Ruby Jewelry
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Fi...
1930s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Citrine, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold-filled, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Asian Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 22k Gold
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1960s French Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1770s European Baroque Revival Antique Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1990s Asian Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1920s European Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Asian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
1880s English Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, Silver, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 18k Gold
1950s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Gold-filled
20th Century Unknown Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Classical Roman Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
1980s Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s English Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Russian Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
1790s Rococo Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
1910s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Asian Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Sri Lankan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s British Modern Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.
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