Peter Suchy AGL 3.16 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Gold Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Peter Suchy
Located in Stamford, CT
This exquisite masterpiece is a perfect symphony of luxury and craftsmanship, where a captivating oval ruby takes center stage. 1 oval red SI ruby Approximate 3.16 carats AGL # 108...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified 9 Carat No Heat Pinkish Red Ruby & Fancy Cognac Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Big statement piece. Here is a nice oversized pinkish red Ruby and diamond ring. The ring is set in 18k white gold and fancy cognac colored and white d...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring - 900 Emerald Cut 4.39ctw AGL
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 4 1/2 Note: Please contact us for a resizing quote. Metal Content: 900 Platinum Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: No Heat, Untreated Carat(s): 3.91ct Cut: Emerald Col...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Bypass Ring - 14k Oval .14ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .13ct Cut: Oval Color: Pi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three-Row Ring
Located in London, GB
Condition: Used (Very Good) Weight: 3.0 grams UK Ring Size: M 1/2 (53) Face Dimensions: 17mm x 9mm Rubies: Approx. 0.90 carats Diamonds: Approx. 0.50 carats, Colour: G-H, Clarity: VS...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Red Ruby Stone 2.02 cts in 18KYG & Platinum Ring w Diamonds /GIA Reports
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum Ring featuring a 2.02 carats Natural Burma Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
AGL Certified 1.41 Cts Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, US
Centering a ruby, flanked by 2 shield cut diamonds. - Ruby weighs 1.41 carats - Diamonds weighing a total of approximately 0.85 carat - Platinum - Total weight 3.90 grams - Size...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2 Burmese Oval-Shaped Rubies Cts 1.65
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Two captivating oval-shaped rubies, weighing a total of 1.65 carats, are ready to be transformed into an exquisite piece of jewelry. They are sourced from the legendary mines of Bu...
Ruby
Late Deco 1.00ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1930s
Located in London, GB
A vivid red Burmese ruby takes centre stage in this Late Deco halo ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Marquise Shape Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Marquise shape ruby and diamond cluster ring. Set centrally with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back claw setting with an approximate weight of 1....
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$625Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 0.69ct Oval Clear Ruby & 0.11ct Brilliant Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Classic engagement ring with neatly crafted shank. One fabulous oval ruby of high clarity and a pinkish red tone typical of a Myanmar ruby- rare and alluring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pair of Victorian Three Stone Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Rings
Located in New York, NY
Antique work of beautiful weight and softness, these colorful and sparkling rings are bold and surprisingly modern. Item #: R-21899 Country: England Circa: 1890-1900 Size: 10.5 (thi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$22,800Sale Price|20% Off
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in channel settings, with 96 calibrated round brilliant diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.92 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity. Rubies: Mounted ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
$20,700Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 4.13ct Ruby & Diamond 3-Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
High jewelry by Alexander Beverly Hills. 5.06 carats total gemstone weight. 4.13 carat oval shape Burma ruby, heat, GIA certified. 2 half moon diamonds and 42 round brilliant diamon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18k Gold Gia 5ctw Square Channel Set Ruby Matching Guards Bands Sz 4
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (44) Natural Genuine Burma Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Clear Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Total Carat Weight: 5.0 (approx.)
Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,400
2 Rubies Cts 2.13
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Two mesmerizing rubies, totaling 2.13 carats, are ready to capture your attention with their fiery glow. Measuring 4.34 x 6.19 x 3.59 mm and 4.46 x 6.32 x 3.46 mm, these gemstones ...
Ruby
Boucheron Ruby Bracelet Diamond Gold Platinum Burmese Ruby GIA, French
By Boucheron
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The French vintage bracelet is made of 18 karat yellow gold, rubies and diamonds. The rubies are carved and are accompanied by a GIA Gemological Report # 5231888363, dated March 12, ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
Bulgari Diamond Burma Ruby Bombe Earrings GIA Certified in 18 Karat Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional and highly collectible 1980s Bulgari earrings of bombe design, each centering on a vivid-red Burma ruby (approximately 2.5 carats each) and showcasing another 6 carats of...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,800Sale Price|20% Off
GARRARD & CO. Pearls Necklace 18Kt Gold 7.42 Cts In Diamonds & GIA Burmese Ruby
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
The main mount is completely hand-made and embellished with a great selection of twenty-two mixed cuts natural earth mined diamonds and one GIA certified unheated vivid red Burmese r...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 0.69 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Gemstone From Mozambique
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ruby Weight: 0.69 Carat Dimension: 5.31 x 5.31 x 3.05 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Mozambique Treatment: Heat Enhancement (H-2) Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Mozambique...
Ruby, Other
9.21 Cts F/VS1 AIG Round Diamonds Zambian Emerald Burma Ruby Necklace 18K Gold
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
Specifications : Diamond Weight : 1.66 Carats Diamond Shape : Round Diamond Color Grade : F Diamond Clarity Grade : VS1 Emerald Weight : Pear Shape Zambian Emerald Cabochon Cut of...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$280Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 2.55 Carat Natural Loose Ruby Gemstone From Mozambique, Africa
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Ruby Weight: 2.55 Carat Dimension: 10.18 x 7.20 x 3.55 Mm Colour: Pinkish Red Origin: Mozambique Treatment: Heat Enhancement (H-2) Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available ...
Ruby, Other
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Untreated Ruby Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Two center rubies: 2.13 carats Vivid Red OVAL, 2.08 carats Vivid Red OVAL Setting: 4 fancy-cut marquise white diamonds with a total of about 0.47 carats, 2 fancy-cut water drop white...
Ruby
$11,988Sale Price / set|20% Off
GARRARD & CO 1930 Art Deco Platinum Clips Earrings 4.38 Cts VS Diamonds & Rubies
By Garrard & Co. Ltd.
Located in Miami, FL
Diamonds: Mounted in bezels and flush settings, with 36 graduated European round cut diamonds, with a combined total weight of about 2.46 carat, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Keith Davis 12.33 ct Burma Ruby Ring
By Keith Davis
Located in Sarasota, FL
Available in size 8. 18k Hand fabricated ring by Keith Davis 12.33 carat cabochon Burma ruby 2 round diamonds weighing 0.25 carats Total Weight 12.39 grams Size 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and enamel ring, the oval faceted ruby measuring 11.3 x 9.4mm and estimated to weigh approximately 2.9 carats, accompanied by GCS report stating to be of Burmese ori...
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Three-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A three stone ruby and diamond ring, the Burmese oval faceted ruby weighing 1.53ct with a brilliant-cut diamond set to each shoulder, total approximate diamond weight 1 carat, claw s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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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