$7,200Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
You don't have to pay any tax to release the shipment. We pay tax and shipping expenses. This stunning, designer-made oval-shaped ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and featur...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
18k White Gold Pave Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.38ct Ruby, Unisex
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the exquisite elegance of our Heavy Dome Shape Pave Ring, crafted from luxurious 18k white gold. This stunning piece features a captivating arrangement of Rubies and white...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Band Geometric
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Ring 18K White Gold Band Geometric This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K White Gold and set with high quality lab-created Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Victorian ruby diamond 18k yellow gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This antique Victorian ring centers on a richly saturated 1.00 carat oval cut ruby, embraced by a glowing cluster of nine old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 4.06ct Ruby, 0.60ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Discover the epitome of elegance with our stunning 18k yellow gold ring, featuring a captivating 4.06-carats rubies at its center, surrounded by a dazzling array of 0.60 carats of sp...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond RIng in 18K White Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A new Ruby and Diamond ring by Rewa made in 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,000 / item
Ruby & Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby & Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.45 Cts of Natural Ruby, 0.75 Cts of Yellow Diamond, & 0.14 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.0 Grams 18K Yellow/White Gold ...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.00x2.30x1.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "191 Fancy Diamonds 1.81 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KR 8.97 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 2.11ct Ruby, 1990s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Crafted in luminous 18 karat yellow gold, this exceptional hinged ring is a true celebration of elegance and fine design. At its center rests a vivid natural ruby, glowing with rich ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Burma no heat Ruby, Antique 18K Gold & Platinum Ruby Marguerite Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This antique marguerite ring is crafted in 18K gold with a platinum-topped setting and features a vibrant 1.33-carat unheated Burmese ruby at its center.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage Dome Ring 18k Gold French Diamond Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A beautiful vintage dome ring, crafted in 18k gold, features diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold
Located in EINDHOVEN, NB
Victorian Ruby Diamond Ring 18K Solid Gold Marquise cluster ring featuring a vivid natural ruby framed by glittering old cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Cabochon Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.61 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situat...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Ebony Wood Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an elegant 2.20 Carat Ruby & ebony Wood 6.30 Carat Ring in 18k yellow Gold This entire ring is made in 18k yellow gold It is a classic ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$8,000Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby & Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Striking and substantial, this bold band ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold and set with a captivating combination of natural gemstones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring — Marquise Center Ruby
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
This elegant cluster ring is crafted in 18K white gold and features a vivid marquise-cut ruby at its center, framed by a halo of sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Marguerite Ruby & Diamond Flower Ring
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Technical Details: • Period: Contemporary • Style: Marguerite (daisy) floral • Metal: 18K white gold (750‰) • Center Stone: Natural ruby, approx. 0.20 ct • Accents: 8 round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$18,400Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Gold Invisible Ruby Diamond Band Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An authentic Cartier Diabolo band ring, exquisitely crafted in rich 18 karat yellow gold and showcasing the Maison’s signature balance of bold geometry and refined elegance. This str...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$38,800Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional Cartier ring is crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, fully assayed, and showcases a refined and timeless design centered around a vivid natural ruby composition.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Bypass Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage bypass ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, showcasing two vivid pear-shaped rubies with a combined weight of approximately 1.45 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.90x2.20cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "41 White Diamonds 0.34 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KW 2.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.50x2.30cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "44 White Diamonds 0.32 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KW 3.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Snake Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.45x2.25cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "30 White Diamonds 0.27 CT 4 Ruby 0.04 CT 18KW 2.98 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.05x2.10x2.60cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "37 Fancy Diamonds 0.42 CT 2 Ruby 0.10 CT 18KR 5.60 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.50x1.50x0.50cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "50 Fancy Diamonds 0.59 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 9.00 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Monkey Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x1.20x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "83 Fancy Diamonds 1.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.11 CT 18KR 6.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy J...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Snake Diamond Pave & Ruby 18K White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.50x2.00cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "51 White Diamonds 0.39 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KW 3.27 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
Handmade in Jaipur by extremely skilled artisans, this ring in 18k Gold features a 0.55 cts centre ruby surrounded by Ruby baguettes weighing 1.22 cts and 0.58 cts of Diamond baguett...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold A bold and architectural ring crafted in luminous 18K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$17,740
18k Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Condition: In very good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age. Ring size: 6.25 Markings: Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 5.67 grams Diamond: 1.18 carats Ruby: 6.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring .75tcw 4.9gr
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring. The Ruby is natural, 50ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 10.00 carat amethyst ruby 18k gold cocktail ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
With approximately 21.00 carats of gemstones and a rich 18k gold setting, this cocktail ring is a standout piece made to be noticed.
Amethyst, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Solitaire and Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
The ring is in size 7 and can be resized. Center Stone: Ruby .40 carat Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring size: 7 (can be resized)
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Charles Krypell Ruby & Diamond Signature Knot Ring 18K Gold
By Charles Krypell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Krypell Crossover Ring 55 Brilliant Round Diamonds 33 Beautiful Round Rubies Size is 7.75 and Can be Sized One Size Smaller The Top is 12mm Wide 10 grams 18kt Yellow Gold ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Elegant 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.80ct Ruby
Located in Marcianise, IT
Elegant ring crafted in 18-karat white gold, a refined piece of jewelry that combines harmonious design with the finest quality materials. The solid and finely worked setting feature...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This stunning 18k yellow gold ring features a vibrant ruby as its centerpiece, beautifully complemented by baguette-cut diamonds that add an elegant shimmer.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
This ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a 0.24 carat total weight of rubies accented by 0.27 carat total weight of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18K Yellow Gold Filigree Ruby Pave Sides Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This exquisite ring, circa 1930, is crafted from 18K gold and features a stunning, vibrant red oval ruby weighing approximately 0.8 carats, elegantly surrounded by round white diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$2,999Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an elegant ruby & diamond ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces of oval shaped ruby weight 3.20 carat which is surrounded by 63 pieces of round shaped diamond weight 0.46 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby Oval & Diamond Ring In 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Beautiful Ring feature 1.13 carats of Ruby and 0.10 carats of Diamond. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly gemstones and feminine hues. Their ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central octagonal diamond of 1.10 carats, two rubies on the side for a total of 1.60 carats, and brilliant diamonds on the shank for a total of 2.00 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Snake Wrap Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Surrounding the central stone are round-cut diamonds, totaling 3.03 carats, which add a brilliant white sparkle to the design. Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the ring exudes a contempor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Dome Ring, 1.84ct Ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central large ruby of 1.84 carats, and surrounding diamonds of 0.80 carats in color H, with carat engraved / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18K Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is an exclusive & designer ring studded in 18k rose gold with 12 pieces of rubies weight 3.98 carats with 169 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 1.28 carat, this entire ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 18k Gold, Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This fine antique ruby and gold band ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Leyser 18K White Gold Ruby & Diamond "Bouquet" Ring
By Thomas Leyser
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Thomas Leyser is renowned for his contemporary jewellery designs utilizing fine coloured gemstones and diamonds. This ring in 18k White Gold is set with a 1x fine ruby (facetted, M...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 K White and Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Diamonds & Emeralds, Sapphire
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18 K WHITE AND YELLOW Gold Cocktail RING WITH DIAMONDS & EMERALDS, SAPPHIRE , inspired by De Grisogono overlaying with multi colours 18K White and Yellow Gold - 16.53gm 20 EMERALDS...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
18k white gold Eternity Ruby and diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby use 6.35 ct, Diamond 1.76 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold .Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Oval .70ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $60 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 18k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .60ct Cut: Oval Natur...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,104Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K White Gold Ruby Cluster Wedding Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Diamond ruby wedding ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Experience timeless elegance with this exquisitely crafted stunning and royal-looking ring, crafted in 18K gold (5.23gms). Its design is classic and eye-catching, making it a premium...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K 750 Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Ballerina Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: 18k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 3.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 14.0 mm X Width: 13.0 mm X Height: 8.5 mm 1: P...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,370Sale Price / item|0% Off
4.41 Carat Ruby Eternity Band, 18K White Gold Ruby Band Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Eternity Band Ring in 18K gold symbolizes the everlasting love between a couple.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Studded in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
This is a designer floral pattern ring studded in 18k gold 1pc piece Sapphire 1.73 Carat with 16 pieces of Ruby weight 1.63 carat with Baguette shaped diamond weight 0.38 carat, thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Star Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 2.78 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.84 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situ...
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 1.00cts Ruby & 0.17cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Ring Size-6.25 US, Top Width- 16 MM Gross Weight: 4.330 gms Gold Weight: 4.096 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.17 cts RUBY Weight: 1.00 ...
Ruby, 18k 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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