1stDibs.
- Who made ruby red glassware?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Johann Kunckel von Löwenstern first made ruby red glassware sometime around 1679. However, he kept his technique a secret, so the glass didn't become mass-produced until the end of the 19th century when the Ehrenfeld Glassworks in Ehrenfeld, Germany, managed to uncover Kunckel von Löwenstern’s formula. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ruby red glassware.
- When was ruby red glass made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Deep red ruby glass was made in the ancient world, but the process of making the color was lost for centuries before it was rediscovered in the 17th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A red Burmese ruby is worth $10,000 USD per carat. These types of rubies tend to be among the most expensive rubies in the world. In a record-setting sale, a Burmese ruby was sold for $1 million per carat.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021How much a red ruby ring is worth will depend on certain quality factors. High-quality ruby rings can range in price from anywhere between $12 to $1,600. The value of a ruby will increase owing to color. Find a collection of red ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell real ruby red glass, look at the cuts used throughout the design. Most ruby red glass has sharp, dramatic cuts. Because it is easy to confuse with pressed glass, consider having the object evaluated by an experienced and licensed appraiser. Shop a selection of expertly vetted ruby red glass on 1stDibs.