Antique Ruby Band Ring
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Band Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Palladium
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 1860s British Early Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century English Band Rings
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century English Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Band Rings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Vintage 1920s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 20th Century American Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s European Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Turkish Victorian Band Rings
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Pearl, Peridot, Ruby...
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Fashion Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Wedding Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Unknown Byzantine Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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Antique Ruby Band Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Antique Ruby Band Ring?
The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design
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.
Finding the Right Band-rings for You
If you’re shopping for antique and vintage band rings, you likely know that this particular kind of ring is among the most versatile in jewelry.
You don’t need a special occasion to dazzle friends with a flashy sapphire band ring or to make a statement with a wide band ring — this accessory knows no boundaries, and many different iterations have materialized over the years. Whether you’re seeking an unadorned modern sterling-silver band ring for everyday wear or dual gold wedding bands for the big day, there are lots of options waiting for you.
On 1stDibs, there are enduring antique wedding bands to be found dating from the Victorian and Edwardian eras. Jewelers who were active during the reign of Queen Victoria — specifically, the Romantic period — designed rings with large colorful gemstones and decorative motifs, while the jewelry of the latter era was all about the exquisite diamond, platinum and pearl creations made by such famous names as Cartier and Boucheron. Matching wedding bands, which may reduce the stress of wedding-band shopping if you prefer a traditional route, afford you and your partner the chance to have the engagement ring and wedding bands in the same metal and design.
And because band rings aren’t necessarily relegated to black-tie events, they’ve come a long way, design-wise. David Yurman’s band rings, for example, are well known for their integration of mixed metals, and the celebrated jewelry designer’s powerful silver and gold bracelets, rings, pendants and earrings frequently express his iconic industrial-cable motif.
A simple and chic band ring goes with anything, from the evening gown you’ve chosen for a weekend gala to the jeans and vintage tee you’ve thrown on for a casual lunch with colleagues. Browse a distinctive collection of contemporary and vintage diamond band rings, gold band rings and other accessories on 1stDibs today.
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