Ruby Jewelry
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, B...
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
1970s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
2010s American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Diamond, Citrine, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1950s Italian Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1750s Italian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold Plate
1940s American Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Italian Ruby Jewelry
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1980s British Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
20th Century French Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
20th Century Modern Ruby Jewelry
Chalcedony, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
1840s European Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Retro Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Enamel, Brass, Gold Plate, ...
Vintage and Antique Ruby Jewelry for Sale on 1stDibs
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.





