Estate Ruby Rings

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Vintage Diamond and Ruby Platinum Cocktail Ring Fine Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Diamond and Ruby Platinum Vintage Art Deco Revival Ring. Centering a securely Hand set .88 Carat Old European Cut Diamond. Surrounded by .60tcw Rubies and .60tcw Ol...

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Late 20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Mens Emerald Diamond Ruby Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band

$5,250

Mens Emerald Diamond Ruby Ring Vintage 14K Gold Band

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

This beautiful vintage ring for a man is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold and White gold for the top. Two 5mm natural Earth mined Emeralds and one 5mm Ruby totaling 1.61 carat...

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20th Century Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

$2,520

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Band Platinum Ring. Securely Hand set with 3 Rubies weighing approx. 1.15tcw, enhanced with Diamonds, weighing appr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Round cut Diamond Ruby Beaded Band 18K White Gold

$560Sale Price|20% Off

Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Round cut Diamond Ruby Beaded Band 18K White Gold

By Estate Diamond Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Made By: Estate Diamond Jewelry Metal: Gold, White Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut, Round Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

$6,930

Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Opposites Ring. Hand set with 2.00tcw Rubies, and 1.50tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds. Hand crafted 18K White Gold mounting. Ring size 6.75, ...

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Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Ring 14K Rose Gold Spiral Cocktail Retro Old Mine cut

$3,450

$3,875

Ruby Onyx Diamond Ring Sz 4.5 Platinum Estate Cocktail Ring Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish ruby, onyx & diamond ring crafted in 900 platinum. Cushion cut mixed natural ruby, approx. 1.40ct (7 x 6mm), dark red color, visible inclusions, good cut, Thailand origin, ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum

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Platinum 1.75 Carat Diamond and Ruby Estate Engagement Ring

Located in New York, NY

Platinum 1.75 CT Diamond and Ruby Estate Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum Finger Size: 6.5 Gram Weight: 7.1 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.75 CT Diamond color: I-J Diamond Clarity: I1-I2 Dia...

Estate 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ct Natural Fuchsia Pink Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring

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Estate 14k Yellow Gold 1.10ct Natural Fuchsia Pink Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Deland, FL

MATERIAL: 14K yellow gold (tested) WEIGHT: 4.1 grams GEMSTONES: The ring holds an oval natural pink ruby. It has inclusions with a total weight of 1.10 cts, which is marked on the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Estate Cocktail Ring

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18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Estate Cocktail Ring

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 18 K White Gold Finger Size: 6.5 Gram Weight: 8.6 Diamond Carat Weight: 1.5 CT Diamond Color: Diamond Clarity: Gemstone: Ruby Diamond Cut: Round, Baguette Gemstone Weight: ...

14 Karat White Gold 45 Carat Aquamarine and Rubies Deco Estate Ring

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14 Karat White Gold 45 Carat Aquamarine and Rubies Deco Estate Ring

Located in New York, NY

Metal: 14 K White Gold Finger Size: 8 Gram Weight: 21.3 Diamond Carat Weight: Diamond color: I-J Diamond Clarity: SI1-SI2 Diamond Cut: Round Gemstone: Aquamarine/Rubies Gemstone We...

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Ruby Eternity Ring, Estate 14 Karat White Gold

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed estate eternity ring, crafted in 14 karat white gold.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

$3,980

Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band 2.02 TDW Bubble

By Estate Jewelry

Located in East Brunswick, NJ

Natural Diamond Ring 18K Gold Band 2.02 TDW Bubble This vintage estate ring is finely crafted in solid 18K Yellow Gold and set with genuine white and fiery natural diamonds. Center ...

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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

$2,750

1927 Lord Ring 0.5 ct Sapphire 0.6 ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Ø US 6.5/ 6g

Located in SE

Three Stones Ring for Men in solid 18K Yellow Gold with natural Blue Sapphire stone of medium Blue color old diamond cut Ø 4mm x 2 mm deep / about 0.5ct. Two old diamond cut natural ...

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

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Estate Ruby Rings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of estate ruby rings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 502 vintage editions and 178 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 18th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. Pieces in our collection of estate ruby rings made by modern jewelers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Estate Jewelry, Five Star Jewelry and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut estate ruby rings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes oval cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our estate ruby rings for sale are for women, but there are 146 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much are Estate Ruby Rings?

On average, estate ruby rings at 1stDibs sell for $2,995, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $1,200,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.