$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Ruby Wedding Band. Carre Cut Ruby Eternity Band Platinum Art Deco 1920
Located in New York, NY
"This exquisite Art Deco eternity band showcases a continuous line of care-cut ruby stones totaling
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 4. This beautiful band is
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2. This beautiful band
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Diamond and Ruby Band. Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Links
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 4.25 US, Not Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Calibre Cut Style
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band. This beautiful eternity
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
Antique Gold Ruby and Diamond Half Eternity Ring, 18K Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
— this is not included and is listed separately in our shop. A superb antique ruby and diamond band with
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Edwardian Ruby Diamond Brooch & Half Eternity Ring Suite, Circa 1900
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
collectors of antique jewelry, Edwardian jewelry, ruby jewelry, or diamond eternity bands. Details Brooch
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds 35 rubies and each measure approx 5pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds 20 rubies and each measure approx 10pts. Modelled in platinum. Ring Size
Ruby, Platinum
Antique White Gold Ruby and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique White Gold Ruby and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring most beautiful ruby and diamond
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6. This beautiful Art Deco
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Ruby Square Cut Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Natural Ruby Square Cut Eternity Band - Size 6. This beautiful
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Old Cut Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band. This
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Square Princess Cut Red Pink Ruby Antique Style Eternity Band White Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A beautiful ruby eternity band inspired by the Art Deco era. This lovely ring features a row of
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$799Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Art Deco Platinum GIA Square Step Cut Lab Grown Ruby Eternity Stack Band
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Lab Grown Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - **See
Antique Platinum and 18 Carat Yellow Gold 3 Ruby 2 Diamond Band Eternity Ring
Located in Splitter's Creek, NSW
Ring or simply a very attractive Eternity. The centre Ruby in this is 0.35 carats & is flanked by a
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Engraved Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6 1/2. This is a beautifully
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful art deco eternity band in platinum with alternating square-cut rubies and old cut round
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band. This gorgeous eternity band is
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5 1/2. This beautiful band
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band. This beautiful band is crafted
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Filigree Eternity Band
Located in Montgomery, AL
rubies. The filigree and gemstones encompass the entire length of the band in an eternity style. The
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Expandable Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco eternity band unlike any other! Done in platinum, the band features
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Eternity Band - Size 4 3/4. This gorgeous
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Burma Ruby Eternity Band - Size 4 3/4. This gorgeous
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Antique style Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This breathtaking Art Deco style ruby full eternity band features 3.9 carat of French cut rubies
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Antique style Eternity Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This breathtaking Art Deco style ruby full eternity band features 3.9 carat of French cut rubies
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry. Crafted in platinum, it
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.75
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry. Crafted in platinum, it
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1.25ctw Engraved Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, Platinum, Ring Size 5.5
Located in McLeansville, NC
This antique ruby eternity wedding band is a breathtaking piece of jewelry. Crafted in platinum, it
Ruby, Platinum
Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Antique 14K Gold Diamond & Ruby Eternity Band Ring. The ring is in excellent estate condition and
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Carre Cut Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band. This gorgeous wedding
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Colorful Antique Multi-Gemstone Eternity Band
Located in Baltimore, MD
Delightful multi-stone Georgian eternity band containing a variety of gems including diamond, ruby
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise, 1...
Antique 2.65Ct Ruby and Platinum Eternity Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique ruby rings. This fine and impressive antique ruby eternity ring has been crafted in platinum
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Deco Ruby Eternity Ring Platinum Vintage Jewelry Heirloom
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed Art Deco era band (circa 1920s to 1930s), crafted in 900 platinum. 29
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald 18 Carat Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds collections of four stones all the way around. The rubies are a deep red
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Antique Ruby and Emerald 18 Carat Gold Day and Night Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds half rubies and half emeralds. The rubies are a deep red colour and the
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6. This beautiful Art Deco
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful antique platinum eternity band with rubies. Some stones have minor chips and abrasions
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Amazing Art Deco eternity band done in platinum with buff cut Burmese rubies that have the most
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Natural Red Ruby Eternity Band Ring, Platinum
Located in New York, NY
A unique Art Deco band showcasing an eternity of natural red rubies, skillfully channel-set in
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful art deco eternity band in platinum with alternating square-cut rubies and round diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum French Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 5. This gorgeous band is
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond and Ruby Expandable Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
This is a magnificent Art Deco eternity band unlike any other! Done in platinum, the band features
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band. This classic . eternity
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 0.18ct Diamond & 0.24ct Ruby Eternity Wedding Band, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite antique wedding band from the Art Nouveau era, circa 1890. This timeless piece
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K Rose Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6. This ring features
Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique Platinum Channel Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Wide Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an absolutely breathtaking antique ruby and diamond wide eternity band ring, crafted
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Antique Platinum Ruby Full Eternity Band Ring sweetest ruby stones, truly beautiful
Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
square step cut rubies. The vivacious genuine corundum weigh cumulatively 1.78cts. This eternity band is
Ruby
Antique Platinum Ruby and Diamond Full Eternity Band Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This eternity band holds trios of rubies and pairs of diamonds in-between. The eternity band is
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Magnificent Eternity Band with Rubies and Emeralds and Hinged Diamond Parts
Located in Antwerp, BE
In this platinum Art Deco eternity band from 1930, 17 square cut rail set rubies meet 17 square cut
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
1950s 1.00 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 14K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.20 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 cara...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$5,191Sale Price|27% Off
New Platinum 1.71ctw GIA Emerald Cut Diamond & Sapphire 3 Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a incredible, brand new, custom made diamond and sapphire three stone engagement ring crafted in solid platinum. It features a gorgeous, GIA certified, 0.91 carat emeral...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 1.05tcw Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vintage eternity band is finely crafted in platinum and features a continuous row of richly hued round-cut rubies set in a classic channel setting. The gemstones encircl...
Ruby, Platinum
$6,360Sale Price|20% Off
DAVID WEBB 1970 Eternity Ring In Solid Platinum With 3.80 Ctw In Blue Sapphires
By David Webb
Located in Miami, FL
Eternity ring designed by David Webb (1925-1975). This is a very rare eternity ring, created in New York city by the iconic jewelry designer David Webb, back in the 1970. The eterni...
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Handmade Art Deco Platinum Ring 4.11 Ct Old Mine Cut Diamond – I/VS2 GIA
Located in New York, NY
This elegant handmade Art Deco ring features a stunning 4.11-carat Old Mine cut diamond, ( Dating pre-1900’s) graded I color and VS2 clarity (GIA certified). The platinum setting, cr...
Diamond, Platinum
$195Sale Price / item|55% Off
Sterling Silver Octagon Cut Aquamarine Gemstone Eternity Wedding Band for Mom
Located in New York, NY
Aquamarine Gemstone Eternity Wedding Band in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look. These eternity band create a sparkling, luxurious...
Aquamarine, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Edwardian Platinum Old Euro Diamond and No Heat Ruby Three Stone Ring. This incredible Edwardian three stone ring is crafted in platinum. The ring features a natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1890 Makers Mark B H Introducing a stunning 18ct gold Victorian five-stone ring, featuring alternating natural rubies and d...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$186Sale Price / item|55% Off
Art Deco Style Ruby July Birthstone Half Band Ring for Women Gift in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
This Square Cut Ruby July Birthstone Half Eternity Band Ring, beautifully crafted in genuine 925 sterling silver. Set with 1.21 carats of natural rubies, this piece showcases a conti...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Heirloom Engagement Ring. Antique Ruby and Diamond 6 Stone 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 9 US, Resizable Color: J Color Overall Clarity: SI1-SI2 Overall Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Old European Cut, Round Cut Style: Victorian Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Sapphire and Diamond Convertible Tiara Necklace
Located in London, GB
A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
$660,000Sale Price|20% Off
Bulgari Twin Ring 5.79ct Emerald and 7.25ct Diamond 18k Gold and Platinum
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
This chic BULGARI cocktail ring features an exceptional 5.79 carat AGL certified Colombian emerald and a GIA certified 7.25 carat square emerlad-cut diamond of E color and VS1 clarit...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Platinum
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
Cartier 4.99 Carats No-Heat Blue Sapphire & Diamond Three-Stone Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring, featuring a very rare 4.99 carats cushion cut blue sapphire certified by both AGL and Gubelin as Sri Lankan origin (Ceylon), set on a four prong setting. ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Ring Wedding Engagement
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Antique Art Deco Diamond Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring. This original Art Deco ring is absolutely stunning. It has spectacular Old Min...
Diamond, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Graduated Diamond Jazz Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum Graduated Diamond Jazz Band Ring 7.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 7.5 Weight: 4.20 grams Diamond: 7 round brilliant diamonds, carat total weight .32 Hallmark: ©TIF...
Diamond, Platinum
Cartier Mid-Century 5.40 CTW Emerald Diamond Platinum Vintage Engagement Ring
By Cartier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engagement ring centers a prong set emerald cut diamond weighing 5.00 carats - D color with VS1 clarity Flanked by two bar set and well matched tapered baguette cut diamonds Weighin...
Diamond, Platinum
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.
Learn about these antique jewelry styles, then choose a design that speaks to you.
Ready to rock? Some of our favorite jewelry designers and dealers share indispensable advice for choosing that most important ring.
Will your beloved be enchanted by an Edwardian ring or a trendy Art Deco piece? We clue you into period styles and tips for finding the perfect ring.