Cushion Shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Cushion shape Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold is stunning and luxurious looking. Ring Size: 7 ( Can be sized ) 18KT: 5.4gms Diamond: 0.9cts Ruby: 2.96cts
18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,550
Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pear shape slice faceted ruby surrounded by artistic pave diamond and blue sapphire design ring with gold shank. You can wear this from work to to formal dinner. Ring Size: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$2,500
Todd Reed Faceted Ruby Ring
By Todd Reed
Located in Dallas, TX
Model Number tdr801-ruby. 18k Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver with patina Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Sold|$7,920
Ruby and Diamond Ring
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vibrant ruby ring is an absolute must have for anyone's jewelry collection! The depth of color in the ruby, measuring 2.80 carats, combined with the fine quality of the brillian...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$2,005
Ruby and White Gold Solitaire Ring
Located in Vannes, FR
Ruby and White Gold Solitaire Ring 0.8 carat round cut ruby set in 18k white gold Size 54 FR, N UK, 7 US
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Kunzite and Ruby Designer Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This stunning artisan-crafted Kunzite and Ruby designer ring in sterling silver ring showcases a brilliant trillion-cut Kunzite: a naturally occurring pink gemstone known for its rad...
Kunzite, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Sold|$25,500
Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural no heat, not dyed and non treated Ruby and Diamonds set in Platinum. One of a kind Dome design Ruby and Diamonds weight approx 8.5 Carat. Size is 6.5 and can be resized.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$1,807
Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring is a masterpiece of jewelry, crafted with skill and dedication. Charming and sophisticated, it is made from 18 karat yellow and white gold, ensuring unmatched qua...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Sold|$20,700
Pear Shape 2.55 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Pear shape Natural Ruby set in 14 Karat yellow gold is one of a kind Ring. The Ruby is 2.55 Carat and White Round Diamonds are 0.78 Carat . Currently Size of the Ring is 7 and can be...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$2,595
Cocktail Statement Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
Cocktail Statement Ruby and Diamond Ring with sterling silver and 14kt yellow gold band. Mulit-diamond and ruby statement ring sure to be striking on anyone. Size: 6 1/2
Ruby, Diamond, Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
Sold|$11,900
GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural GIA Certified 1.39 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and 0.94 Carat round white diamonds set in 18 Karat white Gold. The size of the ring is 7 but can be resize if needed.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Sterling Silver "Knight" Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Knight" horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .07pts. ring size is 7.75 and can be size to fit for free.
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Silver925 Natural Ruby Cabochon Cubic Zirconia Vintage Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage-style filigree ring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, featuring intricate openwork that captures timeless charm. Delicate lines create depth and graceful movement, hi...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold|$5,300
Ruby & Diamond Ring Studded in 18K Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
This is an exclusive & designer ring studded in 18k rose gold with 12 pieces of rubies weight 3.98 carats with 169 pieces of round shaped diamonds weight 1.28 carat, this entire ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
22k Gold Snake Hammered Texture Ring with Ruby Head
Located in New York, NY
22k Gold Snake Ring with hammered texture and Ruby head. Handmade, hand carved and textured. One of a kind. Part of the Power Collection. The Tagili Promise: With every piece sold ...
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Barabara Anton Aquamarine and Ruby Cocktail Ring Circa 1960
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A stunning aquamarine and ruby ring by Barbara Anton. The 1 3/4" x 1" 18k freeform mount with a light but vibrant mixed-cut aquamarine weighing approximately 16cts and accented with ...
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$10,609
Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Snake Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This stunning and character-rich ring is crafted entirely in 18-karat yellow gold, designed in the elegant and symbolic shape of a serpent that gracefully coils around the finger. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans and assembled with ruby and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring harmoniously blends 18-karat yellow gold with 800 silver to create a piece that's rich in texture and history. At the center, a radiant ruby takes pride of place,...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
A Ruby and Diamond Dress Ring with Yellow Gold Band.
Located in London, GB
A chic ruby and diamond dress ring. The ring has 3 rows of rubies set at an angle with 2 rows of diamonds , set in yellow gold. Size L.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Coral 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Coral, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Engagement Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
14kt Yellow Gold, Ruby Head, Textured Double Snake Ring
Located in Bozeman, MT
14kt Yellow Gold, Ruby Head, Textured Double Snake Ring, size 7 1/2. Features texture along top and sides.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds and ruby Ruby weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Amethyst 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Amethyst, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Diamonds Rubies 14 Karat Yellow Gold Convertible Ring Bracelet
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Diamonds 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Handcraft Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring, 5.28 Carats
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning ring features an exceptionally fine quality Burmese star ruby that is noteworthy for several reasons!
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Diamonds Ruby Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
This exquisite ring is a timeless piece of fine jewelry, crafted in 18kt white gold and designed for those who appreciate elegance, character, and refined craftsmanship. At the hear...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 1.13 Carat Pear Cut Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA-certified 1.13 carat Burmese pear-cut ruby and 0.87 carats of sparkling diamonds with VS1-VS2 clarity. Set in a beautifully crafted platinum band,...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Gold Natural Unheat Burma Ruby cabochon and Marquise Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A classic Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K gold. The Ruby, is natural, without any treatment originating from Burma. The weight of the Ruby is 9.98 carats. The combined wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Rainbow Sapphire Emerald Ruby Semiprecious Stone 18Kt Gold Eternity Ring
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
This multicolor eternity ring is set from 16 stones. It has yellow, dark yellow, orange, and blue sapphires; emeralds, rubies, aquamarine and amethyst. I put the stones in color gra...
Amethyst, Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
18k Gold, Natural Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamonds "Nest" Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and wearable "nest like" Blue Sapphire, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Blue Sapphire is of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) origin, Emerald is of Zamb...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Handcraft Baroque Pearls 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Do not hesitate to write to us, we will be happy to satisfy your every need. 18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with ruby,diamonds and Australian ...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat gold Natural Kite Shaped Ruby and Marquise Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold. The Ruby is one of its kind, in the shape of a kite, completely natural without any treatment. The Rubies originate from ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Marina J. Ruby, Diamond and solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brilliant ring by Marina J. This stunning piece features a large faceted Ruby, displaying a vivid Red / Deep Fuchsia tone. Due to its semi translucent nature, the Ruby radiates magni...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tanzanite, Ruby, Emerald, Blue Sapphires & Diamonds Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Tanzanite, Emerald, Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The weight of the carved Tanzanite is 25.84 carats. The Tanzan...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
Handcraft Citrine 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamonds Ruby Emerald Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Citrine, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GRS Certified 9.04 Carat Oval Cut Mozambique Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
GRS-Certified 9.04 Carat Mozambique Ruby Ring This stunning ring features a GRS-certified 9.04 carat Mozambique ruby at its center, encircled by a dazzling 4.20 carats of brilliant-c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Drop Citrine 18 Karat White Gold Sapphires Ruby Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Citrine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified AGL Thai 18K White Gold Ruby and Garnet Double-Stone Cocktail Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The ring's design is centered around a natural pear-shaped ruby from Songea, measuring 6 x 4 mm and weighing 0.73 carats. This ruby has been carefully heated to enhance its vibrant r...
Garnet, Ruby, White Gold
Handcraft Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ruby Emerald Sapphires Cocktail Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
18 karat white gold cocktail ring. Handmade by our artisans assembled with diamonds,sapphires,rubies and emeralds Diamonds weight 1.35 karat Ruby,sapphires,emeralds total weight 3 R...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Peacock Cocktail Ring in 14kt Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Peacock Cocktail Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural emerald and ruby of 1.76 carats and diamonds of 0.71 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted ring goes with eve...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Ring Model "Rabbits" in 18ct White Gold Set with a Pavé of Diamonds and Rubies
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
amazing ring in 18 carat white gold representing two rabbits entirely set with diamonds for 1.14 carats and rubies with very refined details, weighing 4.40 grams his size is 53 or 6-...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Old European Cut Diamond Ruby Lion Head Yellow Gold Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vintage lion’s head yellow gold ring with ruby-set eyes and a diamond in its fangs circa 1930. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ615F. Scroll down for detailed specifications. This lion’s h...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marina J. 9.5 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds and Solid 14k Yellow Gold
By Marina J.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Ruby, Diamond and Solid 14k Yellow Gold Ring by Marina J. This ring holds a stunning prong set color enhanced 9.5 carat Ruby that radiates magnificent Red hues - which is ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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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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.