Star Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, 18k Gold Certified Ruby
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
Specifications: Gemstone: Natural star ruby Treatment: No indications of heating (GCS certified) Weight: approx. 8.50 carats Cut: Oval cabochon Phenomenon: Six-rayed asterism Diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Description: This extraordinary ring is a true celebration of color and brilliance, featuring a captivating 5.19-carat Burmese ruby at its c...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Sapphire Sphere Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Sapphire Pave Ball Ring A white gold ring featuring two pave set spheres, one adorned with sapphires and the other with rubies. Ring Size: 6.75 Complimentary resizing Me...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Ruby Ring 2.72 Carats Sterling Silver
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 2.72 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Metal: Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US Custom sizing availab...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Weston, MA
Jewelry of the Edwardian era is known for its elegant designs and delicate details. This handcrafted platinum and yellow gold ring centers on a substantial bezel-set cabochon ruby in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$18,200
Rubies and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Ring in 18kt yellow gold set with 17 diamonds 2.01 cts and 17 17 rubies 2.56 cts Size 54 Total weight: 8.83 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
By Garland Collection
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting. A chic, throwback style with a modern twist. Available in yellow, r...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
Van Cleef & Arpels Gold Diamond Ruby Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
18k yellow gold ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. Set with ruby (5.4 x 5.4mm) and approx. 0.28ctw in diamonds. Ring size - 7.75, ring top is 15mm wide. Marked: Van Cleef & Arpels,NY 5k 531...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby & Diamond Ring by Hammerman Brothers
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and set with rubies and diamonds, this ring was manufactured by the North American firm Hammerman Brothers. The bombe style ring features two panels...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Ruby !8 Karat Gold Ring Flat Cut Rubies
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This mid-eighteenth century ring is set with flat cut rubies. The ring head in the shape of a rosette is set with eight small and one large ruby.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring, 14k
Located in New York, NY
A Pear Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Ring made in 14k Yellow Gold. The ruby weighs 6.91 carats and the diamonds weigh 0.65 carats. The ring size is 6.50 US. The total weight of the ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with diamonds enternally and, in the middle, rubies. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master goldsmiths and it is in perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Inspired Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Art Deco inspired ring featuring three princess cut rubies weighing 0.42 carats, with 0.60 carats of diamonds. The ring is set in platinum, where the platinum setting crosses ove...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Lucerne, CH
This voluminous dome ring is manufactured in platinum 950. The 6 certified, oval-cut rubies are of Mozambican origin and show no signs of any treatment.
White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
David Webb Carved Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Carved Ruby, Emerald, and Diamond Ring A yellow gold ring by David Webb featuring one carved ruby, 20 round-cut emeralds, and 40 round-cut diamonds. Accompanied by a co...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Buccellati Burmese Ruby Ring, Italian, circa 1940
By Mario Buccellati
Located in London, GB
Buccellati Burmese ruby ring. Set with an oval mixed cut natural unenhanced Burmese ruby in an open back rubover setting with an approximate weight of 1.20 carats, to an impressive s...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby & Diamond 18K White Gold Men's Ring
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
This stunning ruby and diamond ring is the perfect choice for the stylish and sophisticated man.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Octagonal Platinum Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1930s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
"Patridge's Eye" octagonal platinum ring with a central diamond of 1.5 carats and baguette cut rubies on the edge / Made in Italy 1930s Ring size US 6
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold 1.70ct Diamond and Ruby Ring
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A deep-hued 1.66 carat Ruby makes a statement at the center of this impressive luxury ring. Crafted from 18K Yellow Gold, the setting is elevated by inset Diamonds with a total weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design. A 1.01 carat round brilliant-cut diamond is bezel-set in the cente...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$5,457Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Mosaic Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K yellow gold. It features 31 round cut rubies weighing 2.03 carats. Also features 130 round cut diamonds weighing 3.43 carats. All stones are prong set. With ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a stunning bombe ring featuring a vibrant array of gemstones. A domed shaped head plays host to clusters of perfectly matched round red rubies and green emeralds, inters...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Ruby Cabochon and 18K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Denver, CO
An impressive natural red ruby cabochon weighing approximately 3.75 carats and measuring approximately 9.88mm centers this late Victorian ring. The center stone is held in a sculptur...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Italian 18 Karat Gold Diamond and Ruby Honeycomb Ring Approx 2ct dia. 1ct rubies
Located in Plantation, FL
A bold and architecturally striking ring, crafted in 18 karat gold and designed in an elegant honeycomb motif, pavé-set throughout with fine white diamonds and vivid natural rubies. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Art Deco Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1920s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Wonderful Art Deco ring set with an intense vivid red Burma ruby (approx. 2ct).
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Verney Paris Gold 14 Carat Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
An 18k yellow gold ring by Verney Paris, set with approx. 4.50ctw in diamonds and center approx. 14ct ruby ( stone measures 12.5 x 11.9 x 8.8mm). Ring size 6m width is 18mm. Marked V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
18K White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring, Italy, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central octagonal diamond of 1.10 carats, two rubies on the side for a total of 1.60 carats, and brilliant diamonds on the shank for a total of 2.00 c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sophia D, Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold 0.68 carats weight of rubies with total diamonds weigh 1.18 carats dome ring Sophia D by Joseph Dardashti LTD has been known worldwide for 35 years and are insp...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
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 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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. Ring Size: 7 US.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Gazdar, 1960's 18K Yellow Gold and Ruby Bombe Ring
By Gazdar
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous ring by Mumbai designer Gazdar Jewelers is in the bombe style with a cluster of bright round mixed cut rubies weighing approximately 4.50 carats total. The mounting bea...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Fine Platinum Genuine Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring '#J3259'
Located in Big Bend, WI
Fine Platinum Genuine Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring (#J3259) Fine platinum ruby and diamond ring featuring three beautiful oval pinkish red earth mined rubies. The rubies have a tot...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Rubies, Enamel, Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 18 kt white gold structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by a frame of diamonds,enamel and little rubies. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master ...
Ruby, Diamond, Enamel, White Gold, 18k Gold
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring with 2.46ct Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18kt White Gold Ring with Diamonds and Rubies Diamonds: 112 small diamonds together 1.86ct, 3 big diamonds together 0.60 ct all diamonds together 2.46ct diamonds Ruby: 14 ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sapphire Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Claris-A
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Experience sheer elegance with our exquisite "Bulgary style" ring. The captivating blue cabochon sapphire is complemented by two oval cut rubies, showcasing intense, rich colors. Ado...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.78 carats with Diamond 0.90carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 2.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.23 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late Art Deco Ruby, Diamond and Platinum Ring, Circa 1940
Located in London, GB
A late Art Deco ruby, diamond and platinum ring, set with two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds, in claw settings, flanked by baguette-cut rubies, in channel settings, in a wide s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tourbillon Rubies Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Tourbillon Rubies Ring in 18k Yellow Gold by MARIANNE CANARELLI. Dimensions: Available upon request. Ring Size: Made to order in customer’s specified ring size. For more information ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 22kt Gold Ring with 0.91ct Old Cut Diamond & Rubies
Located in Jaipur, IN
Bold yet beautifully refined, this 22kt gold ring is a combination of both contemporary elegance and timeless craftsmanship. Sculpted in a smooth, rounded silhouette with a rich matt...
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
14kt Gold Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Dragon Harem Ring
Located in Monroe Township, NJ
Absolutely beautiful details on this 14kt yellow gold harem ring . Ring has hollow dome top with genuine stones and is topped with a small dragon . Marked 14kt and faded Chinese mark...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Ruby and 15 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This victorian Ruby ring is adorned with five wonderful rubies set in smooth settings. All set in a beautiful 15ct Yellow Gold and has delicately engraved shoulders. A truly stunning...
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, 1960-70s Italy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18 karat white gold ring with a central ruby of 1.8 carats surrounded by double rows of diamonds for a total of 3.00 carats / Made in Italy 1960s-1970s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.40 Carat Star Ruby Diamond Art Deco Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
This dazzling 1920's Art Deco masterpiece begins with a oval cabochon 3.40ct Star ruby which is mounted in a platinum filigree setting. 18 round cut diamonds adorn the dome style cro...
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 2.95ct Ruby & Quartz Bombe Band Ring, Size 6.5
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold vintage sterling silver bombe band set with approximately 2.95 carats of squared pinkish‑red rubies arranged in a geometric mosaic across the domed surface. The vivid rubies a...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
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. The vividly red oval cabochon cut Ruby weighs 2.52 cara...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A GIA-certified 4.43 carat oval brilliant diamond in G color and I1 clarity is four-prong set in a platinum 900 wide dome ring featuring two rows of channel-set cabochon rubies flank...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & Diamond - Retro bow ring - Vintage bombé
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky single Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 k Yellow gold, which turned some what orangy during the years. It is a great layer of patina ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make a bold statement with David Webb's exquisite large ruby ring, adorned with sparkling pavé-set diamonds. A stunning fusion of opulence and artistry, perfect for any occasion. Th...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold Diamonds, Lapis Lazuli and Rubies Cocktail Ring
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an 18K yellow gold diamonds, Lapis lazuli and rubies cocktail ring. The top of the ring forms a flower. This one is made of an external large halo of ten round cut and facete...
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Bombé Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
A beautifully sculpted vintage bombé ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, showcasing approximately 4.50 carats of richly saturated rubies arranged in an intricate domed composition....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Corona V. Natural Ruby Raised Semi Domed Statement Ring 14 Karat
Located in New York, NY
Corona V. / C. 19 Statement Ring .40ct Natural Round Vivid Red Rubies. Clean Clarity, Transparent. 14kt. yellow gold 3D Spikes within Semi Dome to Implement Total: 11.9 Grams.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unisex 18k Gold Retro Cabochon Ruby Ring, Circa 1980s, Italy, 10ct
Located in Firenze, IT
Centering on an east west set oval cabochon ruby, with in a sculpted gold mounting Ring size 7 1/4 Ruby:One oval cabochon weighing approximately 10 carats Marks: 750, Italian registr...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1950s Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ball Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Icon of the 1950's, this ring is set with 5 round rubies and 4 round sapphires in star settings. On either side of the head, the start of th...
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage white gold ring with rubies, Poland, second half of the 20th century
Located in Chorzów, PL
Vintage ring - a charming dome with rubies Made of 14-karat white gold (0.585 fineness) Set with 13 natural rubies with a total weight of approximately 1.00 ct.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 karat yellow gold tank ring - Ruby & old cut Diamond - Retro Vintage bow ring
Located in Antwerp, BE
For sale is this lovely bulky old European Cut diamond ring. This Ruby Tank ring is made in 18 karat Yellow gold and marked with an 18k mark. This type of ring is called a Tank ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Channel Set Sapphire Ruby Emerald & Diamond Domed Knot Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 17 Rubies, 19 Emeralds & 8 Sapphires - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red, Green & Blue Colors - 1.50ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Retro Solid Yellow Gold Large 2.40ctw Round Ruby Sputnik Domed Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (21) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Prong Set - Natural Variation in color - Red Color - 2.40ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 11....
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Bombe' Band Ring
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
The timeless Bombe' style of this ring will never go out of style! Comprised of 18 karat yellow gold centered around a gemmy oval cabochon ruby = 5.22 Carat & 64 rbc diamonds pave' s...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Retro 6.00 Carat Spinel Cabochon, Rubys and Diamonds Ring 18k solid Gold. Very impressively made by designer. The square Rubys and sapphires on the side of the ring are channel set a...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k 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.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique sapphire and diamond dome rings are the perfect minimal accessory for everyday wear, versatile enough to work with all types of outfits. They have grown in popularity due to their simple and elegant design. With smooth lines and a polished surface, these chunky rings can look futuristic or tastefully modern.
Their name comes from an all-metal dome design that is thinner on one side of the band and becomes thicker on the opposite side with a curved shape. The bands range in thickness, and you can find varieties in gold, silver and other precious metals adorned with gemstones like sapphire, diamond or onyx.
Dome rings fit into the same design category as the similarly minimalist signet and cocktail rings. Unlike those styles, which have one part elevated from the band, a dome ring has a seamless and smooth design with no patterns.
Go modern or classic with an authentic dome ring. You can wear a dome ring on a night out in a flashy evening dress with dangling earrings or at work with a conservative blouse and a pair of studs. It even looks great with casual jeans and a T-shirt. With thinner dome rings, you can stack them and offset your look with a dainty necklace.
On 1stDibs, browse dome rings by creator, including pieces by Sarosi By Timeless Gems, Cartier and Ferrucci, or by style such as contemporary, modern, retro or Art Deco.
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