Unheated Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s American Contemporary Band Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
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Unheated Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Unheated 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.
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.