Ruby Jewelry
Late 20th Century American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold
Early 20th Century Russian Empire Ruby Jewelry
Malachite, Ruby, Silver, Gilt Metal
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s Thai Baroque Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century Thai Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
1970s European Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold,...
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Other
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Arts and Crafts Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
1910s Finnish Art Nouveau Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
1970s Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
1920s Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Thai Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Italian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Belle Époque Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Silver, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Romantic Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
20th Century English Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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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