Ruby Jewelry
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920s Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Peridot, Ruby, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
1960s British Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
1990s Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s European Artisan Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Modernist Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1830s British Georgian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1960s Italian Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold
1980s Modern Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sa...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s British Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Ruby Jewelry
Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 20th Century English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
1990s Swiss Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Revival Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapp...
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
1940s Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Classical Roman Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, ...
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 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.