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Victorian 14k Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding ring is
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Victorian ruby diamond gold ring, circa 1890s. This navette shaped Victorian Ruby Diamond Gold
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.61CTW Burmese No Heat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14K Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A victorian period ruby, and diamond halo ring in 14 karat gold. Centered by a 1.01 carat natural
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Late Victorian Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Late Victorian Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 14k Yellow Gold Ring. Featuring one rose cut diamond
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Antique 1890s Late Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, circa 1890s
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ruby and diamond ring in 14K yellow gold featuring two oval shaped rubies totaling 0.70 ct. with
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian Style Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Set Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:5.5g Diamond:3.27ct RUBY:0.6Cts US-7
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian More Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Patriotic Victorian Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Lozenge Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
A unique original patriotic victorian period lozenge shaped diamond, sapphire, and ruby cluster
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Victorian Circa 1880s Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Antique Yellow Gold
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian Circa 1880s Cabochon Natural Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Antique Yellow Gold 5.1 gram 9.0 mm
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Antique 1880s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Navette Ring. This gorgeous
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold GIA NO HEAT Oval BURMA Red Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
(approx.) Total Carat Weight: 1 (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.53 Grams Ring Size
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond Ruby Silver-Topped 14 Karat Gold Three-Stone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Tested as silver-topped 14 karat gold Ring Size: 8 1/4 & sizable Top measures: 6.2 mm and sits 4.5 mm
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Fox Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Ring Antique Victorian Edwardian
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian - Edwardian Ring with a gorgeous Fox head set with Rose Cut Diamonds
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

1.64 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Victorian Style Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Round/Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 1.10 carats and 38 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ring Snake Ruby Gold Victorian Style Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Natural Ruby Old Mine Diamond Flush Set Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Halo Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing approximately 0.10 carat Transparent medium purplish red
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Antique 1830s Victorian Solitaire Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Sapphire Diamond Victorian Gold Textured Signet Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
one round ruby, round diamond and a round sapphire, in a 14k yellow gold setting. 1 old European cut
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Antique Late 19th Century Signet Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Coral, Crystal, Ruby & Diamonds Victorian/ Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful Coral, Crystal & Ruby Victorian style Art Deco Cocktail Ring set in
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2010s Indian Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Crystal, Coral, Silver, 14k Gold

Retro 14k Gold Diamond and Ruby Buckle Ring
Located in Venice, CA
rubies compliment each other beautifully in this sweet, retro pinky ring. The six diamonds are G-H in
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 5.51 Carat Citrine, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Gold Silver
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Citrine, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Citrine, Silver, 14k Gold, Gold

Victorian Cabochon Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Foliate Antique Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
patina Tested as 14 karat gold Circa: 1830s Ring size: 5 and sizable Measures north to south 8.0 mm and
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Antique 1830s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold J Dauphin White Diamond Eyes and Ruby eyes on a two Snake
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, 14k Gold

Snake Ring Gold Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring 14k Solid Gold Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Eternal
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Emerald White Diamond Ruby Snake Ring Gold Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring 14k Solid Gold Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Eternal
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has G-H color and vvs. Totally is ruby 0.45 carat. Ring size is US 7(We offer free resizing) We can
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Pearl Harem Ring 5 Stack Rings Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies and Pearls in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a highly desirable and very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Emerald, Diamond, 14k Gold

1.34 Carat Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Victorian Style Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has an Oval Cut Ruby that weighs 0.65 carats and 38 Round Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.69
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21st Century and Contemporary American Early Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Gold 0.35 Carat Ruby 0.72 Carat Diamond Navette Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian navette ring crafted in 14K yellow gold. Circa 1890. It features: - 1 ruby
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold

Victorian 1.82 Carats Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Cluster Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Tested as 14 karat gold. Circa: 1890's. Ring size: 4 3/4 and sizable. Measures North to South 12.5 mm and
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Flower Ring with Ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Designer Flower Ring with ruby and Diamond in 14K Gold and Silver is simple yet a very charming
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Old Mine Pear Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Absolutely dreamy antique diamond and ruby engagement ring from the Victorian period that remains
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Eternal
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil

Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Eternal
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Snake Ring Gold Vermeil Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN "Eternal
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Vermeil, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
has H-I color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.40 ct. Ring size is US 6 We can make any size
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby cabochon and rose cut Diamond navette ring, 14k Rose gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
This stunning vintage Ruby cabochon and rose cut diamond navette ring is definitely a beauty! A
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Mid-20th Century European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
weight is rose cut diamond 0.55 ct. The diamond is has H color and vs-s1-s2 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.44
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Double Snake Head Ring Gold Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Snake Head Ring 14k Gold Emerald White Diamond Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin J DAUPHIN
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Old European Diamond Ruby Ring. This amazing ring
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

14k Gold Vintage Pave Diamond and Ruby Fox Head Ring
Located in Venice, CA
This striking ring features a sterling silver fox head with 27 pave rose-cut diamonds that are bead
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Ring 14K Gold Antique Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Victorian - Art Deco Ring with a gorgeous natural emerald cut Ruby and Diamonds
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian 6.03 Carat Fire Opal, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold & silver Fire Opal Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Late Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Fire Opal, Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond And Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
color and vvs-vs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.20 ct. Ring size is US 7.7 (We can make any size) We offer
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Pinky Ring with Diamonds and Ruby Jewellery is an expression of
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Wedding Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Victorian Style Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in OVIEDO, AS
VINTAGE VICTORIAN STYLE RUBY AND DIAMOND THREE STONE RING Fine elongated shape with 2 bright
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21st Century and Contemporary French Revival Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.4ct Ruby Ring w Infinity Twist Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold Oval 9.5x6.5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This beautiful infinity diamond halo ring features a sparkling red ruby in and 14k yellow gold and
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2010s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
old cut diamond about 3 ct. Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25. Ring size is US 6.2 (We offer free
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Antique 1890s European Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver

Vintage Style Natural Ruby with Pearl and Diamond Flower Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautiful Victorian-style ring set with four rubies with four pearls and four diamonds in a 14K
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Alessa Ring with Diamonds and Ruby Cabochon
Located in Teşvikiye, 34
Baguette Jewellery 14K Yellow Gold Alessa Ring with Diamonds and Ruby Cabochon Jewellery is an
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby Diamond Crescent Egyptian ring 5.75
Located in North Hollywood, CA
with Rubies and rose cut Diamonds, with a bit of enamel on the sphinx itself. This ring is 14K Yellow
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Antique Early 1900s British Late Victorian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

The Best Antique Victorian No Heat 1.86 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
A stunning 1.86 carat Burmese ruby is the focal point of this superb Victorian era ring. The
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Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Ruby Eyes Double Head Snake Ring Gold Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Ruby Eyes Double Head Snake Ring Solid 14k Gold Designer: J Dauphin White Diamond
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ring Snake Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ring Snake Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ring Snake Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ring Snake Ruby Gold Cocktail Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White Diamond Marquis Emerald Ruby Eyes 14k Yellow Gold Snake Cocktail Ring Victorian Style J
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2010s American Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Circa 1900s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Rose Cut Diamond And Cabochon Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
is has H-I-J color and s1-s2-s3 clarity. Totally is ruby 1.12 ct. Ring size is US 8.5 (We offer free
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Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique diamond & ruby ring, Poland, early 20th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique silver and gold ring with ruby, diamonds and synthetic corundum. Origin: Poland, Warsaw
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Early 20th Century Polish Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold

19th Century Ancient Relic Antique Victorian Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An ancient relic from the bygone Victorian era, this 19th century serpent engagement ring is pure
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

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14k Ruby Diamond Victorian Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 14k ruby diamond victorian ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Yellow Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 69 vintage or 19 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a 14k ruby diamond victorian ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A 14k ruby diamond victorian ring from J DAUPHIN, DGI and Roshe Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and brilliant cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a 14k ruby diamond victorian ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 14k Ruby Diamond Victorian Ring?

On average, a 14k ruby diamond victorian ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,498, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $287,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

A Close Look at victorian Jewelry

The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.

Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.

Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.

The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.

Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.

Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs. 

Finding the Right rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.