Ruby Jewelry
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
Early 2000s Unknown Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Bronze
2010s Hong Kong Ruby Jewelry
Star Ruby, Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
21st Century and Contemporary American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
2010s English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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
Diamond, Ruby, 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 Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Edwardian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s American Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
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.