Ruby Jewelry
2010s French Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
20th Century Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century French Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
19th Century Artisan Antique Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Other, Enamel, Gold, Other
Late 20th Century Indian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow ...
1990s Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Labradorite, Peridot, Ruby, Rainbow Moonstone, Diamond, Tourmaline, Garn...
Late 20th Century Swiss Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Coral, Emerald, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1990s Spanish Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Carnelian, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Jade, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold,...
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Citrine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Citrine, Rock Crystal, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapphi...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
1980s Italian Artisan Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Amethyst, Citrine, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 18k Go...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Sapphire, Agate, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
1970s Italian Artisan Vintage Ruby Jewelry
Carnelian, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Ruby Jewelry
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.