Ruby Jewelry
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Asian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century English Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Sapphire, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artist Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary French Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold,...
2010s American Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Singaporean Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
20th Century French Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Romantic Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Brass, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
1990s European Retro Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
1990s Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1970s Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Yellow Gold
1990s Portuguese Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Crystal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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.