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Ruby Rings

Rubies, with their blood-red appearance, are believed to have offered the most extraordinary abilities over the centuries. In Burma (now Myanmar), where rubies have been found since at least 600 A.D., warriors wore these gems because they thought they would make them invincible in battle. Hindis also believed that those offering rubies to the god Krishna would be reborn as emperors. In Sanskrit, one of the words for rubies is "Ratnaraj," which means "king of precious stones."


Quality & Color

Rubies are part of what is referred to as the "Big Three." Together, with emeralds and sapphires, they form the most highly regarded colored gemstones with prices that, for good quality stones, can even rival that of diamonds.

The highest quality rubies are a deep, vibrant red. A ruby is a type of corundum, just like sapphires, and the difference in color is the only actual distinction between rubies and sapphires. Stones that show more pink or purple are therefore not sold as rubies, but as pink or purple sapphires.


Quick Facts

  • Rubies are the birthstone for July in the U.S.
  • The finest rubies are still found in Myanmar
  • Second to diamonds, rubies are one of the hardest gemstones available, making ruby rings, bracelets, and other types of ruby jewelry more ideal

Recommended Items at Auction

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Ruby Princess Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
Jul 29, 4:00 AM EDT
Ruby Princess Ring in 14ct Yellow Gold
by NORMANDY AUCTION
Est: $900- $1,150
$6001 Bid
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$400 reserve - Ruby Princess Ring marked 14ct Yellow Gold but tests 9ct
Jul 29, 4:00 AM EDT
$400 reserve - Ruby Princess Ring marked 14ct Yellow Gold but tests 9ct
by NORMANDY AUCTION
Est: $600- $750
$4001 Bid
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$400 reserve - Ruby Princess Ring in 12ct Yellow Gold
Jul 29, 4:00 AM EDT
$400 reserve - Ruby Princess Ring in 12ct Yellow Gold
by NORMANDY AUCTION
Est: $600- $750
$4000 Bids
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$400 - Classic-style Ruby & Diamond Ring set in Silver with 9ct Yellow Gold Shank
Jul 29, 4:00 AM EDT
$400 - Classic-style Ruby & Diamond Ring set in Silver with 9ct Yellow Gold Shank
by NORMANDY AUCTION
Est: $600- $750
$4000 Bids
ANNÉES 1920
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
ANNÉES 1920
by Tajan
Est: €2,000- €3,000
€2,0000 Bids
ANNÉES 1920
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
ANNÉES 1920
by Tajan
Est: €800- €1,200
€8000 Bids
BAGUE EN ONYX AIGUE-MARINE ET RUBIS
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
BAGUE EN ONYX AIGUE-MARINE ET RUBIS
by Tajan
Est: €1,200- €1,500
€1,2000 Bids
ADLER
May 08, 3:00 PM CEST
ADLER
by Tajan
Est: €1,000- €1,200
€1,0000 Bids
DAINTY .25CT ROUND GENUINE RUBY SOLITAIRE RING
May 01, 2:15 PM EDT
DAINTY .25CT ROUND GENUINE RUBY SOLITAIRE RING
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $100- $150
$500 Bids
Platinum 1ct Diamond No Heat 8ct Cabochon Ruby Ring
May 01, 1:00 PM EDT
Platinum 1ct Diamond No Heat 8ct Cabochon Ruby Ring
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $15,000- $28,000
$14,0000 Bids
Ruby Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring 14kt Two-tone White Rose Gold
Apr 30, 1:15 PM EDT
Ruby Diamond Cocktail Fashion Ring 14kt Two-tone White Rose Gold
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $2,460- $5,000
$1,2000 Bids
7.55 CTW Genuine Ruby & White Topaz .925 Streling Silver Ring
Apr 30, 1:15 PM EDT
7.55 CTW Genuine Ruby & White Topaz .925 Streling Silver Ring
by Asté Maison de ventes
Est: $320- $800
$1500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Ruby Rings


Tajan

Tajan

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Asté Maison de ventes

Asté Maison de ventes