Breathtaking Ruby Orange Pink Sapphire 18K Yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18K Gold Orange sapphires 2.51 ct Pink sapphires 8.15 ct Rubellite 5.23 ct Weight 14,5 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that reason that w...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Pair of 19th Century Minangkabau High Karat Gold and Ruby Armlets, Gelang Gadang
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and rare pair of late 19th century Minangkabau high karat gold (18k-20k) and ruby inset armbands (gelang gadang) from the region of Batu Sangkar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold
$175Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Cyrene 14K Gold Plated Silver Band Ring with Raw Pink Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Cyrene ring by German Kabirski showcases an experimental approach to jewelry design, where raw ruby crystals are fused directly into a 14K gold plated sterling silver band. Inste...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Rare Ruby Pink Sapphire Emerald Diamond 18K yellow Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds 0.73 ct Emeralds 1.74 ct Pink sapphires 3.98 ct Rubellite 12.99 ct Weight 9,50 grams It is our honour to create fine jewelry, and it’s for that rea...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Important Certified Type-A Icy Jade, Ruby and Diamond Earrings, Imperial Green
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. Best o...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Lucea New York Ruby Chain Link Bracelet
By Lucea New York
Located in New York, NY
Life In Color Collection Rough chic Ruby chain link bracelet with toggle clasp.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$824Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.10ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 14k Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond and gemstone 2 Style studs earrings/ Interchangeable diamond and gemstone studs/ diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her I...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...
Faceted Natural Ruby Beads & 22k Gold Vermeil Beads Mala Bracelet
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Handcrafted for the modern muse, this stunning piece features deep-fuchsia, rough-cut faceted ruby beads (approx. 6.5mm) meticulously strung with ornate gold-plated Bali-style spacer...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Vermeil
$932Sale Price / item|20% Off
1.10 Ct Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire Halo Studs Earrings with Diamonds in 18K Gold
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Minimalist diamond and gemstone 2 Style studs earrings/ Interchangeable diamond and gemstone studs/ diamond and gemstone studs earrings/ Gold studs/ Dainty earrings/ Gifts for her I...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Wh...
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Gemstone Artwork
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Ruby, Emerald and Yellow Sapphire. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The size of the artwork ...
Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
An ancient Roman emerald carved with the features of a man's face is the center stone of this 19th-century brooch. The art of gem carving takes years to learn and master, and emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Vintage Pair of Silver-Gilt and Gem-Set Bangle Bracelets
Located in Wheaton, IL
Exquisite, stylish vintage pair of silver-gilt and gem-set bangle bracelets from India. Each hinged set with beautiful emeralds, lovely rubies, and elegant seed pearls. Both bangles ...
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Floral Gemstone Artwork
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Floral artwork made using Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Sapphire, Carnelian & Garnett. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment. The si...
Carnelian, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
SV 925 Gold Plated Rooster Miniature on a Gem Mountain
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
MOISEIKIN's rooster miniature "Early Bird Earns a Fortune" is a multi-functional interial miniature object suitable for a gift to yourself, family, friends and business partners. The...
Amazonite, Amethyst, Quartz, Ruby, Jasper, Gold Plate, Silver
$1,600Sale Price|20% Off
Ganesha Gemstone Artwork
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous Ganesh artwork made using Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, Garnet, Carnelian and Yellow Sapphire. The gemstones used in this artwork is completely natural, without any treatment...
Carnelian, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire
$4,640 / item
Navratna Charm Chain in 18kt Gold
By Estaa
Located in Mumbai, IN
The Navratna Charm Chain from India is a mesmerizing fusion of astrology and artistry, crafted in 18kt gold with a total weight of 9.51 grams. Each charm is adorned with a gemstone t...
Coral, Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, ...
Certified Imperial Jade, Diamond Butterfly Pendant / Brooch, Collector Quality
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! In addition to being a status symbol, wearing jade traditionally has been known to grant the user good luck, health, prosperity and longevity. This i...
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gol...
Bewildering Sapphire Tourmaline Tsavorite Yellow 18K Gold Ring For Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Yellow 18K Gold Pink Sapphire 2.90 ct Diamonds 0.40 ct Green tourmaline 14.83 ct Orange Sapphire 2.71 ct Tsavorites 0.96 ct Weight 16 grams It is our honour to create fine ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, ...
Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A glazed sample case of precious stones, the collection of 12 gilt tins house a range of uncut stone samples all with their original hand penned labels. Among them is a rough diamond...
Tin
"Chocolate Drop" Brown Sapphire Slice Earrings in 18 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
The sapphires are gorgeous. They are very rough quality -- flaws a'plenty -- but they're nicely cut and polished and have the distinctive silky, soulful shimmer that you only find w...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.