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Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring in 14ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
Fabulous antique five stone ruby and diamond eternity or engagement ring set in 14ct gold. With
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby and diamond ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with an 18k white gold setting. The pierced
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Early 2000s British Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold, Round Emerald Baguette Diamond Band Stack
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
stones are set in an 14 karat yellow gold band! Emeralds are the birthstone for May and diamonds are the
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

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

Sapphire Diamond Ring, 14 Karat Gold, Round Blue Sapphire Baguette Diamond Band
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
diamonds. The stones are set in a 14 karat white gold band! It looks wonderful as a wedding band or in a
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2010s American Modern Band Rings

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Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Three rows of gemstones stud this gorgeous Victorian ring. Five diamonds form the middle row, with
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

10k White Gold Natural Ruby Womens Eternity Ring, Customizable Metal & Stones
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful Eternity ring has been set with five Natural Colorful Rubies approx 2.5mm (0.1
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14K Yellow Gold Natural Emerald Womens Five Stone Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our stunning ornate Victorian inspired five stone ring is made in your choice of 9K, 10K or 14K
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paris & Lily, 22K Gold, Black Diamond, Ruby and Grey Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
rose cut diamond center stone with .9mm red rubies surrounding the center stone bezel and top of ring
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2010s American Contemporary Bridal Rings

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Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Handmade, 18 Karat Gold, Ruby & Diamond Geometric Ring
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This handmade 'cubism' ring is crafted from 18 karat yellow gold and is set with seven stones in
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20th Century Modernist Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18k White Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
diamond eternity ring. Ruby Quality Cut Round Faceted Content 0.24 carat Diamond Quality Colour (average
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Vintage 1970s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

Vintage 1980s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This yellow gold ruby and diamond ring is fine quality
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20th Century Unknown Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
a further five small rose cut diamonds set in between the rubies. The stones have been set into a
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Beautiful 0.71ct Ruby and Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating ring features five oval-shaped red rubies with a total carat weight of 0.67ct
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stunning 1.39ct Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Make a statement with this elegant 18K Yellow Gold ring, featuring five stunning oval-shaped rubies
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2010s Singaporean Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10k White Gold Natural Ruby & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
A stunning 10K White Gold Five Stone, Half Eternity Ring handset with Natural Rubies & Diamonds
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2010s British Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold

Belle Epoque three - row ruby, sapphire and diamond gold ring
Located in Napoli, NA
- Excellent METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Rubies ct 1.50; Sapphires ct 1.50; Diamonds ct 1.30 DESIGN ERA: 1890
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Precious 2.51ct Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
features five oval-cut rubies with a combined weight of 0.75ct, complemented by 76 round brilliant rubies
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2010s Singaporean Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Ruby Engagement Diamond Halo Ring (Approx. 1.20-Carats), Platinum
Located in New York, NY
red of the ruby. Further elevating its design, the ring features five round brilliant-cut diamonds on
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.43 Carat Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Cluster Platinum Dome Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Pinkish Red Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dome Ring. This dome shank ring is set in a platinum
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.58tgw Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A yellow gold, sapphire, diamond and ruby ring, comprising five cushion shaped sapphires, five old
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Antique 1890s Victorian Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Edwardian 14K Gold Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Garnet, Pearl Harem Ring
Located in Venice, CA
, sapphires, rubies, and green demantoid garnets. The ring consists of five 14k gold bands, held together at
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Edwardian Band Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Garnet, Diamond, Silver, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ruby Cts 0.18 and Round Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Seize the moment and declare your love with our Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring today. Adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Engagement Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 4.67 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.86 Carat Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
ruby ring with diamonds has been crafted in platinum with an 18k yellow gold setting. The pierced
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 0.82 Carat Ruby and 1.28 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Dress Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
vintage ruby and ring with diamonds has been crafted in 18k white gold. The pierced decorated setting is
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
ring captures the glamour and sophistication of the era. Its unique rectangular shape features five
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold, Gold

NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Violet Purple Titanium Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Glittering and Sparkling Magnificent Fancy Emerald Cut Ruby and Fancy Diamond Ring. Ring Contains approx
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Titanium

NWT $32, 500 18KT Gold Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond Bombe Ring
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling Fancy Ruby, Pink Sapphire, and Diamond Ring. Ring Contains approx 23CTS of Beautiful Fancy Rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Giardinetti Ring 1ct Emerald Diamond Ruby 14K Gold SilverØ 2.5US/4gr
Located in SE
each. Five old cushion and mixed rose cut Diamonds ca. 3x 2.5mm /ca. 0.2ct each. Total weight of stones
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Antique 1780s European Romantic Cluster Rings

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Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold

Certified Ring with Natural Unheated Ruby and Diamond gems, 14 Karat White Gold
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Daugavpils, LV
Natural Ruby and Diamond gems 14 Karat White Gold Ring Laboratory full certificate Main Stone
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2010s Mozambican Art Deco Engagement Rings

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Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco 0.42 Carat Ruby and 2.97 Carat Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive ruby and diamond cocktail ring in white gold is supplied with two IDGL diamond grading report
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, White Gold

1.32 Carat Pigeon Blood Ruby & Diamond Half Eternity Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
diamonds, creating a luxurious and timeless design. At the heart of this ring are five round-cut rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

BOUCHERON Paris 1970 Deco Ring 18Kt White Gold With 1.75 Ctw Diamonds & Rubies
By Boucheron
Located in Miami, FL
a great selection of forty-five earth mined natural gemstones, such; white colorless diamonds and
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Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following
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Antique Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Cluster Rings

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18k Gold

Oval Ruby and Pave Diamond Semi-Eternity Band Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ring size: 8.5 Elevate your jewelry collection with our exquisite 5 stone oval cut ruby band ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby & Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
consisting of a beautiful stack of five bands. The top of the bands alternate between having fine rubies and
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Vintage Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Toi-Et-Moi Crossover Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage ruby, sapphire and diamond toi-et-moi crossover ring set in 18k yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

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Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Art Deco 3 Carat Diamond and Ruby Tablet or Plaque Ring in Platinum, Circa 1925
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
. The stones consist of 38 diamonds and 18 rubies. The center stone is very clean, European-cut, bezel
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

C1920 Colorful Harem Ring w Paste Sapphires, Paste Diamonds and Paste Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
that connects the bands and has "diamond", "ruby", and "sapphire" paste stones set in a horizontal
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Fashion Rings

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14k Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Channel Set 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band
Located in Towson, MD
This vintage 14 karat yellow gold, ruby, and diamond ring features six (6) round rubies weighing
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Late 20th Century North American Contemporary Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold 1/2 Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This half eternity band holds five rich red square rubies totalling 10pts and in between these
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Band Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Solid 9K Yellow Gold Natural Ruby womens Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
design it is sure to be an eyecatcher while being very comfortable to wear. Set with five vibrant Rubies
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2010s British Art Deco Dome Rings

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Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Five Amethyst Victorian Style Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
, Aquamarine, Blue Topaz, Citrine, CZ, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Pink
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This eternity ring is made from 585 14K White Gold with five stunning Opal Triplets. A beautiful
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, White Gold

Solid 9K White Gold Natural 5 Stone Opal Triplet Engagement Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This eternity ring is made from 375 9K White Gold with five stunning Opal Triplets. A beautiful
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2010s British Victorian Engagement Rings

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Opal, 9k Gold, White Gold

Ceylon Sapphire and Diamond Cluster Ballerina Cocktail Ring 18k White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
A noteworthy ring set with the finest Sri-Lankan Oval Brilliant Cut Sapphires and Diamond Cocktail
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Fashion Rings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Dilys' Ginseng Motif Rutile Quartz and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Dilys'
Located in Hong Kong, HK
carat, 13 fancy sapphires totaling .40 carat, 10 fancy color diamonds totaling .17 carat, five ruby
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2010s Hong Kong Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Quartz, Brown Diamond, Y...

10k White Gold Natural Amethyst & Diamond Womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning 10K white gold five stone design set with natural vibrant Amethysts & Diamonds
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2010s British Modern Bridal Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Gold Natural Opal & Diamond womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Genuine Natural Opals & Diamonds - Five marquise cut 6x3mm (0.24"x0.12") Colorful Opals and four
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2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Opal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

MAUBOUSSIN Paris Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With 6.58 Ctw Sapphire & Diamonds
By Mauboussin
Located in Miami, FL
Gia certified sapphire cocktail ring designed by Mauboussin. This is a fabulous gem set cocktail
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Vintage 1980s French Modernist Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

9k White Gold Natural Deep Blue Sapphire & Diamond Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Genuine Natural Sapphires & Diamonds - Five marquise cut 6x3mm (0.24"x0.12") Natural Sapphires and
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2010s British Contemporary Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, White Gold

9K Yellow Gold Natural Diamond & AAA Aquamarine Womens Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This stunning ring has been set with five nice white & bright diamonds weighing a total of 0.10ct
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2010s British Victorian Cluster Rings

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Aquamarine, Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1910 Multi Gemstone set Harem Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
alternative wedding or engagement ring. The diamonds measure .25 carats, the rubies (.25 ct), sapphires (.1
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Fashion Rings

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Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold,...

Cross Pendant Necklace with Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, American Cross
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful hand crafted necklace has three stunning stones set across the pendant. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

14K Rose Gold Australian Opal Ring
Located in Chesham, GB
This is a stunning Antique Style 14K Rose Gold ring set with five 6x4mm (0.24"x0.16" inches) Fiery
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2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

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Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18kt gold multi - colour gemstone three - row band ring
Located in Braintree, GB
18kt gold 1.30 cts. Ruby, 1.28 ct. Sapphire, and 1.00 ct. Old Mine-Cut Diamond Ring. A beautifully
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Antique 1880s Fashion Rings

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18k Gold

Solid Yellow 14KGold Natural Sapphire womens Band Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Traditional Solid 14K Gold five Stone Ring has been hand set with a beautiful set of Vibrant
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2010s British Victorian Bridal Rings

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Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 10k Yellow Gold Pearl womens Eternity Ring Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
This Delightful 10k Gold ring has been set with five Full Cultured Pearls, equally sized at approx
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

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Pearl, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Natural Emerald Eternity Ring, Customizable
Located in Chesham, GB
Our classic white gold half eternity ring is set with five vibrant natural emeralds, each measuring
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2010s British Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Emerald, 10k Gold, White Gold

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Five Stone Ruby Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the five stone ruby diamond ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect five stone ruby diamond ring may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a five stone ruby diamond ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Roman Malakov, Five Star Jewelry and Kurt Wayne are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a five stone ruby diamond 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 Five Stone Ruby Diamond Ring?

Prices for a five stone ruby diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $414 and can go as high as $23,174, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,975.

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 Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry 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 ringsvintage 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.