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Ruby Glass Box

19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica
19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica

19th Century Italian Ruby Glass Box with Miniature of Basilica

Located in Dallas, TX

Lovely little 19th century ring jar or pill box made of a thick wine colored ruby glass. It has a

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Antique Early 19th Century Vatican Grand Tour Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century

Antique Bohemian Clear and Ruby Enameled Glass Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

An extraordinary jewelry casket box made of clear glass and hinged metal mounts with ruby

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration
Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration

Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration

$390Sale Price|32% Off

H 3.9 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in

Italian Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Sailboat Decoration

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Ruby Red Glass Jewelry Box With Cut Sailboat Decoration And Original Brass Hardware.

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s
Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s

Ruby Red and Gilt Silver Faceted Murano Glass Jewelry Box, Italy 1920s

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning jewelry box in faceted ruby red Murano glass and gilt silver. This incredibly rare piece

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship

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2010s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles
Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles

Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles

$1,000

H 4.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Grand Tour Scent Box With Ruby Red Bottles

Located in Tampa, FL

An absolutely fabulous grand tour scent box with four ruby red scent bottles with stoppers. The

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Antique 1880s Italian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

$3,475 / item

H 5 in W 7 in D 4.5 in

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

$2,975 / item

H 4.25 in W 5 in D 5 in

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings is a jewel-like objet d’art, designed to

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL
Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings XL

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Hand-Blown Murano Box in Ruby with Chrome Fittings is a radiant celebration of color, craftsmanship

Category

2010s Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Antique Bohemian Moser Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Moser Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Antique Bohemian Moser Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Fine Moser casket jewelry box with hinged metal mounts Gilded bronze swinging handles on the sides

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Antique Mid-19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840
Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840

Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840

$1,714

H 4.73 in W 5.12 in D 3.15 in

Ruby red glass crystal can france 1840

Located in Berlin, DE

Extraordinary crystal can in ruby red glass with gold-plated brass fitting around 1840 from France

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Antique 1840s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box
French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Glass box

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

attractive ruby red glass lidded box is raised on its hand blown glass base with rounded corners. The top and

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box
Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box

Antique Moser Lidded "Ruby Cabochon" Pattern Gilt Glass Box

Located in Bridgeport, CT

with raised ruby tone glass panels. The domed lid with faceted finial. Brass mounts. Measure: Height 8

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Antique Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Jars

Materials

Brass

Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman
Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman

Liberty Plum, a ruby & purple cast glass textured lidded box by Angela Jarman

By Angela Jarman

Located in London, GB

'Liberty Plum' is a unique lost wax cast glass sculptural vessel by the British artist, Angela

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2010s British Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Art Glass

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Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique French Art Deco, Ruby Glass Jewelry Box
Antique French Art Deco, Ruby Glass Jewelry Box

Antique French Art Deco, Ruby Glass Jewelry Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique French Art Deco Ruby Glass Jewel Box

Category

Early 20th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Art Glass

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Antique Bohemian Ruby Red Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Fine jewelery casket box High quality ruby red glass and hinged bronze mounts Decorated all

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box
Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box

Antique 19th Century Ruby Bohemian Crystal Glass Jewel Casket Box

Located in Rostock, MV

Bohemian Jewel casket, with rectangular shape and hinged metal mounts, finely engraved all around with natural scenes, all four side panels have a continuous forest scene with a deer...

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Antique 19th Century European Decorative Boxes

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Antique Ruby Bohemian Cut Glass Crystal Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Jewelry casket, with rectangular shape and hinged metal mounts, finely engraved all around with buildings and scrollwork, all four side panels have engrave work and inscriptions, the...

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century Ruby Red Flashed Cut Glass Jewelry Trinket Box / Casket
Antique 19th Century Ruby Red Flashed Cut Glass Jewelry Trinket Box / Casket

Antique 19th Century Ruby Red Flashed Cut Glass Jewelry Trinket Box / Casket

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique (19th century) clear cut glass trinket jewelry box or casket with flashed ruby

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Antique 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Cut Glass

19th Century Ruby Flash Casket
19th Century Ruby Flash Casket

19th Century Ruby Flash Casket

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H 3 in W 5 in D 3 in

19th Century Ruby Flash Casket

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Ruby Flash Casket. Beautiful shape and shade of red. See detailed pics. thnx

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Glass

French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box
French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box

French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box

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H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

French Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Box

By Baccarat

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This cased glass {ruby to clear} jewel box, or casket is deeply and elaborately cut. It is of the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box
Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box

Antique Jewel Encrusted Gilt Bronze Dome Top Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

with and colored cabochon jewels in ruby red and blue glass. The box sits on a winged cat raised on

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Vintage 1920s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century
Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Antique Bohemian Enameled Glass Jewelry Casket Box, 19th Century

Located in Rostock, MV

Fine Bohemian Clear and Ruby Red Glass Casket Jewelry Box with Hinged Bronze Mounts Lid is Framed

Category

Antique 19th Century Glass

Materials

Glass

French Ormolu-Mounted Ruby Glass Box, 19th Century
French Ormolu-Mounted Ruby Glass Box, 19th Century

French Ormolu-Mounted Ruby Glass Box, 19th Century

Located in Cypress, CA

Unique French ormolu-mounted ruby glass box, with lovely original key 19th century. Finely

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Ormolu

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in Ruby with Brass Fittings

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Discover the epitome of elegance with this exquisite Murano glass box, meticulously crafted in

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Czech Ruby Cut to Clear Glass Jewelry Casket or Box
Art Deco Czech Ruby Cut to Clear Glass Jewelry Casket or Box

Art Deco Czech Ruby Cut to Clear Glass Jewelry Casket or Box

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Republic in circa 1920. The top and bottom of the box are done with a ruby colored glass cased over clear

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts
19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

19th Century XL French Rub Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts

Located in New York, NY

Excellent Antique 19th Century French Ruby Red Glass Casket Box with Brass Mounts. Some

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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box
19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box

19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box

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H 3.5 in W 4 in D 2.75 in

19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewelry Box

Located in Umberleigh, Devon

A stunning Bohemian ruby-colored glass jewelry box with functioning lock and key and brass fittings

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Antique 1880s Czech Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C
Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C

Bohemian Ruby Overlay Glass Scenic Casket Box 19C

Located in New York, NY

interior of coloured glass with a diamond pattern at the base. casket is overlaid around the sides and top

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Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Glass

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1950s Murano Green Opaline Jewellery Box with Gilt Metal Edging

1950s Murano Green Opaline Jewellery Box with Gilt Metal Edging

By Simone Cendese

Located in London, GB

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Turquoise Opaline Rectangular box with Brass Mounts, France Early 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

An antique French opaline glass casket box in a striking pale turquoise or Robin's Egg Blue color. The polished glass is mounted with finely detailed gold bronze hardware, adding ele...

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Early 20th Century French Decorative Boxes

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Opaline Glass

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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

$230,584Sale Price|33% Off

H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in

Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward

By Henry Ward

Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy

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Other

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box

By Limoges

Located in Newark, England

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19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.
19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.

19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.

$3,258

H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 5.52 in

19th Century French onyx + ormolu jewellery casket.

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very good quality French 19th Century onyx, ormolu mounted jewellery casket, having Pietra dura floral plaques to each corner, set into classically shaped gilded ormolu mounts. Ba...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Jewelry Boxes

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Onyx, Ormolu

Fantastic 19th Century French Dore Bronze Mounted Blue Opaline Crystal Box
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By Baccarat

Located in New York, NY

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16th-Century Indo-Portuguese Colonial Mother-of-pearl Gujarat Casket

Located in Amsterdam, NL

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19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box
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19th Century, Bohemian Barfatan or French Blue Opaline & Gilt Enameled Glass Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Opaline Glass

Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.
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Vintage Blue Opaline Scalloped Glass Box with Brass Mounts, France 20th C.

Located in South Salem, NY

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By Baccarat

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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By Baccarat

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Ruby Glass Box For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ruby glass box for your home. Frequently made of glass, metal and art glass, every ruby glass box was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ruby glass box, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ruby glass box, designed in the Art Deco or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Ruby Glass Box?

A ruby glass box can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,425, while the lowest priced sells for $499 and the highest can go for as much as $4,895.

Finding the Right Boxes for You

From mere trinkets to useful receptacles that serve a distinct purpose, antique boxes as decorative objects have come in many forms over the years. No matter what they’re made of or where they end up in your home, decorative boxes add both style and storage to your space.

The decorative box that is likely most common is the jewelry box. These boxes were originally known as jewel caskets and were in common use in Ancient Egypt, as most Egyptians wore some sort of jewelry. A portable jewelry box, in its original intended use, was integral to keeping your jewelry safe and secure. This accessory has transformed in size, shape and appearance over the years. Initially it was common for a jewelry box to bear intricate ornamentation. Whether they’re mid-century modern works of marble and brass or feature playful Art Deco–style geometric decor, jewelry boxes boast real staying power.

Snuff boxes began to soar in popularity during the 17th century (and were commonplace in European homes by the mid-19th century). The boxes, some hand-painted with landscape scenes, some made from gold, porcelain or stone, contained a small amount of tobacco, which users would sniff, or “snuff,” throughout the day. Some particularly ornamental snuff boxes featured enameled designs or were set with precious gems and were given as gifts or party favors, particularly at the coronation of royalty or other lavish events.

Whether you’re organizing important mail in the foyer or tucking away medications in your bathroom, antique boxes — be they metal tea caddies, sterling-silver decorative boxes or Victorian cigar boxes made of oak (even if you don’t smoke) — are a sophisticated solution to help keep the surfaces in your home clutter-free. And no matter if you’re seeking a decorative box to beautify a desktop or bestow upon a loved one, you are sure to find something you love in the collection of antique and vintage boxes on 1stDibs.

Questions About Ruby Glass Box
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, some ruby glass is valuable. Generally, the selling price of ruby glass has appreciated over the years, largely because collectors prize its appearance, and the delicate nature of the glass has led to breakage, limiting the available supply. How much a particular piece is worth depends on its age, maker, type and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can provide you with an estimate of your piece's value. Find a variety of ruby glass on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Ruby 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In the 19th century, Bohemian glassmakers produced a ruby shade of glass by using copper. It was carved and enameled in the decorative Bohemian style. You’ll find a variety of Bohemian ruby glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bohemian ruby glass refers to any ruby-colored example of Bohemian glass. Bohemian glassware originated in the Czech Republic in what used to be known as Bohemia. Glassmaking traces back to the 13th century in the region and continues to this day. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Bohemian glass from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How ruby glass is made involves adding a dissolved gold solution called gold chloride to the molten glass. In some cases, glassmakers also add a small amount of tin. You'll find a variety of ruby glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Deep 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.