Ruby Z Style Yellow Taxi Cab Mom-Mobile Pin
Fantastic yellow checkerboard taxi cab pin, done in ceramic by the Ruby Z line (circa 1980's). Check out the "Mom" license plate! This is really a detailed, well-made piece, with depressions in the window areas, outlined with metallic lines. 3" across. Unmarked, but distinctly one of the pieces from Flying Colors, Ruby Z, etc. This would be a great match to our Flying Colors taxi cab necklace. Excellent condition. - $60
Ruby Z Ceramic White Christmas Tree & Blue Bead Necklace
Ceramic bead and pendant necklace by Candace Loheed of Ruby Z features three solid white Christmas trees (each pendant is approximately 2 1/4" accented with navy blue, white and navy blue with white polka dot beads. Features in the Holiday 1990 collection. Securely strung on filament with signature bead located near metal screw-barrel clasp. 21". Very good condition with some surface crazing to white elements, and slight paint rubbing/chipping to end of one of the blue tubular beads. - $140
Ruby Z Ceramic Shetland or English Sheep Dog Pin ~ On Card
This shaggy Shetland or English sheep dog pin in ceramic, circa 1980's, was made by Ruby Z and is still attached to the original card. (The Ruby Z logo is hidden beneath his head.) He measures 2 3/4" across, 2 1/2" height. Some mild surface craze lines to the glaze, as seen in the photo, though this is fairly typical for these items. - $60
Ruby Z Ceramic Baby Chick Pin
Darling little ceramic pin features a bright yellow baby chick -- perfect for Springtime! 2". Stamped RUBY Z on back. (Ruby Z was artist Candace Loheed's ceramic jewelry line). Very good condition apart from some mild surface crazing. - $20
Ruby Z Ceramic Raccoon Pin
Ceramic figural raccoon pin is so cute, and a good size, measuring over 3" across. Circa 1970s-90s, this piece was made by Candace Loheed's RUBY Z company. Stamped Ruby Z on reverse; glued-on metal pin back is secure. Excellent condition. - $65
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Little Girl with Apron Pin
Vintage ceramic pin by Ruby Z features a smiling little girl with red dress and green polka-dot pinafore. This matches a necklace with children figures made by this artist. Measures just over 3". Maker's mark stamped on reverse; glued-on metal pinback. Excellent condition. - $35
Ruby Z Mint Green & Lavender Polka Dot Ceramic Earrings
Large ceramic disc earrings are a pale minty green with lavender polka dots; post-style for pierced ears with plastic clutch backs. Made by Ruby Z; on original card. 1 5/8" diameter. Very good condition with some mild surface crazing. - $30
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Witch's Broom Pin
Vintage ceramic pin by Ruby Z features a black and yellow witch's broom. Fun Halloween piece, or to let people know you're a woman to be reckoned with! 3 3/4". Maker's mark stamped on back; glued-on metal pinback. - $30
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Christmas Snake Pin (Repaired)
Whimsical handpainted ceramic pin features a red and white striped snake with festive green bow. His mouth is partially open. 3 1/2". Surface crazing; end of tail has been broken and reglued (hard to spot). - $15
RUBY Z Ceramic Santa Claus Face Pin
This dimensional ceramic Santa Claus pin with an adorable face is stamped Ruby Z, a 1980's line produced by artist Candace Loheed. 2 3/4". Excellent condition. - $50
Ruby Z Ceramic Boy Polar Bear Pendant or Ornament
Ceramic dancing boy polar bear in colorful neck ruffle and party hat is similar to pins and necklaces produced by Candace Loheed's RUBY Z line. This piece has a loop incorporated into the design, and can be used as a Christmas ornament or strung onto a necklace. 3 3/4" height including loop. Signed Ruby Z with copyright symbol on reverse. Condition is excellent apart from superficial surface crazing which is typical of these pieces. - $40
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Memphis Style Spring Colors Ceramic Bead Necklace
Chunky ceramic bead necklace by Candace Loheed, under her Ruby Z label, in a color scheme of pale green with black squiggles, yellow, peach and black. This is an unusually long necklace for the Ruby Z line (35") and would be a great companion necklace to wear with other necklaces produced by Loheed's ceramic jewelry lines, as several of them use the same color schemes and bead types in the designs. For example, there are other beaded necklaces of varying lengths, as well as figural necklaces.
The beads are bold and large in this piece (green tubes are 2" in length, for example), and are strung on nylon filament for security. Signature bead is marked both Candace Loheed and Ruby Z, and is located near the metal screw-barrel clasp. Condition overall is excellent, with a bit of rubbing on one of the green tubes, and a few black spacer beads with tiny chips near the openings where they bump into other beads. - $100
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Large Black Scotty Dog Pin
3-inch black ceramic Scotty dog pin is lightly sculpted; the only contrast is a tiny handpainted eye. Stamped Ruby Z on reverse. Glued-on metal pinback. Excellent condition. - $65
RUBY Z / CANDACE LOHEED Ceramic Seashells Necklace
Fabulous Candace Loheed / RUBY Z ceramic seashell theme necklace for your summer wardrobe! Wonderful color scheme with shades of pink and lavender, blue, yellow and white. There are several types of shells here, with pendants measuring 2" - 2 1/2". White saucer and tube shaped beads are strung on nylon filament, with round blue bead accents. Signature bead is located near the metal screw-barrel clasp. Excellent condition! - $180
RUBY Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Fish Pin Hey, it's Nemo! This bright orange, white and black ceramic fish pin is stamped Ruby Z on reverse, and matches other fish-theme jewelry pieces created by artisan Candace Loheed in the 1980s and 90s. (See second photo of matching necklace as pictured in catalog.) 2 3/4" across. Excellent condition. - $40
Ruby Z Ceramic Scotty Dog & Tartan Plaid Bead Necklace
Scotty love! This black scotty dog necklace by Flying Colors features a 3" dog centerpiece, two great tartan plaid tubular beads, and red, white, black and silver metal accent beads. Measures 24" in length. Signature bead is located near metal screw-barrel clasp. There is a tiny rough spot on the tip of his ear, visible from the back. Condition otherwise is excellent. - $200
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Angelina Ballerina Mouse in Yellow Tutu Necklace
2 5/8" Angelina Ballerina (Mouse) in yellow tutu pendant is accented with gray-and-pink crackle effect tubular beads, pale pink rounds and discs, white and black rounds. 19 1/2" length. Elements are securely strung on nylon filament; metal screw-barrel clasp. Excellent condition apart from small fleabite paint chip to one of the discs. - $120
Candace Loheed / Ruby Z Santa and Mrs. Claus Christmas Necklace
This fun vintage ceramic necklace features Santa and Mrs. Claus pendants wishing each other some holiday cheer! Strung on black cording with red round beads, including at the ends of the cords. Figures are approximately 3" tall, and cording has plenty of length to tie off for an adjustable fit. Signed Ruby Z / Candace Loheed. - $60
Ruby Z Ceramic Lady Ice Skater Pin
This lady skater is bundled up for the cold weather; ceramic pin made by Ruby Z stands approximately 2 7/8". Excellent condition. Maker's name is stamped on back. - $50
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Rabbit and Carrots Necklace
Vintage Ruby Z / Candace Loheed ceramic necklace features a white and black bunny rabbit and carrots, accented with white disc and round beads, and white with black polka-dot rounds. Two green beads are situated near the metal screw-barrel clasp. Fun piece for Spring! Bunny measures 2 1/2" across. Total necklace length is 21 1/2". Very good condition apart from a couple rough spots on top of carrots (does not appear to be actual breakage), and surface crazing to the white surfaces. Elements are securely strung on nylon filament; metal screw-barrel clasp. - $165
