Estate 18K White Gold Buff Top Invisible Ruby Diamond Wide Band Ring 5.54cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A solidly crafted contemporary cocktail ring done in 18K white gold and invisibly set with approximately 5cttw in buff top natural red rubies as well as .54cttw in G-I color Vs1-2 cl...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Vintage Ring Estate Fine Jewelry Signed 4.75
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co band, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. One estimated 0.01 carat ruby is accented with an estimated 0.01 carat sapphire. The ruby & s...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Buccellati Estate 18K Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Wide Band Ring with GIA
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
A rare and collectible Buccellati estate ring featuring a Burma No Heat ruby, accompanied by GIA Report #6237484341.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Carre Square Baguette Diamond Ruby Onyx Cocktail Ring GIA
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A stunning vintage ring hand made in 18K yellow gold and topped with polished black onyx and centered by a 1.12ct natural oval ruby. Channel set down the top and bottom as well as th...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sally Sohn Happy Face Ring Diamond Ruby Sz 5.25 Estate Fine Signed Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish Sally Sohn happy face ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.02 carats and rubies total an estimated 0.01 carats. Sally Sohn is a South Kore...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Star Ring Vintage 18 Karat White Gold Estate Fine Cocktail Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond & ruby cocktail ring crafted in 18 karat white gold. Tapered baguette cut diamonds and one round brilliant cut diamond total an estimated 0.66 carats (estim...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate 18K White & Rose Gold Pavé Diamond Ruby Sapphire Feather Band Ring Sz 7.5
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A vibrant contemporary ring crafted in 18K white gold, accented with warm rose gold pavé sections that give the design a rich, dimensional contrast. The face of the ring is set with ...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Mixed Cut Diamond Ruby Band Vintage Ring 14k White Gold Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant vintage band, crafted in 14 karat white gold (circa 1980s to 1990s). Mixed cut diamonds (baguette, round brilliant, pear and marquise cut) range in size from 0.01 to 0.10 c...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Vintage Estate 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby and Pearl Harem Ring - Size 7 1/2.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Eternity Band Size 5.5
Located in Montgomery, AL
We love that this one band can be worn so many ways!! Band Details Material: 14K White Gold Band Width: 1.9mm Band Height: 2.5mm Weight: 2.1 Grams Finger Size: 5 1/2 Band Can Not Be...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, W...
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Levian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring - VHK#449B Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 7 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.9 grams ...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Pave Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Domed Wide Band Ring 3.90ctw Sz 6
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A beautiful slightly domed wide pave diamond band done in 18K white gold set with approximately 3.90ctw in G-J color Vs2-Si1 clarity round diamonds as well as natural rubies, sapphir...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
$4,880Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Product Details Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold Center Stone: Natural Ruby Center Ruby Weight: 1.90 Carats Outer Rubies: Natural Oval Cut Rubies (3 x 4 mm) Outer Ruby Weight: 3.00 Carat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
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
18K Pink Rose Gold Ruby Pinky Ring
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
18K Pink Gold Ruby Pinky Ring This exquisite Estate 18K Pink Gold Ruby Pinky Ring features two vibrant natural oval rubies measuring 4 × 6 mm each, beautifully set in a warm, romanti...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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
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
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ballerina Ring 14k Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A really beautiful example of a ballerina style ring. The center holds a beautiful red ruby that glows from within and it's surrounded in an elegant display of white sparkling diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
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
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
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Estate Natural Diamond And Sapphire Emerald Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 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
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
Antique Victorian Asymmetric Diamond & Ruby Fleur-des-Lis Navette Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Dinner rings were made to be seen across a table, and this Victorian ruby and diamond fleur-de-lis navette ring was crated for the job.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Mid Century 18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, 1970s
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
You'll love how bold and bright this ring feels. Condition: Very Good Era: Mid Century Year: 1970s Metal: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 9 Carat Weight: 0.90 Cut: Round Brilliant Color R...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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, 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
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Era: Vintage Estate-Style Material: Platinum Ring Size: 6 Free Resizable This beautiful vintage estate-style wedding band features a refined combination of diamonds and rubies.
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...
Ruby, Diamond, Palladium, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
GIA Certified 2.25 Carat Burma Ruby Engagement Ring Solitaire Pigeon Blood Red
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Beaumont natural ruby engagement ring is centered by a vivid, pigeon blood red oval ruby certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
Ruby, Platinum
1940's Retro Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring 14k Rose Gold
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1940's. Unique retro ring with old european cut diamonds, single cut diamonds and lab grown rubies which are period appropriate.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
1935 Retro Ruby and Transitional Cut Diamond Two Tone Ring 18k/Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
A fine example of a retro era ring with a bold, sculptural design and two tone platinum with rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
$15,750Sale Price|25% Off
Art Deco Revival Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Platinum Snake Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
An alluring Art Deco-style diamond snake ring. Centered by a 150-year-old hand-faceted rose-cut diamond wrapped in lush emeralds, diamond scales, and riveting ruby eyes.
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
Snake Wrap Ring 6 Bands Vintage 18k Yellow Gold 5 Serpent Fine Estate Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed vintage snake ring, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold (circa 1970s to 1980s). Three rubies are set into the head and eyes and total an estimated 0.08 carats. F...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid Century 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and diamond engagement ring is both gorgeous and groovy!
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond and Ruby Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Wedding Band Platinum 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Other Details: Secondary Stones: Diamond, Ruby Diamond Cut: Princess Cut and Round Brilliant Cut Ruby Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Stone Setting: Channel Set Jewelry Type: Band Style: ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Set Adler Genève Necklace, Earrings, Ring, Estate to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said
By Adler
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set Adler Genève Necklace, Earring, Ring Ruby Heart shape, Diamonds Estate to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Comes with the original Adler Genève jewellery box Necklace Diamonds: Brill...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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