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Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Pearl 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
with rubies either side also. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold. Ring Size: Q or 8 Cluster Dimensions
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1830s British Georgian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Gold

NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning 14k solid yellow gold ring features a natural precious ruby and emerald set in a
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16th Century Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

NEW Natural Precious Ruby and Emerald Diamond Ring in 14k Yellow Gold New
Located in Warren, NJ
This stunning ring from LaFrancee features a beautiful natural oval-shaped ruby and emerald set in
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16th Century Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau era 9K gold diamond ruby emerald flower ring
Located in Versailles, FR
For sale an antique 9K gold ring dated back to the Art Nouveau era. This ring features a sweet
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Late 19th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Diamond Emerald Fede Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th Century Victorian Fede ring featuring a trio of a ruby, diamond and an emerald. A Fede
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Burmese Ruby & Emerald circa 1880s Signed Gold Antique Multi Band Ring
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Victorian hallmarked circa 1880s gold Antique Multi Band ring Burmese Ruby & Emerald 9 pieces of 4
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1880s Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Gold

Victorian Opal Emerald Ruby Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Ring 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful Antique Victorian Ring with a central Emerald surrounded by a halo of six
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19th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Opal, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

NEW Natural Precious Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Warren, NJ
This breathtaking ring from LaFrancee features a beautiful natural oval-shaped emerald as the main
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 8ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire set within it with diamonds in between. The
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
crown with Silver and Yellow Gold top. Array of foiled back natural Emerald, natural Rubies, and
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1780s European Romantic Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique Thai Siam 19th Century Gold Princely Gem-Set Cluster Ring Ruby Emerald
Located in London, GB
19th century Siam rings . It is surrounded by a halo of rubies, garnets and diamonds, with emeralds on
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19th Century Thai Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Gold

David Webb Black Enamel Ruby Emerald Sapphire Diamond Ring 18K Yellow Gold
By David Webb
Located in beverly hills, CA
This exquisite David Webb ring is meticulously crafted from a combination of 18K gold and platinum
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Late 19th Century Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Enamel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Ring with Ruby verneuille and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18 kt yellow gold ring set with ruby ​​verneuille and old mine cut diamonds tot. 0.40 ct - F/G - SI
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 1880 Blue Enameled Celestial Ring In 15Kt Gold With Rubies And Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The gemstones are
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1880s English Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Pearl Harem Ring 5 Stack Rings Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies and Pearls in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a highly desirable and very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Antique 1920s 18ct Rose Gold Large Aquamarine Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Cocktail Ring 18ct Rose Gold Circa 1920’s Fabulous 1920’s art deco, aquamarine
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Early 20th Century European Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
for a gold snake design set with rubies, diamonds, and an emerald for her engagement ring; a
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19th Century Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Tudor Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
design and the ring is all hand made. Gemstone: Ruby Stone Shape: Emerald Cut Carat Weight: 0.35 Metal
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 3.74 CTW Diamond Ruby Silver 18 Karat Gold Checkerboard Navette Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
diamonds Rubies are emerald cut and weigh approximately 2.88 carats total - transparent medium red in
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1880s Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver

Antique Emerald & Diamond Navette Ring 18K Gold - Victorian c.1880
Located in London, GB
Victorian 18ct gold ring with an intricate navette design made c.1880. Distinctly Victorian and
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19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø 5 US/ 4.4gr
Located in SE
A Ring with crown in White Gold or Platinum on solid 18K Yellow Gold band holding lab -made Red
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1920s European Art Deco Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Emerald & Diamond Navette Cluster Ring - c.1880
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this superb Victorian 18ct gold ring with an intricate navette design
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19th Century Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Art Deco 23 Carat Siberian Amethyst Ring Old Mine Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE ART DECO - RETRO 23 CARAT EMERALD CUT SIBERIAN AMETHYST RING WITH
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Antique 14k Gold & Platinum GIA Old Mine Pear Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Absolutely dreamy antique diamond and ruby engagement ring from the Victorian period that remains
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1890s Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum

0.91 Carat Natural Emerald and Polki Diamond Victorian-Style Full Eternity Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A stunning Victorian Style Eternity ring featuring a total of 0.91 Carats of Natural Emeralds and
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19th Century Indian Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Late 18th Century Gold and Multi-Gemstone Double Heart Ring
Located in New York, NY
flanked by emeralds, in 18k gold. Face-up dimensions approximately 5/8" x 1/2"
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1780s Georgian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 1...

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Greek key ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with 0.72 carats of Rubies and Emeralds. The frame
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage Gold Filigre indian Princess Ring
Located in West Hollywood, CA
indian antique Filigre work gold Princess Dome Ring with natural pearl, emerald and rubies. US size
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Emerald, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

9K Gold Edwardian Snake Ring with Rhodolite Garnets
Located in Venice, CA
Victorian era, when Prince Albert gave Queen Victoria a ruby and emerald encrusted snake engagement ring
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Garnet, Rhodolite, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats yellow gold set with colorful gems, 1.60 carats of Rubies, Emeralds and
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Victorian 1880 Antique Ring In 14Kt Gold With 8.95 Ctw In Opal And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
. Hallmarks: No marks, the ring was electronically tested for 14 karats gold and .800 silver on top
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1880s English Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Opal, White Diamond, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Dimos 18k White Gold Greek Key Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Athens, GR
Band ring in 18 karats white gold set with colorful gems, 1 carat of Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold

Dimos 18k Gold Museum Copy Cocktail Pyramids Ring
Located in Athens, GR
The Pyramids. A exact museum copy from the 300 BC. 18k yellow gold hand made to perfection and set
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Greek Revival Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold 'REGARD's Acrostic Hidden Message Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
This 14 Karat yellow gold ring from the Victorian era is a distinctive example of acrostic jewelry
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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Russian Alexandrite 18k Gold Antique Design Ring with Diamonds
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
from other origins. The famous words "emerald in the day, ruby in the night" is about alexandrite
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1860s Thai Romantic Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 1873 Paste and 15k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
paste ring has been crafted in 15k yellow gold. The pierced decorated, cannetille style design mount is
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1870s English Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Regard Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian Regard cluster ring. The ring dates back to the late
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1820s Georgian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
word 'Dearest' i.e. diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and topaz. The Georgians and
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18th Century Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Royal Siam 'Thai' Museum-Grade 18th Century Ayutthaya Ceremonial Ring
Located in London, GB
, including the gold diamond mondop/pagoda ring (see photos). During this visit, the son of the Siamese
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Late 18th Century Thai Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Seven Row Multi-Gemstone Ring In 18 Karat Gold, Circa 1880
Located in London, GB
An antique gemstone seven row ring, set with amethyst, peridot, ruby, pearl, sapphire, garnet
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1880s French Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 10K Yellow Gold Antique Green Glass Three Stone Fashion Ring
Located in Addison, TX
scarcity of things like, emeralds, rubies and precious stones. (Metal has been tested in shop with Kee
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Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian, Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Giardinetto Pendant, circa 1910
Located in London, GB
diamonds, filled with a generous bouquet of flowers set with rubies, emeralds and diamonds in 18ct gold and
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Early 20th Century English Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

Victorian 14 Karat Gold Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Butterfly Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a lovely Victorian insect brooch depicting a butterfly. It is crafted in 14K gold and
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Early 20th Century French Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Emerald, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold

Spanish Colonial 1785 Dangle Earrings 17kt Gold Silver with Diamonds and Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
brooches, rings and buckles. While gold was in abundance, gemstones were not, so they used various
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1780s Spanish Baroque Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Hope Love Heart Locket Pendant 82 Diamond Sapphire Ruby Emerald 14K Gold
Located in SE
with openwork raised socket HOPE combination decorated with Diamonds, Sapphires, Rubies and Emeralds
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

French 1850 Etruscan Revival Enamel Brooch in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
condition of this ring is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All
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1850s French Etruscan Revival Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
most baby rings were thin strips of yellow gold, typically star-set with one or three stones, usually
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Lapis Lazuli, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

Cartier 1926 Tom Pouce Ladies Lighter 18kt Gold Bronze Champlevé Emerald & Lapis
By Cartier, Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
they are made up of brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Gold, Bronze, Enamel

Georgian 1810 Antique Convertible Brooch 18Kt Gold 6.48 Ctw in Emeralds Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of 18 karats and accented with application of black enamel
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1810s English Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Georgian 1820 Antique Convertible Brooch 18kt Gold 5.54 Ctw in Diamonds Emerald
Located in Miami, FL
Georgian period, circa 1820. This is a convertible pendant brooch carefully crafted in solid yellow gold of
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1820s English George IV Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Imperial Topaz & Emerald Necklace Early Art Deco Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
ruby. This, in turn, hangs from a 6mm x 5mm emerald that weighs approximately .56 carats. A pair of
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Topaz, Imperial Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian 1837 Mughal Tutti Frutti Brooch In 17Kt Gold With Carved Gemstones
Located in Miami, FL
brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in
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1820s British Early Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Snake Bracelet Gold, Vintage Gemstones
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rising snake, with the head decorated by the lapis, diamond, ruby and emerald. The "skin" has amazing
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Early 1900s Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold

Snake Bracelet Gold, Vintage Gemstones
Snake Bracelet Gold, Vintage Gemstones
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Antique 18th Century Iberian Emerald Cabochon & Rose-Cut Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in OVIEDO, AS
have Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz and others precious stones creating a fascinating style of
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Victorian Butterfly Pin Brooch Gold Gemstones Enamel 18k Estate Jewelry Antique
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
white diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. The diamonds are rose cut, pear
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Natural Pearl and Diamond Flower Pendant / Brooch, 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
precious stones. The powerful trade links, meant they could easily have Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz
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1860s Spanish Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Art Deco 1920 Mughal Tutti Frutti Necklace Silver 303.69 Cts Gemstone And Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
brightly colored gemstones (like sapphires, rubies and emeralds) carved using Indian techniques and set in
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

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Onyx, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Fluorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow...

Antique Iberian Diamond Pendant/Brooch 19th Century
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Topaz and others precious stones creating a fascinating style of jewellery
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1850s European Victorian Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver

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Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of antique gold rings with rubies and emeralds for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 245 vintage editions and 33 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 18th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of antique gold rings with rubies and emeralds made by Victorian jewelers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Natkina, Baume and Tutti Frutti Jewellery are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 178 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for antique cushion cut antique gold rings with rubies and emeralds and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and emerald cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of antique gold rings with rubies and emeralds for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Antique Gold Rings With Rubies And Emeralds?

Prices for antique gold rings with rubies and emeralds start at $380 and top out at $104,789 with these rings, on average, selling for $3,637.

Finding the Right rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.