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1920s Art Deco 1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band
1920s Art Deco 1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band

1920s Art Deco 1.00 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6.25 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 1.9 grams Color Stone Details: Type

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

1.40 Carat Square Ruby Platinum Eternity Platinum Wedding Band Ring
1.40 Carat Square Ruby Platinum Eternity Platinum Wedding Band Ring

1.40 Carat Square Ruby Platinum Eternity Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

28 Square cut, channel set ruby platinum wedding band ring. This eternity wedding band boasts 28

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Leon Mege platinum flexible wedding band with rubies
Leon Mege platinum flexible wedding band with rubies

Leon Mege platinum flexible wedding band with rubies

By Leon Mege

Located in New York, NY

We infused the unisex wedding band with natural rubies on the sides of the wedding band. finger

Category

2010s Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Multi Gem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Multi Gem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band

Multi Gem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Honolulu, HI

Multigem & Diamond Platinum Wedding Band featuring diamonds, rubies and Aquamarine. The ring has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Byard F. Brogan .15 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Ring
Byard F. Brogan .15 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Ring

Byard F. Brogan .15 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Wedding Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Byard F. Brogan classic Ruby and Diamond wedding band ring. Set with 15 square rubies totaling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band

Platinum Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

A timeless vintage treasure, this platinum eternity band combines bold color with elegant

Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band
Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band

Tiffany & Co Burma Ruby Platinum Eternity Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

Rare and magnificent platinum eternity band handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. set with 19 perfectly

Category

Vintage 1970s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved
Alternating Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved

Alternating Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite diamond and natural ruby band is a timeless piece, featuring approximately 0.50

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band

Estate Platinum Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band

Located in Narberth, PA

An absolutely gorgeous Estate diamond and ruby eternity band! Made of platinum, this feminine band

Category

Mid-20th Century Wedding Rings

Materials

Platinum

Alternating Princess Round Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Alternating Princess Round Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Alternating Princess Round Diamond Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite vintage estate-style wedding band is a stunning testament to timeless craftsmanship

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Marquise Diamond Carre Ruby Half Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Alternating Marquise Diamond Carre Ruby Half Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Alternating Marquise Diamond Carre Ruby Half Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

Jewelry Type: Ring / Wedding Band Jewelry Style: Half Eternity Band, Diamond and Ruby Band, Milgrain Band

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Care Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Antique Care Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Antique Care Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

"This exquisite Art Deco eternity band showcases a continuous line of care-cut ruby stones totaling

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

8.27 Carats Total Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
8.27 Carats Total Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

8.27 Carats Total Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby & Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

By Roman Malakov

Located in New York, NY

This all around wedding band features 8 emerald-cut natural rubies weighing 4.18 carats total and 8

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 1.70 Carats Total Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby Versatile Wedding Band
Antique 1.70 Carats Total Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby Versatile Wedding Band

Antique 1.70 Carats Total Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby Versatile Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

An antique art deco eternity wedding band, showcasing baguette cut sapphires and rubies weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

French Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band 1.36ct Platinum
French Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band 1.36ct Platinum

French Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band 1.36ct Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite platinum eternity band is elegantly channel-set with a stunning array of French-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Three by Three
Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Three by Three

Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Three by Three

Located in New York, NY

. Handcrafted in luxurious platinum, the band is designed to encircle the finger with a continuous line of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved Scroll Motif
Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved Scroll Motif

Alternating Ruby Diamond Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved Scroll Motif

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite “three by three” ruby and diamond band is a true statement of elegance and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Alternating Links Diamond Accent Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Antique Alternating Links Diamond Accent Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Antique Alternating Links Diamond Accent Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

, making this piece a true collector’s treasure. Crafted in platinum, this band embodies both durability

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Marquise Diamond Round Ruby Eternity Band Wedding Platinum
Alternating Marquise Diamond Round Ruby Eternity Band Wedding Platinum

Alternating Marquise Diamond Round Ruby Eternity Band Wedding Platinum

Located in New York, NY

appearance. Handcrafted in platinum, the band offers both durability and sophistication. Each ruby showcases

Category

2010s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Alternating Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Ruby Alternating Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Ruby Alternating Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite "three by three" diamond and ruby wedding band is a timeless statement of elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4.5 Metal: Platinum Size: 4.5 Band

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4
TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

TIFFANY & Co. Platinum 3mm Half Circle Diamond Ruby Band Ring 4 Metal: Platinum Size: 4 Band

Category

2010s American Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Square Cut Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved
Square Cut Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved

Square Cut Burmese Ruby Eternity Wedding Band Platinum Engraved

Located in New York, NY

Presenting a stunning natural ruby eternity band, meticulously crafted to embody timeless elegance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring

Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Red Color Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum
Vintage Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Vintage Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Wedding Band Platinum

Located in New York, NY

luxurious platinum. The band features a seamless row of vibrant calibre-cut rubies, expertly set in a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Platinum

Round Ruby & Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring
Round Ruby & Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring

Round Ruby & Diamond Five-Stone Wedding Band Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant five-stone wedding band crafted in solid 18K yellow gold, featuring a classic alternating

Category

2010s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Beautiful 6.95 Carat Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band
Beautiful 6.95 Carat Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band

Beautiful 6.95 Carat Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band

By Hakimi's Gem

Located in Chicago, IL

This remarkable eternity band exudes timeless elegance with the rich crimson hue of natural rubies

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oval Cut Curved Diamond Engagement Ring with Black Diamonds and Wedding Band
Oval Cut Curved Diamond Engagement Ring with Black Diamonds and Wedding Band

Oval Cut Curved Diamond Engagement Ring with Black Diamonds and Wedding Band

By Valentina Fine Jewellery

Located in Sai Kung District, HK

Curved oval diamond and black diamond engagement ring and matching wedding band. Bespoke hand

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire...

1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band
1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band

1930s Art Deco Ruby, Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 5.60 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.2 grams Color Stone Details: Type

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

A classic and color-rich wedding band showcasing a emerald cut rubies alternating with emerald cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Alternating Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond Eternity Wedding Band

Located in New York, NY

This gorgeous eternity band features 9 natural emerald cut rubies weighing 5.89 carats total that

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Co Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Wedding Band Ring

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Stamford, CT

Tiffany & Co common prong wedding band ring with rubies and diamonds. 4 round bright red Rubies

Category

Early 2000s Band Rings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band
Tiffany & Co. Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band

Tiffany & Co. Vintage Estate Platinum Diamond and Ruby Wedding Band

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Tiffany & Co. vintage wedding band with diamonds and rubies. Item #R0514 Metal

Category

Vintage 1980s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6

Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Band - Size 6. This beautiful Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

French Ruby Diamond Gold Three Band Ring
French Ruby Diamond Gold Three Band Ring

French Ruby Diamond Gold Three Band Ring

By Baume

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in platinum and 18 karat yellow gold, eagle and dog heads hallmarks. This splendid ruby and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold

1.44 Carat Ruby Diamond Engraved Platinum Channel Band Ring
1.44 Carat Ruby Diamond Engraved Platinum Channel Band Ring

1.44 Carat Ruby Diamond Engraved Platinum Channel Band Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

Round Ruby and diamond Solid Platinum channel wedding band ring. 18 round genuine bright red

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Diamond & Ruby Sixteen Stone Wedding Band Ring
Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Diamond & Ruby Sixteen Stone Wedding Band Ring

Tiffany & Company Schlumberger Diamond & Ruby Sixteen Stone Wedding Band Ring

By Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co.

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger Sixteen Stone eternity wedding band ring crafted in platinum and 18

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band
.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band

.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: French Cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band for Shanth
.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band for Shanth

.30 Carat Total Weight Ruby Platinum Wedding Band for Shanth

Located in Hicksville, NY

Ring Size: 5.5 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.7 grams Center Diamond Details Shape: French Cut

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco French Cut Ruby Platinum Band Ring
Antique Art Deco French Cut Ruby Platinum Band Ring

Antique Art Deco French Cut Ruby Platinum Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

A rare Art Deco French cut ruby platinum wedding band, 1937. The band has beautiful engraving all

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Wedding Band
Ruby and Diamond Platinum Wedding Band

Ruby and Diamond Platinum Wedding Band

Located in Hicksville, NY

Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: Platinum Weight: 3.4 grams Diamond Side Stone Details

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring
Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Diamond Ruby Sapphire Platinum Wedding Band Ring

Located in Stamford, CT

930 Platinum diamond Ruby Sapphire wedding band Eternity ring. The diamond rows are hinged to the

Category

Vintage 1930s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum

Located in Wailea, HI

Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring/Wedding Band in Rose Gold and Platinum Twenty Two Round Cut

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

3.00ct Natural Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum
3.00ct Natural Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum

3.00ct Natural Ruby & 0.30ct Diamond Wedding Band, Platinum

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite platinum wedding band showcases a striking Art Deco-inspired design, featuring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Platinum Eternity Band

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

In between every round cut diamond is a lovely square cut ruby. The sparkle of this eternity band

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band
Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band

Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band

Located in Great Neck, NY

Beautiful Antique Art Deco Platinum Square Cut Ruby Eternity Wedding Band. This classic . eternity

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Ring
Antique Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Ring

Antique Art Deco Ruby Platinum Eternity Band Ring

Located in Miami, FL

This antque deco eternity band is crafted in solid platinum, channel set throughout with genuine

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby

Platinum Prong Set Eternity Band with Diamond Alternating Ruby Total 4.50 Carat
Platinum Prong Set Eternity Band with Diamond Alternating Ruby Total 4.50 Carat

Platinum Prong Set Eternity Band with Diamond Alternating Ruby Total 4.50 Carat

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Platinum prong set eternity ring alternating diamond 1.50 carat and ruby weighing 2.50 carat t.w

Category

2010s American Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Ruby Platinum Wedding Band For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ruby platinum wedding band you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Platinum, 18k Gold and Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 5 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a ruby platinum wedding band may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ruby platinum wedding band over the years, but those made by Oscar Heyman, Peter Suchy and Roman Malakov are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also emerald cut and french cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby platinum wedding band, 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 Ruby Platinum Wedding Band?

Prices for a ruby platinum wedding band can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $29,500, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,895.

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 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.