14.00 Carat Ruby Cabochon White Gold 18K Diamond Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
14.00 Carat Ruby Cabochon White Gold 18K Diamond Ring. Total weight: 20.05 grams.
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18k Yellow Gold 11ct Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage ring features a richly saturated, GIA-certified natural ruby, set in a heavy 18k yellow gold mounting. The ruby displays vivid red tones and is accented by bright w...
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: Platinum Weight: 23.11 grams Center Stone: Cabochon Ruby (approx. 65 carats) Accent Rubies: Approx. 2.00 carats total Diamonds: Approx. 1.20 carats total Ring Size: 6.5 Period...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold 36 Carat Ruby Cabochon Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, with center approx. 36 carat ruby (measures approx. 21.1 x 16.6 x9.4mm), surrounded with approx. 2.50ctw in diamonds. Ring size 8.25, top is 30mm x ...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby Tentacle Ring // Cabochon Ruby with Yellow Sapphires in Sterling Silver and
Located in New York, NY
This artisan ring centers on a glowing natural cabochon Ruby, bezel-set in radiant 14K gold, and surrounded by a constellation of faceted yellow sapphires.
Category
2010s Cluster Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A luscious 6.30 carat ruby takes center stage! The cabochon gem has a bright evenly red color with excellent luster as light rolls across its surface.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.63ct Burma Cabochon Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Enhance your jewelry collection with this exquisite vintage platinum engagement ring, featuring a stunning 4.63 carat Burma cabochon ruby.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Gentlemen's Ring, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
This handsome circa 1950s gentlemen’s ring centres a 3.50 carat cabochon ruby flanked on either side by a 0.10ct round brilliant cut diamond, all in open back rubover mountings.
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Contemporary 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Graceful flower like halo ring showcasing a lively cabochon ruby surrounded by oval and round brilliant cut diamonds ( approx 0.4ct FG VS).
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring 18kt White Gold gem quality Ruby Cabochon & Diamonds
$3,200Sale Price|20% Off
Ring 18kt White Gold gem quality Ruby Cabochon & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A ring made of 18kt gold with a center ruby cabochon of extra quality, surrounded by round diamonds, sounds like a stunning and luxurious piece of jewelry.
Category
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.93 grams "We first...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
16.45 Carat Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
A classic cocktail ring that can be worn by either men or women. Showcasing a cabochon ruby, set in a domed setting made in 18k white gold.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: cabochon and princess cut = 0.64cttw Dimensions: ring top meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb Oval Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
$30,400Sale Price|20% Off
David Webb Oval Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Oval Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring Crafted in platinum, the ring features a stunning oval cabochon ruby at its center, weighing approximately 17.00 carats.
Category
Late 20th Century American Artist Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Three-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Vivid Ruby with Diamond Accents – Timeless Luxury This exquisite three-stone ring features a GIA-certified 5.39-carat heated ruby, beautifully cut in a striking oval cabocho...
Category
1990s American Three-Stone Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
40 Carat Ruby Cabochon Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, set with an approx. 40cts ruby cabochon (measuring approx. 21.3 x 16.5 x 10.5mm) , diamonds approx. 1.90ctw. ring size - 8, ring top is 30m...
Category
20th Century More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
5.51 Carats Ruby Cabochon Ring with a Diamond Halo
Located in London, GB
The hand-picked cabochon ruby at the centre of this vintage-style ring is enough to take your breath away, thanks to its large size and charming pinkish red colour.
Category
20th Century British Georgian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Colomabian Emerald Cabochon, carved Emeralds, Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Halo Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
$1,888Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Halo Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in radiant 14K yellow gold, this stunning halo ring showcases the allure of a deep red cabochon ruby weighing 2.96 carats.
Category
2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Tabbah Cabochon-Ruby and Diamond Platinum and Gold Ring
By Tabbah
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Elegant 18 kt Gold and Platinum Ring. cabochon ruby : 1.77 carat Diamonds: 1.88 carat FG VS
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Cartier 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
The ring is centered with an oval cabochon-cut ruby measuring 7.80 x 6.30 x 4.75 mm, with an estimated weight of approximately 2.25 carats.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Modern Solitaire Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond V Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold contour band featuring a 5.5mm x 4mm cabochon ruby accented by 2 round brilliant cut diamonds of VS clarity and H color totaling 0.20 carats. Finger size 6.5. In...
Category
Late 20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 900 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 3.35 carats with Diamond 0.41 carat Ring set in Platinum 900 Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 18.81 grams "We first opened doors in...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary More Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Platinum 3.85ctw Oval Cabochon Crisp Star Ruby Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Claw Prong Set - Purplish Red - Strong Vivid Star - 7.6x5.8mm - 2.51ct (exact) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds -Ro...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified 37 Carat Cabochon Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the grandeur of nature's bounty with this spectacular cocktail ring, a triumph of craftsmanship and elegance. At its heart lies a magnificent 37-carat cabochon gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Pavé Dome Ring Description: This statement dome ring is crafted in solid 18kt yellow gold.
Category
20th Century Retro Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Natural Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 6.25- This lovely ring features one oval cabochon ruby (7 mm x 5 mm) and 41 round brilliant cut diamonds set...
Category
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings
Located in Dusit, 10
Cabochon Ruby with Cubic Zirconia Ring set in Silver Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.43 grams *Please note that the silver setting is plated w...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Ruby, Silver
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.32 carats with Diamond 1.92 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.3 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Retro Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
The centerpiece of this well handcrafted platinum Retro ring from ca 1945 is a pigeon blood red cabochon ruby estimated to weigh approximately 3.60 carats.
Category
Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring with Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Cabochon, 750 Yellow Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
750 yellow gold 18k - Around 2001 - hallmarked with the fineness - Ruby, sapphire and emerald cabochon of approx. 8.6 x 6.8 mm each - Ring size: 67; US: 11.8 - Weight: approx. 29.55...
Category
Early 2000s German Band Rings
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.06 carats with Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 10.12 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1960s Cabochon Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
An elongated cabochon ruby weighing approximately 3.80 carats is the center piece of this 1960s ballerina ring.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.13 carats with Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.33 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.86 carats with Diamond 0.17 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.25 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 6.09 carats with Diamond 1.74 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.57 grams GIA 2486558183 "We first ope...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Carat Iberian Cluster ring with Diamonds and Cabochon Ruby
Located in Baltimore, MD
Late 18th century ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Iberian peninsula, with breathtaking cabochon ruby set to a gold octofoil mount set with diamonds.
Category
Antique 1790s Spanish Baroque Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cabochon Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold vintage men’s ring from the 1970s is crafted in 14KT yellow gold, featuring a bezel-set oval cabochon ruby weighing approximately 2.30 carats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Natural Red Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This intricate antique ring showcases an impressive natural red ruby cabochon as its centerpiece.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Early Victorian Dome Rings
Materials
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Art-deco looking exceptional Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Baguette Halo Ring in 18K White Gold Elevate your fine-jewelry collection with this striking statement ring showcasing a vivi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum Large Oval Cabochon Star Ruby 0.44ctw Diamond Statement Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Pinkish Red Color - 12.2x9.6mm (approx.) (26) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.5 ct oval cabochon ruby silver, gold ring
$673Sale Price / item|60% Off
1.5 ct oval cabochon ruby silver, gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
1.5 ct oval cabochon ruby silver, gold ring. Ruby solitaire. Plain ruby ring.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
Cabochon-Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18-Karart Gold Dome Ring
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
This impressive ring, offered by Claris-A, centers on a deep, rich sapphire cabochon encased in a two-tone halo of white and yellow gold.
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum 1.54ctw Oval Cabochon Cut Star Ruby & Diamond Classy Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Star Ruby - Oval Cabochon Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - 1.15ct (exact - stamped) Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pro...
Category
20th Century Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Band Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Discover a work of jewellery artistry and luxury with this eye-catching 18K white gold ring. At its center resides a vivid 3.7ct cabochon ruby, its rich red hue emphasizing the gem's...
Category
2010s Asian Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.36 carats with Diamond 1.55 carats Ring set in18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 12.55 grams "We first opened doors ...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980s Fancy Diamond 6.45cts Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring with cabochon ruby is flanked by triangular-cut fancy yellow diamonds and framed by brilliant round diamonds.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This magnificent vintage gold ring features a cabochon Ruby at the center, surrounded by paves of Blue Sapphire and Diamonds.
Category
1990s Hong Kong Contemporary Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
10.89 ctw Diamond & Tanzanian Cabochon Ruby 18K Yellow Gold Halo Ring
Located in Tysons, VA
Centering a 9.98 carat natural oval ruby from Tanzania, this elegant cocktail ring features a richly colored cabochon stone surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 0.91 carats.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby Diamond Gold & Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Taking center stage is a glowing 6.08 carat cabochon ruby with a vivid red color. It appears to be glowing as light moves across the stone.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Cabochon Ruby and Pear-Cut Diamond Gypsy Ring Description: This architectural gypsy-style ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and centers on a prominent 3.10-carat ov...
Category
20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings
Materials
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Vintage 1950s 40.73 Carat Cabochon Burma Star Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in platinum with a GIA certified Burma origin non-heat treated Cabochon Star Ruby weighing 40.73 carats, GIA #1142496707.
Category
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
2.53 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A beautiful ring comprised of a 2.53 carat vivid red ruby cabochon and surrounded by numerous white diamonds weighing 0.8 carat!
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural 34.75 carat Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural 34.75 ct Star Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring in Platinum Star Ruby and Diamond Ring features a natural Oval Cabochon Star Sapphire with Dark Purplish Pink color weighing 34....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
2.74 Carat Ruby Cabochon and Diamond White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A scintillatingly red Ruby Cabochon weighing 2.74 carat accented by rows of White Diamonds of fine quality weighing 0.64 carat.
Category
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
15.5 Carat Star Ruby Cabochon on Bombé Gold and Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
This magnificent ring features a centering 15.5 carat star ruby set on a sculpted gold and diamond bombé 14K yellow gold mounting making for a magical statement piece. The 93 round d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
German Kabirski Veritas Silver Ring with Golden Diamond & Hidden Cabochon Ruby
$1,057Sale Price|30% Off
German Kabirski Veritas Silver Ring with Golden Diamond & Hidden Cabochon Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inside the band, hidden against the skin, rests a smooth cabochon ruby. It is not meant for display — it is meant to be felt.
Category
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver
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Cabochon Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate cabochon ruby ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 376 vintage editions and 279 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a cabochon ruby ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Finding an appealing cabochon ruby ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but OGI Ltd, Bulgari and David Webb each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cabochon iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a cabochon ruby ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Cabochon Ruby Ring?
The price for a cabochon ruby ring starts at $150 and tops out at $340,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,152.
Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship
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.
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 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 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.
Questions About Cabochon Ruby Ring
- What is a ruby cabochon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ruby cabochon refers to a type of cut with a dome top, and sometimes a dome bottom as well. The dome shape shows off the color purity of rubies and other gemstones without extinctions being present. Shop a wide range of ruby cabochon jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022What a ruby engagement ring means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. Some people believe rubies represent love, passion and desire, but historically, the gemstone meant nobility and courage. The gem is also the birthstone for July. Find a selection of ruby gemstone rings on 1stDibs.
- What are cabochon rings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A cabochon ring is a piece of jewelry that shows off a gemstone in the cabochon style, meaning it has a polished and rounded top surface and a flat back. It differs from a faceted ring, in which the gem is cut with tools. Cabochon rings tend to highlight the color and reflectivity of the gem and do not have the sparkle of faceted stones. Find a range of cabochon rings on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon cut ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cabochon cut ruby is a ruby featuring an unfaceted cut. Instead, the surface is curved and polished, for a look that especially highlights the beauty of more opaque rubies. Browse a collection of mesmerizing cabochon cut rubies from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon ring?1 Answer
Roman Malakov DiamondsApril 19, 2021A cabochon ring is a ring set with a cabochon gemstone. A cabochon is characterized as having a convex, rounded surface that is polished but unfaceted. - What does a ruby ring symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A ruby ring symbolizes love, especially passionate love. A ruby ring also tends to carry connotations such as wealth and success. Find a range of antique and vintage ruby rings on1stDibs.
- Are ruby rings expensive?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While some rubies can be very expensive due to their deep color, shine and durability, they are less expensive than diamonds of the same size. As a result they can be a popular alternative to diamonds for an engagement ring. Find plenty of ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
- What do ruby rings symbolize?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023What ruby rings symbolize is largely a matter of individual interpretation. Some people associate rubies with passion, while others believe the gemstones signify wealth or protection from evil. On 1stDibs, shop a range of ruby gemstone rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Yes, rubies are good for engagement rings. The stone's rarity, beauty, and durability make it a prized gem. These red gemstones represent romance, wealth, and success -- perfect for celebrating an engagement.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021How much a red ruby ring is worth will depend on certain quality factors. High-quality ruby rings can range in price from anywhere between $12 to $1,600. The value of a ruby will increase owing to color. Find a collection of red ruby rings on 1stDibs today.
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