$2,472Sale Price|20% Off
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
Alternating Ruby & Diamond Eternity Ring 18K White Gold
By Pico Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Stones are all set in an east to west style eternity band with 18k white gold prongs. Ring is a size 5.5 and can be custom ordered for specific finger sizes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,896Sale Price / item|20% 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
18K White gold invisible Ruby and Princess Diamond Ring
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby and Princess diamond ring made in 18k Gold.We make in invisible setting in high quality workmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Cluster 18k White Gold Sunburst Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18k white gold, this vibrant cluster ring is ready to be worn and impressed.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Aadiraj Sethi 18K White Gold Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring, 12.42cts Ruby
Located in New York, NY
Delicate yet striking, this floral ring blossoms with the rich allure of ruby rose-cut slices (12.42cts. total weight), each petal radiating a soft, romantic glow.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Ruby Side Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Aquamarine, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.17mm This striking geometric ring features ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
Buccellati Vintage GIA Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Cocktail Ring
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Details Designer: Buccellati Origin: Italy Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Ruby Center Ruby Weight: Approx. 1.70 Carats GIA Report Number: 12329392140 Accent Stones: White & Fan...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Meghna Jewels Tourmaline Ruby Diamond 18K Gold Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Composition Gross Weight: 7.03 Grams Gold Net Weight: 5.84 Grams Tourmaline 4.17 Carats Ruby 0.64 Carats Diamond Weight - 1.12 Carat Ring Size-7
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1.7ct ruby, Italy 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a geometric band, a 1.7 carat ruby and 0.6 carat diamonds / Made in Italy 1970s Ring size US 9
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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
Opal and Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Opal 1.93 carats and Ruby 3.28 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.14 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was...
Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Milgrain Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Milgrain Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold Crafted in 18k white gold, this elegant ring centers on an oval-cut red ruby weighing approximately 0.80 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Moonstone Ruby 18k White Gold Rings
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold ring centering a beautiful moonstone weighing 4.50 carats, the shoulders and the setting are set with 1.16 ca...
Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Morganite Ruby Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in 18k white gold, this ring is a testament to modern design and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Ruby 1.08cts & Diamond 0.75cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.08 CTS DIAMOND: 0.75 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.43 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.25 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s st...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 1.57cts & Diamond 0.79cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 1.57 CTS DIAMOND: 0.79 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.76 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 3.29 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s stor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Ruby 5.54cts & Diamond 0.73cts Ring in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
GEMSTONE DETAILS Gold Purity: 18K Solid Gold RUBY: 5.54 CTS DIAMOND: 0.73 CTS 18K GOLD GROSS WEIGHT: 3.19 GRAMS NET WEIGHT: 1.93 GRAMS code: k FOLLOW Monalisa Jewelry Inc.'s stor...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Stunning 18K Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, 1.57ct & 0.79ct
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat gold and features a gemstone set within a halo of sparkling RUBY & DIAMOND.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Rare Tiffany 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring A truly rare vintage piece by Tiffany & Co., crafted in rich 18K yellow gold and set with a magnificent GIA-certified Burm...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,254 / item
18k Yellow Gold Cascade Cluster Ring with Rubies
Located in London, GB
Combining exquisite craftsmanship with luxurious gemstones, this radiant 18k yellow gold Cascade Cluster ring features a striking and fascinating composition of 7 sparkling rubies in...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 0.23ct Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Together, the brilliance reaches 0.23ct. Crafted in polished 18K white gold, it weighs 2.02g and fits size 54EU / 15HK.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring MF32-051526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This luxury ring is designed to make a statement. A radiant Ruby serves as a stunning focal point, while Diamond accents further elevate the design.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 1.80tcw Ruby & Diamond Statement Pinky Ring, Blood Red Baguette Ruby
Located in Jupiter, FL
Prong-set and surrounded by a cluster of brilliant round-cut diamonds, this stunning ring, crafted in 18k yellow gold, offers a harmonious blend of elegance and sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Black Diamond, African Ruby and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 7.50 Metal: 18k White Gold Weight: 18.1 grams Black Diamond: 3.05 carats African Ruby: 7.16 carats Ruby: 7.29 carats
Black Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.58 carats with Ruby 1.85 carats and Diamond 1.18 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 56 Total Weight: 11.98 grams "We first o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Designer Nikabell 18K Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 3.70ct
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Stunning ring come in 18k gold with a vibrant red color Ruby of 3,70 carats , in perfect shape , common heated , and dazzling round brillant cut of 3,80 carats, F color VS clarity,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A bold vintage ring centered around an impressive oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 14.36 carats. The ruby displays a vivid pinkish-red hue with rich internal character, enha...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 3.52 carat, this entire ring studded in 18k rose gold weight 6.17 grams, ring size can be ch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Ruby Retro Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7 Carat This Ring is from the "Orient" trave...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby Material: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 16.31 grams Gemstones: Ruby: 2 rubies in a rich, intense red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,664Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps body heat that is used to conduct the heat apart from the sensitive parts .
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
15.00 Carat Rubies 3.90 Carats Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Elevate your timeless of beauty and add a touch of charm and sophistication on your look. Magnificent ring come in 18k gold with lustrous Ruby of 15, 00 carats, in perfect cabochon s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Unheated Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold
By Non Branded
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in high-quality 18k white gold, the band offers both elegance and durability.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,112Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Ruby Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Ruby Retro Cluster Cocktail Ring 18K Gold & Silver Can be worn With or Without Pearl Cluster Multi Color Fancy Gems from Sri Lanka Ruby - 7...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
18K Gold Ruby Teardrop Ring with Natural Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This mesmerizing 18K gold ring features a striking pear-cut natural ruby of 0.53ct, accentuated by 0.09ct of radiant natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Diamond Sapphire Ruby 18K White Gold Clown Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It has a collar of green and yellow gemstones to finish his outfit. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn! Ring Size 7.75 Weight: 6.4 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stunning 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications: Dimensions: Ring Size-7.50 US, Width- 15*10 mm Gross Weight: 4.050 gms Gold Weight: 3.852 gms Gold Purity: 18k White Gold DIAMOND Weight: 0.21cts RUBY Weight: 0.78 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Sapphire Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold 18K Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond fancy cuts on Yellow Gold 18K Ring Unreadable hallmark.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 2.25cts Ruby & 0.66cts Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Specifications Dimensions: Length: 3 cm, Width: 2.5 cm Gross Weight: 9.250 gms Gold Weight: 8.668 gms Gold Purity: 18K White Gold Diamond Weight: 0.66 cts Ruby Weight: 2.25 cts thi...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant ruby and diamond ring by Cartier, crafted in 18K yellow gold and bearing French hallmarks, indicative of Cartier’s Parisian production.
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Baguette Halo Cocktail Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A striking vintage ruby and diamond cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. At the center sits an oval ruby weighing approximately 4.17 carats, displaying a rich, vibrant red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
18K White Gold Diamond and Ruby Wide Band Ring Condition: In good condition with some minor surface wear consistent with age.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 1.46 carat & Diamond weight 0.02 carat , this entire ring studded in 18k gold weight 3.70 grams,...
Ruby, Rose Gold
Ruby Diamond Octagonal Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Crafted in 18K White Gold, this Ruby Art Deco Ring captures timeless sophistication with the brilliance of a Diamond Halo Ring, making it an elegant choice for collectors or meaningf...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 8.33 cts ruby band ring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
uby 8.33 carats emerald cut U-prong eternity band ring in gold Natural 5x4 MM red ruby eternity band ring gold Ruby gold eternity band GEMSTONE DETAILS : ✦ Gemstone : Ruby ✦ Gemst...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$4,800Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold, India
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 Ring is crafted from 18-carat white gold and features a ruby ge...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Paved & Cushion-Cut Ruby Ring GIA Certified
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
This elegant ring is crafted from 18K gold and features a striking 6.58-carat red cushion-cut ruby set in a sleek band.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.33 carats with Diamond 0.69 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 6.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Magnificent 1.36ct Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Red rhythm, golden brilliance. This 18K yellow gold ring features 14 round brilliant rubies (0.28ct total) in vivid red, framed by 54 natural diamonds (1.08ct total), graded H color ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.75 Total Weight: 6.4 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: Ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond Emerald Carat Weight: 1...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A dramatic and sculptural vintage statement ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, centering a vivid oval-cut ruby weighing approximately 1.89 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century 18k Gold Sapphire and Ruby Bypass Ring
Located in Ocala, FL
A striking ruby and sapphire bypass ring crafted in 18-karat gold, featuring a bold two-stone composition with vibrant contrasting color. An oval cabochon ruby and sapphire form the ...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Modernist 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Queens, NY
18K Yellow Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Ring, featuring one bezel set round ruby cabochon, adorned further by three bezel set oval ruby cabochons, decorated with nine channel set square s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural 0.36cts Ruby & 0.50cts Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
This stunning, designer-made ring is crafted from 18-carat yellow gold and features a RUBY gemstone set within a halo of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage ring is crafted in 18k yellow gold and features a richly colored ruby at its center, framed by a sparkling halo of diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Bold and luxurious, this 18K yellow gold ruby and diamond ring showcases a striking geometric design with richly colored rubies and a brilliant invisible-set diamond center.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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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