2 Carat Natural Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Clip-on Earrings
Ruby, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Silver, Gold ...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Brooches
Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Am...
21st Century and Contemporary Mozambican Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
2010s Indian Art Deco Signet Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Three-Stone Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Drop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Sapphire, Ruby, Amethyst, Silver, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Cocktail Rings
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Ruby, White Gold
2010s American Stud Earrings
Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Necklaces
Jade, Labradorite, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Art Deco Stud Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Retro Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Green Sapphire, Ruby, Opal, Amethyst, Silver, Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Emerald, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Jade, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold, G...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Choker Necklaces
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Clip-on Earrings
Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings
Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Mandarin Garnet,...
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cluster Rings
Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Ruby, Silver, Gold Plate, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Drop Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plat...
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2 Carat Natural Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Natural Ruby?
The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design
Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.
From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!
There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.
Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.
In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).
When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And 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.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.