Mid-20th Century Five Stone Burma Ruby Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-20th century five stone Burma ruby ring, with graduated round cut ruby, approximately 1.3cts in
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby Diamond Five Stone English 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
This very pretty antique Victorian period ring is 1890 ca. English origin – bearing hallmarks
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Knife Edge 1.90 Carat Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Five Stone Ring
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
Beautiful yellow gold 1.90 Carats Natural Burmese Ruby Fishtail Mounting Anniversary Antique Style
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
PT950 Platinum GIA Certified Burmese Ruby And Diamond Ring Approx 6cts in Rubies
Located in Plantation, FL
natural Burmese rubies totaling approximately 6.00 carats, set in an elegant five-stone arrangement. The
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This impressive cocktail ring is excellent quality set with a stunning Burmese
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique and Contemporary 1.00 Carat Ruby 1.84 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
five stone ring; part of our ruby jewelry collection. This fine and impressive diamond and ruby ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18k White Gold Ruby Cts 0.17 and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
with four round rubies from Myanmar totaling 0.17 carats and five round diamonds totaling 0.09 carats
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Victorian Five-Stone Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
An impressive Victorian five stone ruby ring, consisting of five cushion-cut rubies graduating in
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone Burmese ruby ring, the three cushion-cut faceted rubies graduating from the
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Burma Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Everlasting Beauty! A simply stunning Edwardian era five stone ring A bright and vivacious display
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Burma Rubies English Victorian Five-Stone Rare Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Spectacular and rare Victorian five stone English ring set with Natural, untreated, unheated Burma
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cushla Whiting 0.89 Carat Muzo Emerald, Diamond & 18 Karat Gold Engagement Ring
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
-Burma for rubies. Muzo is the oldest emerald mine still in operation with over five centuries of
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
2.50ct Burma Ruby 5 Stone Ring Vintage 18K Gold Red Gemstone Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite vintage five-stone ruby ring showcases a fiery and sophisticated display of natural
Ruby, 18k Gold
Spectacular Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Rare Victorian Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamond five stone ring Could be an outstanding engagement ring Crafted of
Diamond, Ruby
Cober Jewellery with 3.03 Carat Ruby 1.60 Carat total Diamonds White Gold Ring
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Cober Jewellery with 3.03 Carat Ruby & 1.60 Carat total Diamonds White Gold Ring The Look of an
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Burmese Ruby Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous five-stone ruby ring. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated 1.90 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Unheated 1.90 carat Burma ruby and diamond three-stone platinum ring. DETAILS: Estate unheated
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique English Ruby and Gold Five Stone Ring
Located in New York, NY
An English Antique 18 karat gold ring with ruby. The ring has 5 graduated cushion-cut rubies with
Ruby, 18k Gold
Van Cleef and Arpels, No-Heat, Burma Ruby Ring - AGL Certified
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Van Cleef and Arpels, platinum, ruby ring. Center stone is one ( 1 ) oval, cabochon cut, no heat
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1860s Antique 1.38 Carat Burmese Ruby and 1.12 Carat Diamond, Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold, five stone ring; part of our antique jewellery and estate jewelry collections This
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Belle Epoque three - row ruby, sapphire and diamond gold ring
Located in Napoli, NA
natural Burmese no-heated rubies, five oval mixed-cut natural Ceylon sapphires, and five old mine-cut
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold
H 2.37 in W 2.76 in D 1.19 in Dm 7.09 in
Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
octagon design and features a floral design with two carved natural Burmese rubies of ca. 10 carats, a
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
C1870 18K Natural Burma Ruby Five Stone Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K rare Victorian five stone Burma ruby half hoop ring. The five stone half hoop ring
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Five-Stone Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in Baltimore, MD
Exceptional antique ring; It is English, Victorian, set with 5 natural, Cushion Cut, Burmese
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
English Victorian Ruby & Pearl Five Stone Ring in 15ct Gold
Located in Boston, MA
and a pair of Burmese rubies. Weighing approximately 0.16ctw the rubies display a beautiful pinkish
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Aspen, CO
This buckle motif ring possesses five fancy cut Burma rubies and eight round brilliant cut diamonds
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Ring Certified No-Heat Burma Rubies English Circa 1999
Located in Northampton, MA
proper English five stone ruby ring made expressly for a man with unheated and untreated Burmese rubies
Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring Over 3.25 Carats
Located in Northampton, MA
This spectacular Edwardian no-heat Burma ruby and diamond ring features a crisp central row of
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 1.67Ct Ruby and 2.85Ct Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The pierced decorated rectangular
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Art Nouveau Jadeite Jade Ring Deep Floral Green in Rich Floral Setting
Located in Northampton, MA
gemstones like jade and rubies to appear. This is an extremely pleasing jade cabochon ring. The mounting is
Jade, Silver, Brass
1950s 3.10 Carat Ruby and 4.29 Carat Diamond Platinum Drop Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
seven individually five claw set pear cut Burmese rubies. The seven rubies suspend from the terminals
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Victorian Five-Stone Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian five stone ruby ring, the five oval faceted rubies estimated to weigh one and a half
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby and diamond five stone ring, the two oval-cut rubies estimated to weigh 0.90
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Victorian Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A fine Victorian five-stone ruby and diamond ring, the ring alternately-set with three old
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
VICTORIAN 5-STONE RUBY & DIAMOND RING
Located in New York, NY
Five stone diamond and ruby antique Victorian curved half hoop ring with filigree gold setting
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified No Heated Burmese Ruby 18 Carat White Gold Ring
Located in St Helens, GB
A stunning 18ct White Gold and certified Burmese / Myanmar Ruby ring. Five stone design band
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1830 Mourning Ring Gold Enamel Natural Half Pearls Flowers Garnet
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The gold ring is set with ten natural half pearls within a wavy black enamelled surround. Inside the pearl surround the ring is decorated with a garnet that might have replaced a loc...
Garnet, Natural Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel
Edwardian Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Three vibrant rose cut rubies are the feature of this fine Edwardian period eighteen karat 18k yellow gold ring. It's beautiful antique setting includes four .01 carat diamonds accen...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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
5.03 Carat Royal Blue Sapphire Cushion Three Stone Platinum Engagement Ring
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A 5.03 carat royal blue sapphire cushion cut platinum three stone ring, handcrafted by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills as a refined collector jewel and meaningful alternative engagemen...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
5.10 Carat Spinel and Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Engagement Ring, No Heat
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in Brunswick, ME
A vibrant purple-pinkish red 4.16 carat cushion-cut natural untreated Spinel is the centerpiece of this ring. The vibrant gemstone is highlighted by two round brilliant cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Spinel, Platinum
Rare Vintage Bulgari pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s
By Bulgari
Located in Addlestone, GB
Vintage beautiful BULGARI Vintage Pink Tourmaline ring Circa 1980s 18ct yellow gold, set with an oval cut pink tourmaline of approximately 2.15 carats, signed Bulgari and numbered, ...
Tourmaline, 18k Gold
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Twist Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Twist Hoop Earrings Metal: 18K Gold Weight: 9.40 grams Measurement: 26mm long x 20mm wide Hallmark: "T&CO. 750" on the posts, "ITALY" on the end of the ho...
18k Gold
Victorian Colombian Emerald and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine Victorian Colombian emerald and diamond cluster ring, emerald weighing 5.54 carats of Colombian origin accompanied by a SSEF certificate set to the centre of a rectangular clu...
Emerald, Diamond, Gold, Silver, Yellow Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Seed Pearl Daisy Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Daisy Cluster Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1880 Pretty, Victorian cluster ring. Set with an oval, faceted, natural ruby centre & a cluster of natural, milky seed pearls ma...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 9ct Yellow Gold, Edwardian Round Amethyst & Seed Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Amethyst Ring 9ct Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning Edwardian-era ring crafted in 9ct gold, this exquisite piece showcases a captivating cluster design. At its heart ...
Amethyst, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Chequerboard Style Ring Hallmarked London 1971
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked London 1971 Makers Mark J & P This stunning vintage ring showcases a captivating design crafted from 18ct yellow gold. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Spectacular Substantial Art Nouveau Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful large scale antique Art Nouveau period double serpent diamond and 14K yellow gold ring. Late 19th Century The two snakes artfully, intricately coiled to form a striking d...
White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Chester 1897 Beautiful Victorian Ring. Set with Three Natural Rubies, Old Cut Diamonds & Pretty Carved Shoulders. Wid...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,275
H 0.79 in W 0.36 in D 0.22 in
Antique German Halo Pendant 1.2ct Emerald 0.4 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold/ 1.7gr
Located in SE
Very attractive German or Danish pendant with halo composed of natural Emerald surrounded with Diamonds in tested solid 18K Orange Gold frame. No hallmarks.Hand-made ca . 1930s. The...
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
3.51 ct Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning eternity band pairs vivid color with sparkling brilliance. It features 14 natural rubies totaling 2.32 carats, each displaying rich, eye-catching red hues. Surrounding ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring. Ca. 1910´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring. Ca. 1910´s The images features an exquisite ring that showcases intricate craftsmanship and a beautiful design. The central stone appears to b...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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.
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