Carved Dragon Head Cocktail Ring with Red Ruby Eyes in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring Size: 6.5 This striking dragon head cocktail ring is expertly crafted in 14 karat yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970's 2 Headed "Dragon" Ring with gemstones in Its Mouth
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2 Headed "Dragon" ring with a sapphire and ruby in its mouth.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Facing Dragons Hinged Twisted Bangle Bracelet
Located in Fairfield, CT
14k Yellow Gold Facing Dragons Hinged Twisted Bangle Bracelet This striking twisted hinged bangle bracelet features an impactful center of two facing figural dragon's heads, holding ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Natural Ruby and Emerald Mythical Creature Hinged Bracelet
Located in Narberth, PA
A phenomenal bangle bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880s) era! Crafted in 14kt rosy yellow gold, this fabulous piece features a mythical dragon-like creature that forms the body of t...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ming's Hawaii Dragon Dome Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Ring Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 2.7 Grams Ring Size: 6.5 Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Ring Height: 10.1 mm tall Condition: Preowned...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamonds Eagle Head Ring
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in New York, NY
Carrera Y Carrera has built its famous name on figurative designs, an obsession with surface finishes, and a compelling way of seeing beauty in art and nature. This eagle head ring i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Coral Emerald Diamond Serpent Snake Wide Textured Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A bold and sculptural vintage serpent ring circa the 1970s, crafted in richly textured 18K yellow gold with a platinum sizing insert. The design takes the form of a stylized snake, ...
Coral, Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby Eye Snake Wrap Band Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold 11.6 Grams
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat yellow gold band ring featuring a snake motif with two ruby eyes weighing 11.6 grams, size 7.5.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Second Etruscan Revival Figural Ram Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby Eyes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This striking figural ring is sort of a modified ouroboros -- the ancient round symbol of a snake eating its own tail -- only here the snake has the head of a ram. This whimsical ma...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,248Sale Price|20% Off
15K Yellow Gold Art Deco Snake Ring with Diamond and Ruby Eyes, 1940
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This snake ring in circular format is simple yet delightful. This ring is 15K yellow gold and has a small Diamond head. This is an everyday ring it goes with everything and if you ...
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold
$3,072Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Lion Head Ruby Enamel Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Magnificent 18-karat yellow gold ring that instantly commands attention with its bold design and rich symbolism. This entirely handcrafted piece features two lion heads facing each o...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18K Gold, Ruby and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
This late Victorian 18K gold double snake ring, set with a diamond and a ruby, was created in England in 1892. It is designed as two engraved snake heads, each with an old European-c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Ruby Twisted Wire Detailed Ram's Head Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (13) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - G-I Color - VS1-SI1 Clarity - 0.20ctw (approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Snake Heads Bypass Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Snake Heads Width: ~0.70" Total Weight: 6.8 Grams Ring Size: 8.75 Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones: 4 round red rubies Ruby Ca...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14k Gold and Jade Dragon Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese 14k Gold and Jade Dragon Ring. 14k yellow gold ring, reticulated dragon encircling a cabochon jade, 15mm dia. Approx. size 5.
Jade, 14k Gold
Chinese Dragon Wraparound Ring with Sapphires & Emerald Eyes in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Emerald Count: 2 Green Emerald Eyes Sapphire Count: 3 round deep blue Sapphire Measurements: 5.05 x 5.05 x 3.07 mm , 3.59 x 3.59 x...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,264Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Retro Detailed Tiger Head Ring with Round Ruby Eyes, Size 11.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14 Karat Gold Tiger Ring features a detailed carved tiger face, brought to life with flush-set round ruby eyes. The intricate design captures the fierce ex...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 5.32 Carat Oval-cut Rubellite Dragon & Phoenix Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Introducing our Vintage 5.32 Carat Oval-cut Rubellite Dragon Phoenix Ring in 14K Yellow Gold, a symbol of strength, beauty, and timeless elegance. This exceptional ring showcases a ...
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Ram Cocktail Ring with Rubies, 14K/18K Yellow Gold, USA, 1960
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This enamel Rams ring is very special. It is enameled in Green with Ruby accents throughout. This ring is used and the band is a bit out of shape but definitely wearable. It has t...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones, each carefully selected to highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of this exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
$7,548Sale Price|20% Off
Chinese 14kt. gold large men's dragon ring set with diamond and pearl
Located in Braintree, GB
A bold statement of power and heritage, this vintage Chinese men’s ring is masterfully crafted in 14kt yellow gold and features an intricately detailed dragon wrapped around the band...
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k 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.
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