Ruby Jewelry
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1970s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Ruby Jewelry
Carnelian, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Cultured Pearl,...
Late 20th Century Unknown Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
19th Century French Empire Antique Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Early 2000s Unknown Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1980s Italian Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Freshwater Pearl, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Aquamarine, Silver, Gold Plate...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Dutch Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Ruby Jewelry
Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Arts and Crafts Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Jade, White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Ruby Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Pearl, Black Pearl, South Sea Pea...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1970s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1940s American Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Israeli Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century French Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Sapphire, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, 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.