Ruby Jewelry
2010s African Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Bronze
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Art Nouveau Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s German Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sterling Silver, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gol...
Early 2000s Unknown Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Bronze
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Bronze
1960s American Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
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
1970s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
1990s Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Victorian Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Mid-20th Century Russian Russian Revival Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal
1920s Art Deco Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Ruby Jewelry
Beryl, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gold,...
1980s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s American Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1900s British Late Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Contemporary Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s English Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
1990s Italian Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1980s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
2010s Hong Kong Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s American Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Platinum
1950s English Retro Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Dominican Modern Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century French Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 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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