$2,583Sale Price|35% Off
Estate 18K .40 ctw RUBY 1.15 ctw DIAMOND COCKTAIL RING Sz 5.75 $3975
Located in Conroe, TX
Stunning Estate Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Materials: 18K Gold Ring Size: 5.75 Hallmarks: K18 0.48 D1.15 Total Weight (grams): 7.40 Primary Stone(s) Type: Ruby Primary Stone(s) ...
18k Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Wedding Band, Size 6.25
Located in Brunswick, ME
Estate Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band Ring Size 6.25 Metal: 14K white gold Weight: 2 grams.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
Oscar Heyman Marquise Diamond Estate Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning creation by Oscar Heyman, featuring a 1.30-carat marquise-cut diamond at its center, perfectly framed by a halo of round brilliant diamonds. Elegant baguette-cut diamonds ...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold 18k Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.10ct Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Stone: Diamond, Ruby Secondar...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Ring. GIA 1.20ct Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Whether as a striking addition to a fine jewelry collection or a treasured heirloom, this ruby and diamond ring is a magnificent testament to expert artistry and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$8,240Sale Price|20% Off
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.90ct Cushion Cut Ruby FIligree Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite platinum ring showcases a captivating approx 0.9-carat cushio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond And Ruby Ring. 0.50ct Diamond Ruby Double Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite ring showcases a striking appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 12.90ct Cushion Cut Rare Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 12.90 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Rare Natural Burma Ruby Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 14K White Gold Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.50 Carat Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Ruby Old Mine Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.60ct Secondary Stone: Diamond Second...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
AGL Burma Ruby Halo Ring. 1.40ct Unheated Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Manufacturer: Cartier Certification: AGL Certificate Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: F ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,080Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 1.10ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.25 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 3.82 Grams This exquisite platinum rin...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
12.50 Carat Burma Ruby Ring. Rare Natural Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: Approx 12.90 Carats Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Stone: Ruby Jewelry Type: Engagement Ring Jewelry Style: Prong Set Ring Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable A tru...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cushion Cut Amethyst and Ruby Ring. 1.80ct 18k Yellow Gold Ring Ruby Accented
Located in New York, NY
Together, the rubies weigh approximately 0.40-carats, enhancing the ring’s timeless appeal with their deep red glow.
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
No Heat Burma Ruby Ring. AGL 1.40ct Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: AGL Certificate Primary Stone: Burma Ruby Primary Stone Carat: Approx. 1.4-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Color: F Color Primary Stone Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Romantic Estate 4.9TCW Diamond Ruby 18K White Gold Wide Love Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
Fine estate 4.9TCW diamond and ruby 18K white gold wide eternity band ring 20th Century Diamonds: F-G, full and single cut, 2.3 TCW Rubies: lively, raspberry red, 2.6 TCW Marks: 18K ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band - VHK#805A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 14K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band - VHK#805A Item Details: Year: 2000s Ring Size: 6.75 (Sizable) Metal Type: 14K gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 4.43 grams Diamond D...
Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Ruby Side Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the aquamarine, the ring’s shoulders are adorned with bezel-set, baguette-cut natural rubies, weighing approximately 0.4-carats in total.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring. 1.6ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, 18k Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 5.32 Grams This exquisite gemstone ring ...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Large Citrine Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Large Citrine diamond and ruby silver and gold cocktail ring. * ABOUT THIS ITEM: #R-DJ69F.
Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Estate Bold Ring, 2 Oval Ruby 3.00 cttw, Round Diamond 2.26 cttw G-H VS2-SI2, 18K White Gold 6.44g Jewelry Type : Ring Jewelry Style : Bold Metal Type : 18K White Gold Metal Weight ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond Band - VHK#862B Item Details: Year: 1950s Ring Size: 7.5 Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weig...
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Gold Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Baguette Ruby Side
Located in New York, NY
Complementing the aquamarine, the ring’s shoulders are adorned with bezel-set, baguette-cut natural rubies, weighing approximately 0.4-carats in total.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Engagement Ring. 0.80ct Heart Shape Diamond Ruby Accent Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.80 Carats Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: VS1 Clarity Secondary Stones: Ruby, Diamond Secondary Stone Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Buccellati Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Burma Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold 1970
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
The juxtaposition of the bold ruby and the intricately engraved gold elevates the ring from mere accessory to heirloom-quality treasure.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Marquise Ruby Round Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate Eternity Band Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone: Diamond Jewelry Type: Eternity Band Jewelry Style: Alternating Metal: Platinum Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable This elegant eternity band feature...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Aquamarine and Ruby Halo Ring. 2.60ct Round Aquamarine Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The careful placement of these rubies creates a harmonious flow from the halo to the band, enhancing the ring’s refined aesthetic.
Aquamarine, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
0.50ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Emerald Cut Diamond Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Color: J Color Clarity: VS1 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite ring showcases a striking appro...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Engagement Ring. Oval Cut Ruby Three Stone Diamond Accent Ring Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Ruby Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.70-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Oval Cut Jewelry Type: Cocktail Ring Jewelry Style: Three Stone Metal: 18k Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.7...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage Buccellati Burma Ruby Ring. 7.40ct Oval Cut Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
The juxtaposition of the bold ruby and the intricately engraved gold elevates the ring from mere accessory to heirloom-quality treasure.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Princess Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Vibrant ruby and diamond harem ring crafted out of 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/Ä°stanbul, 34
💎 We Cover All U.S. Import Taxes USA — No Hidden Fees!💎 Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring In very good condition. Total weight is 2.9 ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2.48 Carat Certified Untreated Ruby Engagement Solitaire Ring Platinum
Located in Brunswick, ME
A classic natural ruby engagement ring estate. Set with one cushion-shaped old cut natural untreated ruby in a prong setting open back with a weight of 2.48 carats.
Ruby, Platinum
$10,240Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring. GIA 1.20ct Old European Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Certification: GIA Certified Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx 1.20-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: F Color Primary Stone Clarity: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Kunzite and Ruby Halo Ring. 9.90ct Cushion Cut Kunzite Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Kunzite Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 9.90-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Cushion Cut Secondary Stone: Ruby Secondary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.00-Carats Secondary Stone Cut...
Kunzite, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Edwardian 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring. Cushion & Old European Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I-J Color Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Cushion Cut Style: Edwardian ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$5,040Sale Price|20% Off
Kunzite and Ruby Ring. 2.50ct Round Kunzite Diamond Double Halo Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Encircling the center stone is a meticulously crafted double halo—an inner row of vibrant rubies and an outer ring of pave-set old European cut diamonds.
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Platinum
14k 1960's Rock Crystal Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our exceptional 14k Estate Rock Crystal, Diamond, and Ruby Ring. This ring is size 8.75 measuring 30.00mm x 19.47mm x 19.46mm.
Diamond, Rock Crystal, Ruby, 14k Gold
Victorian 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, 18k Gold
Old European Cut Halo Ring. 1.50ct Diamond French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as an engagement ring or statement piece, its timeless beauty and striking ruby halo make it truly unforgettable.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mauboussin Vintage Ring. Diamond and Ruby Sapphire Ring 18K Yellow Gold 1980
Located in New York, NY
The rubies and sapphires, each meticulously selected for their rich color and brilliance, are arranged in a captivating diagonal pattern that enhances the ring’s dynamic visual appeal.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Half Eternity 18K Yellow Gold Wedding Ring. Ruby and Diamond Band Ring 2.4mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Wedding Band Style: Half Eternity Band Band Widt...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
1.50 Carat Engagement Ring. Old European Diamond Ruby Halo Ring Platinum K VS1
Located in New York, NY
Whether worn as an engagement ring or statement piece, its timeless beauty and striking ruby halo make it truly unforgettable.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring Circa 1980s
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Oval Ruby Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring circa 1980s. * The Oval Ruby and Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring was made in the 1980s.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 1.60 Carat Old European Cut Ring. Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Weight: Approx. 1.60-Carats Primary Stone Cut: Old European Cut Primary Stone Color: J Color Primary Stone Clarity: SI1 Clarity Secondary Stone:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum and 3 Ruby Engagement Ring. 0.70TCW Oval Rubies Round Cut Diamond Halo
Located in New York, NY
Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Oval Cut Style: Art Deco This exquisite three-stone ring showcases a trio of vibrant oval-cut rubies, elegantly set in an east-west...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.70ct Diamond and Ruby Halo Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Ruby Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Diamond, Ruby, & Yellow Sapphire Vintage Engagement Ring in Platinum
Located in Boston, MA
Aston Estate Jewelry Presents: An exquisite engagement ring featuring a central round diamond, expertly cut and set to capture light with brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Platinum
GIA Half Carat Asscher Cut Diamond Ring. French Ruby Halo Ring Platinum J VS2
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding these are old-cut diamonds that lend a touch of antique brilliance and further elevate the ring’s unique character. The visual harmony between the rubies and diamonds dra...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,680Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Six Stone Engagement Ring. 1.10ct Ruby 1ct Diamond 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, 18k Gold
$1,280Sale Price|20% Off
Half Eternity Ruby and Diamond Wedding Ring. Alternate 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: French Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 1.70 Grams Wedding Band Style: Hal...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum and 20 Carat Kunzite Ring. Diamond Ruby Accent Cocktail Ring 18K Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 11.78 Grams This exquisite ring...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage Platinum Carré Cut Diamond & Vivid Ruby Channel Set Cocktail Ring 2.70ct
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautifully crafted vintage platinum ring showcasing a striking geometric design, channel set with alternating natural vivid red carré-cut rubies and bright white carré-cut diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,160Sale Price|20% Off
Edwardian Era Diamond and Ruby Ring. Diamond Cluster Halo Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.5 US, Resizable Color: I-J Color Clarity: VS1-SI1 Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Antique Cushion Cut, Cushion Cut Style: Edwardian ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$28,800Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 2 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Art Deco Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This no heat ruby engagement ring is quite the beauty and one of the rarer treasures in our collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 1.25 Carat Emerald Cut Mozambique Ruby Ring. 0.40ct Diamond Halo Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Whether as a striking addition to a fine jewelry collection or a treasured heirloom, this ruby and diamond ring is a magnificent testament to expert artistry and timeless elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Retro 1940s 14k Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.95ct
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: Very Good Era: Retro Year: 1940s Metal: 14k Rose Gold & Palladium Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.95 Cut: Old European Color: I-J Clarity: SI2 Accent Gemstones & Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Palladium
Large Kunzite Ring. 20.80ct Emerald Cut Kunzite Ruby Accent Cocktail Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6.75 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum, Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby Stone Cut: Emerald Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 11.78 Grams This exquisite rin...
Diamond, Kunzite, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
0.70 Carat Round Brilliant Ring. Diamond French Ruby Halo Engagement Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Total Weight: 2.9 Grams This exquisit...
Diamond, Ruby, 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.Â
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.Â
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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