3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.49 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring This charming Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring is a modern cocktail ring that is sure to get a lot of attention with ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$15,200Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 ct GIA Certified Burma Ruby and diamond ring
By Simon Ardem
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring features a GIA Certified Burma Ruby 2.25-carat center cushion cut, GIA #2231255803.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GRS Certified 2.02 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood And Diamond Rings 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
An elegant Burmese ruby and diamond ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It has a centre piece Burma Ruby no heat weighing 2.05 carat approximately. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,530Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 2.08 Carat Burmese Ruby with Diamond Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning Burmese ruby and diamond halo ring, GIA certified.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Burmese Ruby White Diamond Flower Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Golden shank is carved delicately as if it's a tree branch, and more some more diamonds are hidden inside so that the owner will find different views newly as she wears. 18K Gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of pear-shaped natural rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Ring Natural Ruby Cluster Ring July Birthstone Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Ruby ring in 18k Solid gold featured with a natural sparkly Ruby Gemstone.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Natural Ruby Ring Thin Bar Stacking Ring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shop yours now. A Genuine Burmese Ruby, A Lucky Birthstone Ring for July. Zodiac Ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring, 1.45 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set in 18k white gold with delicate filigree and intricate, open gold work on the sides, this ring is elegant and refined.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby Oval 4 Cts Engagement Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
So certainly value-wise, it is a stone to acquire. The ruby and diamonds are encased in 18 K white gold weighing 6.96 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$26,400Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 12.51 Carat Oval Burma Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful ring set in 18K White Gold featuring a 12.51 Carat natural, red, heated Burma Ruby and 2 cadil...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Certified 4.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A beautiful certified 4.06 carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond engagement ring, set in solid 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gorgeous GIA 3.06 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This 18k white gold ring featuring a 3.06 carat oval-shaped ruby is a great example of the Burmese allure - deep red tones with the slightest hint of pink.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cushion Shape Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Cushion Shape Burma No Heat Ruby and Pear Shaped Diamond Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified Burma Ruby, Yellow Diamond and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Mounted in a thick band in 18 karat yellow gold, this ring is perfect for any collection. Ring size: 5 1/4 Metal: 18 Karat yellow gold Stamp: (maker's mark) 18K Gross weight: 11.50...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS - Mag
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply magnificent and utterly unique Jewel set in solid 18k white gold, and featuring a stunning, completely unheated and untreated pigeon’s blood Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K rosè gold, Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 5,50 carats, fine quality, and Natural Zambian Emerald, perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
AIG Certified 5.50 Carats Burma Ruby 4.60 Zambian Emerald Diamonds 18K Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Magnificent ring come in 18K rosè gold, Natural Burma Ruby, in perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 5,50 carats, fine quality, and Natural Zambian Emerald, perfect oval/cabochon cut , of 4...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
Certified 5.40 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning, certified, vivid red 5.40 carat Burmese heated Ruby and Diamond ring, set in 18K White Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 3.5 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic, ring 3.5 Carat of very clean natural AGL Certified Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring AGL report 1121457 Burma Ruby is Heated Gold: 13.70 Gm Yellow gold Diamonds: approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintaged Style 0.82Ct Burma Unheated Ruby ring With Diamond
Located in Singapore, SG
Features : Main Gemstone (1pc) - Ruby Total Carat Weight (1pc) - 0.82Ct Natural Diamonds (18pcs) - 0.16Ct Measurement of ruby - 6.8x6.2mm ( Approx) Cut - Mixed Oval Cut Clarity...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring, AGL & Gübelin Certified
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary jewel of unmatched pedigree, this ring showcases a 7.15-carat Burmese ruby of exceptional quality — oval-shaped, no-heat, and certified by both the Gübelin Gem Lab a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring by Péclard in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Lucerne, CH
This stunning ring by reknown Swiss jeweller Péclard features an oval-shaped, vibrantly coloured 2.36 carat Burma ruby. Flanked by two oval-shaped equally lively rubies of approximat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified Trilliant Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Long Frame Toi Et Moi Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Details: - Metal: 18K White Gold - Weight: 6.84 Grams - Ring Type: Long Frame, Toi Et Moi Ruby Details: - Carat: 0.83 - Color: Red - Cut: Trilliant (Triangular) - Origin: Burma ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$44,000Sale Price|20% Off
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Spectacular Vintage 1940s Retro Burma Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Step back into the glamour of the 1940s with this extraordinary Retro-era cocktail ring, showcasing a natural, unt...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.08 Carat Burma Ruby Pigeon Blood Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
A Ruby and diamond ring. The ring's center stone is 1.08 carat pigeon blood Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fancy Brown-Yellow GIA Diamond and Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The gold is 18 K of a total of 13.1 grams. A ring people will be awed at and certainly a conversation piece.
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamond No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.58 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research Swisslab (GRS) as natural, unheated, 'Pigeon blood' wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.33 Carat Burmese Ruby Tsavorite Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring by Meghna Jewels
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Centered on a vibrant 2.33 carat Burmese ruby, this striking ring displays a richly saturated pinkish-red hue with lively brilliance and depth. The gemstone’s vivid color creates a c...
Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Report Certified 1.67 Carat Unheated Burmese Ruby Ring
By Jae's Jewelers
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This glistening 18 karat white gold ring features a rare 1.67 carat no heat Burma ruby graded by GIA. 58 round brilliant cut diamonds accent the ruby totaling 0.82 carats of VS clari...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Unheated Burma Star Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handmade in 18k yellow gold. Ring size 6.75. GIA certificate included.
White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GRS Certified 1.51 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by classic themes through it's symmetrical designs and traditional shaped such as rounds and...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring, circa 1950.
Located in London, GB
Burmese ruby and diamond flank solitaire ring. Set to centre with an oval old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back half rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 1.91 Carat Burmese Pigeon’s Blood Ruby Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant and refined, this 18K yellow gold ring centers on a GIA-certified 1.58 carat heart-shaped Burmese ruby, celebrated for its vivid red “Pigeon’s Blood” color.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified 2.05 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Gold
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
*ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS.* A beautiful ring set in 18K white gold featuring a single piece weighing a total of 2.05 carat of the lege...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
AGL Certified No Heat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Centering a 5.52 Carat Unheated Burma Ruby (per AGL– American Gem Laboratory), framed by Round-Brilliant Cut Diamonds weighing roughly 3.00 carats, and set in 18k white gold and plat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Retro Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring in 18kt Yellow Gold
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in all, claw set in 18kt yellow gold. Size: 7 1/4 Weight: 5.88gr.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Burmese 2.52 Carat Ruby and 3.64 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classically designed 18 karat yellow gold ring set with a vibrant 2.89 carat oval Burmese ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 1.17 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.17 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
GRS Certified 1.58 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.58 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring with Certification
Located in Lewisburg, PA
An Exceptional Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k Gold (c. 1980–1990) A masterclass in vintage elegance, this striking cluster ring centers on a vivid, purplish-red Burm...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and used for betrothal in the 1800s Some of the gems that appear in combination in the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 1.03 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring from Rewa. The center stone is a 1.03 carat ruby. The stone has been certified by GRS as Burmese, without any heat treatment, and completely natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 1.47 Carat Burma No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Ring in Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring ships from the US, there are no tariffs or import tax to buyers in the US. The ring's center stone is 1.47 carat Burmese r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA Certified 2.19 Carat Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by traditional Art Deco themes through it's colorful stones and traditional shaped such as r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian Gold & Silver GIA Old Mine Burma Ruby & Diamond Target Platter Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Total Carat Weight: 2.75 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold w/ Silver Top Weight: 6.86 Grams Ring Size: 3.5 (Fitted on a finger.
Ruby, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 2.25 carats with Diamond 2.77 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$5,850Sale Price|25% Off
12.8ct Cabochon Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Fine 12.8 Carat Burma Natural Ruby, Diamond Ring in Solid 18 Carat Yellow Gold Accessorize your look with this elegant Burma Natural Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$195,000
9 carat Burma Ruby and Diamond
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
A true collectors item -- made by famed Italian Jewelry Designer Damiani this ring is SPECTACULAR! Gorgeous 9.11 carat Fine Burma Ruby surrounded by 3.60 carats of white round bri...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Burma 3.11ct Ruby No Heat & Diamond Ring GRS Cert - Magnificent!
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply magnificent and utterly unique Jewel set in solid 18k white gold and featuring a stunning completely unheated and untreated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 3...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Eostre Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
Type : 100% Natural Ruby Weight : 14.820 Carats Size : 14.39 x 13.24 x 7.05 mm Shape : Oval (Cabochon) Quantity : 1 pcs Color : Vivid Red Clarity...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Vintage Burma ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby estimated to weigh 1.95 carat, accompanied by CAG report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indication of heat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Three-Stone Oval Burma Ruby Diamond Ring 1.36 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Handmade three stone ruby diamond engagement ring. Crafted in 18K white gold and starring a sweet and luscious natural Burmese ruby, weighing 1.36 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.62 Ct Natural Burmese Ruby Diamond Ring, 1960 ca
Located in Napoli, IT
Marvelous mid century Diamond Ruby ring, 1960 ca. Hand crafted mount of solid 18 KT gold Platinum topped Elegant timeless design with center Ruby flanked by group of Diamonds between...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
SSEF Certified 1.08 Carat Burma No-Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K WHITE GOLD 4 ROUND DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 4 TAPERED DIAMONDS 0.23 CARATS 1 NO-HEAT PIGEON BLOOD BURMESE RUBY 1.08 CARATS GUBELIN LAB CERTIFIED, PIGEON BLOOD RED Introducing ou...
Diamond, Ruby
18 Karat Gold 3.06 Carat Burmese Ruby GIA Certificate 1.18 Carat Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 18k white gold and features a 3.06ct Oval Shape Natural Corundum Burmese Ruby with a GIA certificate.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry 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.
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 rings, vintage 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.
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