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8.08 Carat TW Art Deco Intense Yellow Diamond, Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring 18K & Plat
8.08 Carat TW Art Deco Intense Yellow Diamond, Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring 18K & Plat

8.08 Carat TW Art Deco Intense Yellow Diamond, Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring 18K & Plat

Located in New York, NY

To honor the dramatic contrasts defining the Art Deco movement, the center stone is enveloped by 24 precision-cut, vivid red "Pigeon Blood" natural rubies. Each ruby has been meticul...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Exceptional 6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold
Exceptional 6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold

Exceptional 6ct Natural Oval-Cut Ruby & Diamond Halo Bracelet in 18K White Gold

By VimleshBadaya

Located in Jaipur, RJ

Key Features: Main Stone: Approx. 6ct natural oval-cut Ruby Deep, vivid red hue with remarkable presence Side Stones: Approx. 2.88ct natural round-cut Diamonds Color: F–G, Clari...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring
AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring

Located in Miami, FL

These gems belong to the corundum family, which is naturally colorless but turns red due to the presence of chromium. The Mogok Valley, Myanmar, where these rubies are predominantly ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Spark Creations Ruby and Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Spark Creations Ruby and Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Spark Creations Ruby and Pavé Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 8.5 Weight: 9.3 grams Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Natural Rubies: approximately 1.10 ctw Ruby Cut: Oval Ruby Color: Vivid Red Natural Diamonds: approximately .30 ctw Diamond C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold
Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold

Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Enamel Insect Bug Fly Brooch Art Nouveau Gold

Located in New York, NY

Above the Old Mine Diamond is a very fine round faceted Ruby of vivid red color and approximately 1/4 Carat in size.

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20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Enamel

Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Button Pearl Stud Earrings with a Ruby and Diamond Halo in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The vivid red of the rubies contrasts beautifully with the bright sparkle of the diamonds, giving the pair a regal, vintage-inspired look.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies

PAUL FLATO 1940 Shoe Brooch In 18Kt Gold, Platinum, Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies

By Paul Flato

Located in Miami, FL

Several variants are known of this model, like the ones as follows Diamonds: Mount in pave settings, with 30 calibrated European round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.62 carats, white col...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold...

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald
Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald

Victorian 1890 Pendant Locket in 18kt Gold with 9.44ctw Diamonds Rubies Emerald

Located in Miami, FL

Rubies: Mount in floreated bezels, with 3 round cut of natural vivid red Burmese Rubies, with 2.40 carats.

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Antique 1890s English High Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Oval Ruby Bezel 14K White Gold (18K Custom) Signet Ring
Oval Ruby Bezel 14K White Gold (18K Custom) Signet Ring

Oval Ruby Bezel 14K White Gold (18K Custom) Signet Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Crafted in polished 14K white gold, the sculpted band tapers gently toward the center, offering a clean, modern silhouette with timeless appeal. The vivid red hue of the ruby contras...

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2010s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified No Heat Sapphire and Burmese Ruby Bypass Ring
Platinum Diamond GIA Certified No Heat Sapphire and Burmese Ruby Bypass Ring

Platinum Diamond GIA Certified No Heat Sapphire and Burmese Ruby Bypass Ring

By DeKaraDesign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A substantial designer style platinum ring combines a GIA certified pear shape vivid red Burmese ruby with an unheated pear shape GIA certified blue sapphire in a bold bypass setting...

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2010s Engagement Rings

Oval Shape Lab Ruby Engagement Ring, Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Solid Gol
Oval Shape Lab Ruby Engagement Ring, Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Solid Gol

Oval Shape Lab Ruby Engagement Ring, Emerald Cut Diamond Wedding Band, Solid Gol

Located in Hong Kong, HK

At its center lies a vivid Pigeon Blood Red Lab-Grown Ruby, exhibiting the coveted deep red hue and mesmerizing clarity historically reserved for royal gemstone collections.

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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

VERSACE Vintage Iconic Gold Snake Ruby Marquise Oval Cocktail Chunky Ring US 8
VERSACE Vintage Iconic Gold Snake Ruby Marquise Oval Cocktail Chunky Ring US 8

VERSACE Vintage Iconic Gold Snake Ruby Marquise Oval Cocktail Chunky Ring US 8

By Gianni Versace Couture

Located in Wokingham, England

VERSACE Vintage Vivid Snake Red Ruby Enamel Marquise Oval Crystal Cocktail Chunky Ring US 8 Gold Statement Ring, US 8, Gold Plated Very good condition.

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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian Murano Sommerso Red and Amber ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s
Italian Murano Sommerso Red and Amber ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s

Italian Murano Sommerso Red and Amber ribbed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, 1960s

By Flavio Poli, Seguso Vetri d'Arte

Located in Milan, IT

Attributed to Flavio Poli for Seguso Vetri d'Arte The substantial oval body is formed from thick amber glass, enriched with vivid ruby-red inclusions arranged in a rhythmic petal-li...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass

Materials

Murano Glass

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Vintage Rare Red Eye Bird Lightning Penguin Brooch
Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Vintage Rare Red Eye Bird Lightning Penguin Brooch

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer Vintage Rare Red Eye Bird Lightning Penguin Brooch

By Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior

Located in Wokingham, England

Christian Dior Mitchel Maer 1950s Vintage Large Long Vivid Ruby Red Eye Bird Penguin Whole Crystals Three Trio Lightning Modernist Brooch, Silver Plated Mitchel Maer was a prominent...

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Vintage 1950s German Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Garnet Bug Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1950s
Vintage Garnet Bug Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1950s

Vintage Garnet Bug Pendant of 14k Gold, Circa 1950s

Located in Lewisburg, PA

The body is formed by a substantial garnet cabochon, richly saturated in tone and beautifully polished, creating dramatic visual depth. A vivid ruby eye, a red glass eye, and an old ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Antique Diamond Bird Bangle of Silver Topped 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Bird Bangle of Silver Topped 18k Gold

Antique Diamond Bird Bangle of Silver Topped 18k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

This antique bangle bracelet (circa 1880-1900) features bird with a prong set 0.56ct natural vivid purplish red cushion cut ruby in its beak and a leaded glass paste eye, set in 98% ...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

GIA .90 Carat Heart Shape Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace
GIA .90 Carat Heart Shape Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace

GIA .90 Carat Heart Shape Platinum Diamond Pendant Necklace

Located in Stamford, CT

GIA has certified the ruby as simple heat with minor residue. An 18 inch platinum chain. 1 heart shaped vivid Pigeon blood red Ruby, approx. total weight .90cts, SI1, natural color...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

38.62 cts of  Pink Opal  Drop Earrings
38.62 cts of  Pink Opal  Drop Earrings

38.62 cts of Pink Opal Drop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Surrounding these beautiful opals are round rubies totaling 2.95 carats, creating a striking contrast and adding a touch of vivid red.

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2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Grain Setting
1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Grain Setting

1950s Mid-Century Natural Diamond Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Brooch Grain Setting

Located in Marcianise, IT

The long, flowing tail feathers, which gracefully curve beneath the golden branch, are embellished with approximately 1.10 carats of vivid red cabochon-cut rubies, creating a rhythmi...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Abstract Colour Field, Sunset, 4.11' x 7.3' - 1C1282
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Abstract Colour Field, Sunset, 4.11' x 7.3' - 1C1282

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, Abstract Colour Field, Sunset, 4.11' x 7.3' - 1C1282

Located in Bordeaux, FR

✦ SPECIFICATIONS Origin: Sweden — Scandinavian rya tradition (1960s designer/artistic production) Age: c. 1960s (vintage — approximately 60 years) Material: Hand-spun wool pile — l...

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Vintage 1960s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pomegranate — Abstract Impressionist Acrylic Painting, 120 x 150 cm
Pomegranate — Abstract Impressionist Acrylic Painting, 120 x 150 cm

Pomegranate — Abstract Impressionist Acrylic Painting, 120 x 150 cm

Located in Zofingen, AG

Pomegranate — Vibrations of Nature is a contemporary botanical painting from the Vibrations of Nature series, depicting ripe pomegranates on branching stems, with whole and split fru...

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2010s Abstract Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Murano Glass Flying Duck Figurine Attributed to Archimede Seguso
Murano Glass Flying Duck Figurine Attributed to Archimede Seguso

Murano Glass Flying Duck Figurine Attributed to Archimede Seguso

Located in Nottingham, GB

The piece demonstrates the sommerso technique, in which distinct layers of coloured glass are submerged within heavy clear crystal. A vivid ruby-red core extends from the shaped bill...

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass

Large Murano Attributed Multicoloured Art Glass Ewer Vase with Silver Foil
Large Murano Attributed Multicoloured Art Glass Ewer Vase with Silver Foil

Large Murano Attributed Multicoloured Art Glass Ewer Vase with Silver Foil

Located in Nottingham, GB

Interspersed throughout this foil ground are bold ribbons and melted canework in shades of cobalt blue, emerald green, vivid yellow, and ruby red, alongside complex millefiori rounde...

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Mid-20th Century Vases

Materials

Glass

Vintage 1935 circa Multi gem Large Flying Bird 18 KT Brooch
Vintage 1935 circa Multi gem Large Flying Bird 18 KT Brooch

Vintage 1935 circa Multi gem Large Flying Bird 18 KT Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

A multi-gem accented twig is held in his beak adding romance and tenderness to the naturalist theme. Vivid red natural Rubies for eyes. Approx .70 Ct of Gems all together including D...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Bangle Bracelet Set with Multicolor Crystal Stones
Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Bangle Bracelet Set with Multicolor Crystal Stones

Henry Perichon Gilded Bronze Bangle Bracelet Set with Multicolor Crystal Stones

By Henry Perichon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Inspired by Renaissance opulence, the rare bracelets shimmer with jewel-toned crystal rhinestones in a vivid spectrum: ruby red, turquoise, olive green, orange, cobalt blue, pink, gr...

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Vintage 1950s French Medieval Bangles

Materials

Bronze

14k Yellow Gold Gingerbread Man Charm with Blue Gemstone Eyes, Germany
14k Yellow Gold Gingerbread Man Charm with Blue Gemstone Eyes, Germany

14k Yellow Gold Gingerbread Man Charm with Blue Gemstone Eyes, Germany

Located in Sewickley, PA

This playful figure features sparkling blue gemstone eyes and a vivid ruby-red gemstone center, adding a pop of color and personality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Charm Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Antique Persian Serab Runner, Crimson Field with Medallion, 3.1' x 6.8' - 1C1284
Antique Persian Serab Runner, Crimson Field with Medallion, 3.1' x 6.8' - 1C1284

Antique Persian Serab Runner, Crimson Field with Medallion, 3.1' x 6.8' - 1C1284

Located in Bordeaux, FR

✦ ABOUT THIS RUG An antique Persian Serab runner from the 1920s — hand-knotted in the tribal village tradition of the northwestern Middle East, in the most characteristic and visuall...

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Vintage 1920s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s
Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

Alfredo Barbini Vulcano Glass Sculpture, Murano, Late 1950s

By Alfredo Barbini

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

The composition features four deeply cased blown-glass circular elements in vivid ruby red, emerald green, and rich amethyst, fused into a substantial freeform glass slab with softly...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Art Glass

Set of 17 Murano Art Glass Goblets in Art Deco Taste, Italy, circa 1930-1940
Set of 17 Murano Art Glass Goblets in Art Deco Taste, Italy, circa 1930-1940

Set of 17 Murano Art Glass Goblets in Art Deco Taste, Italy, circa 1930-1940

By Cappellin

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Each goblet is individually hand-crafted, with distinct silhouettes ranging from flared conical bowls to rounded trumpet forms, and with elaborately modeled stems featuring ribbed kn...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Glass

Materials

Slag Glass

Vintage Rhinestone Golf Bag Brooch Multicolor Chaton Stones, Gold-Tone Figural
Vintage Rhinestone Golf Bag Brooch Multicolor Chaton Stones, Gold-Tone Figural

Vintage Rhinestone Golf Bag Brooch Multicolor Chaton Stones, Gold-Tone Figural

Located in Milford, DE

The bag is covered in rows of pale yellow and amber stones, while the golf clubs feature vivid accents in ruby red, peridot green, citrine yellow, sky blue, and topaz.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Brooches

Materials

Gold-filled

Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by Aria Jewelry, 21"
Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by Aria Jewelry, 21"

Elegant Multi-Color Sapphire and Pearl Necklace by Aria Jewelry, 21"

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Each 6x4mm faceted gemstone is carefully selected to represent a full palette of hues: * **Vivid Pinks & Ruby Reds** * **Deep Emerald Greens & Classic Blues** * **Golden Yell...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Sterling Silver

"Gods, Goddesses and Horses, " Art Deco Vase with Nudes, Sea Green Glaze
"Gods, Goddesses and Horses, " Art Deco Vase with Nudes, Sea Green Glaze

"Gods, Goddesses and Horses, " Art Deco Vase with Nudes, Sea Green Glaze

By Jean-Leon Mayodon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The two scenes with nude figures are executed in vivid glazes -- ruby red, blue-green and ivory -- and the body of the vase is executed in a remarkable sea green dotted with gold, as...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Bar Brooch

Located in London, GB

The elegant geometric design is composed of sparkling diamonds interspersed with vivid red rubies Should you choose to make this purchase we would be delighted to send it to you in ...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vivid Red AGL Certified 3.09 carat Ruby Ring
Vivid Red AGL Certified 3.09 carat Ruby Ring

Vivid Red AGL Certified 3.09 carat Ruby Ring

Located in Sarasota, FL

Stunning platinum & 18k ring containg a vivid red AGL certified 3.09 carat ruby and two colorless half moond cut diamonds weighing 0.78 carats. 7.90g

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

This marvellous Victorian ring is one of many antique rings in the collection of Bentley & Skinner, Jewellers by Royal Appointment to His Majesty King Charles III. It features a vivi...

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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Pair of Late Victorian Ruby and Diamond Earrings

Located in London, GB

The centre of each flower is set with a vivid pigeon’s blood red Burma ruby, and each petal is set with a further matching ruby.

Category

Antique 1890s Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set 4x3 mm Oval Red Ruby Station Necklace - 18 Inches
14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set 4x3 mm Oval Red Ruby Station Necklace - 18 Inches

14K Yellow Gold Bezel Set 4x3 mm Oval Red Ruby Station Necklace - 18 Inches

Located in New York, NY

Crafted in the lustrous radiance of 14k yellow gold, this station necklace bewitches the senses with its procession of seven vivid red rubies, each cradled in a minimalist bezel sett...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Flexible Dangle Earrings
Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Flexible Dangle Earrings

Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Cluster Flexible Dangle Earrings

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A feminine pair of earrings featuring 8.82 carats of oval shaped vivid red rubies and 2.96 carats of VS quality round cut diamonds.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Diamond Gem Ruby Emerald Gold Platinum Clown Brooch
Diamond Gem Ruby Emerald Gold Platinum Clown Brooch

Diamond Gem Ruby Emerald Gold Platinum Clown Brooch

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This brooch features approximately 16 carats of VS quality full cut diamonds. 4.50 carats of vivid red rubies, set in 18K yellow gold and platinum, run up down and across the clowns ...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Vivid Red Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vivid red ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect vivid red ruby may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A vivid red ruby from Malpani Jewels, Emilio! and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and cushion cut alternatives. When shopping for a vivid red ruby, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Vivid Red Ruby?

Prices for a vivid red ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $235 and can go as high as $498,461, while this accessory, on average, fetches $9,500.

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.

Questions About Vivid Red Ruby

  • 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 ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Johann 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.
  • 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 ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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, 2021
    How 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, 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.