$200,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 4.05 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Mozambique rubies are celebrated for their rich color and brilliance, and fine unheated examples above four carats are increasingly scarce.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring, 1.08ct Mozambique Ruby
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The classic ring centers a bright, deep red Oval Mixed Cut ruby accompanied by a Guild Laboratories certificate stating the ruby weighs exactly 1.08cts and is unheated with Mozambiqu...
GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16ct, Ruby and Diamond Ring, PT
Located in New York, NY
A stunning GIA Unheated Mozambique 2.16 ct. Ruby and Diamond Ring made in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
ARAYIAN Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three-Stome ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
This ring features a 1.28-carat Mozambique ruby in an emerald cut, set between two baguette-cut diamonds totaling 0.39 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
Bellerophon Certified Natural Mozambique Ruby 3.03 Carat Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and finely balanced ruby ring, crafted in 18K white gold, centered by a natural ruby weighing 3.03 carats, certified by Bellerophon Gemlab.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,360Sale Price|20% Off
3 Stone Mozambique Ruby Cluster Wedding Ring 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
3 Stone Mozambique Ruby Cluster Wedding Ring 18k Gold Product Details →™ Jewelry Type - Rings →™ Jewelry Main Material - 18K Gold, 18K Gold Stone Details →™ Primary Stone Type: Mo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring Womens Size 6.75 Cocktail Mozambique
Located in New York, NY
Radiant Ruby and Diamond Ring Metal Type: Platinum Total Item Weight: 9.8 Grams Ring Size: 6.75 (Resizable) Dimensions: Length: 22.19 cm Width: 16.0 cm Height: 8.81 cm 1: Primary St...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA GIT Certificate 17.18 Ct Natural No heat Ruby Unheated Mozambique Gemstone
Located in bangkok, TH
 GG72 GIA GIT Certificate 17.18 Ct Natural No heat Ruby unheated Mozambique gemstone GEM DESCRIPTION Species: Natural Corumdum Variety: Natural Unheated Ruby Weight: 17.18 Ct...
Ruby
GRS Certified 3.02 carats Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold: 5.02 grams Ruby: 3.02 carats Diamonds (square-cut): 0.61 carats Diamonds (round): 0.50 carats A classic, elegant ring showcasing a 3.02-carat heated ruby, GRS certified, accom...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Guild Certified 7.02 carats Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold - 6.87 grams Ruby - 7.21 carats Diamonds - 0.84 carats A classic 7.02 carats Ruby and diamond ring. Rubies are known as the king of gems, and this ring features an unheated ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
8.40 ctw Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Halo 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
A bold and captivating piece, this vintage style halo ring features a stunning 7.65 carat oval-cut Mozambique ruby, admired for its rich red hue and exceptional presence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
exaptational rare pigeon blood Ruby ring 5.05 carat from Mozambique
Located in Antwerpen, BE
CENTER GEMSTONE SPECIFICATIONS Variety: Natural Corundum (Ruby) Origin: Mozambique Carat Weight: 5.05 Carats Color Grade: "Pigeon Blood" Red (GRS Standard) Clarity: Loupe Clean Excel...
Ruby, 18k Gold
$208,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 4.05 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional ring is centered by a natural ruby weighing 4 carats, accompanied by a gemstone report from SSEF Swiss Gemmological Institute.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$96,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.07 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring NO HEAT
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly saturated 3.07 carat natural Mozambique ruby set in a refined platinum mounting with diamond pavé shoulders.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 7.03 Carat Mozambique No-Heat Ruby Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
SSEF Certified 7.03 Carat Mozambique No-Heat Ruby Platinum Ring with Diamond Half Moons Description: A rare and exquisite ruby and diamond ring, crafted in platinum and centered wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
$70,400Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 6.01 Carat Oval Cut Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking ruby ring centers on an oval-cut natural ruby weighing 6.01 carats, accompanied by a GRS Gemresearch Swisslab gemstone report, which identifies the stone as a natural r...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$144,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.06 Carat Unheated Mozambique “Pigeon Blood” Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional statement of rarity and brilliance, this remarkable ring centers on a 3.06 carat natural Mozambique ruby of extraordinary presence and color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum 2.67ctw Oval Mozambique Vivid Red Ruby w/ Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Rubies- Oval Cut - Prong Set - Vivid Red Color - Mozambique - 1.01ctw (exact) ** See Certification Details Below for Complete Info ** (28) Natural G...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
MOISEIKIN 18 Karat White Gold 1.14ct Mozambique Ruby Cocktail Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
It enables the gem to turn and tumble freely, releasing the maximum light. 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring Weight 13.58 gr. Ring size 17.0 mm (US size 6.5) . 1 Ruby Mozambi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.38 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite ring features a 0.38-carat Mozambique ruby, known for its vibrant color and brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.15 ct Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring, GRS Certified, No Heat
Located in Roma, IT
This exceptional ring features a vivid 3.15 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, certified by GRS with no indications of thermal treatment.
Diamond, Ruby
GIA Certified 5.51ct Hexagonal Cut Mozambique Ruby 18k Cocktail Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This beautiful and unique ring features a GIA certified bezel set 5.51 carat hexagonal cut natural ruby from Mozambique.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Certified Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
Certified Oval Mozambique Ruby weighing 4.39 carats Measuring (10.93x9.04x4.78) mm Diamonds weighing .76 carats GH-SI1 Set in 18k white gold ring 4.89 g
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 3.03 Carat No-Heat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
This magnificent ring showcases a breathtaking centerpiece—a 3.03 Carat Ruby, that is cut to perfection to a cushion-cut and radiating an opulent, red hue. Rest assured, this captiva...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Unheated Mozambique Ruby 2.10 carats set in Platinum Ballerina Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing an exceptional platinum ballerina ring featuring a rare natural, unheated Mozambique ruby weighing 2.10 carats.
Ruby, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Emerald & Ruby "Kissing" Engagement Ring set in 18K White Gold and natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,344Sale Price / item|20% Off
Mozambique Pigeon Blood Cushion Cut Ruby Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Product Specifications: - Cushion Cut High Quality Natural Heated Ruby from Mozambique with 2.06ct - 26 Round Brilliant Cut High Quality Natural Diamonds with 0.90ct Quality: D-F in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$192,000Sale Price|20% Off
Important 10.21 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring GRS Certified
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and important ruby and diamond ring centered on a vivid 10.21 carat natural ruby of rich red color, elegantly fashioned in an oval mixed cut and accompanied by a prestigio...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 4.16 Mozambique Unheated Ruby and Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Mozambique Unheated Certified Ruby Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # ICA 156828 GIA certified Fancy Yellow Diamond Oval cut 2.08 carats Certificate # FBY GIA 1122898735 Yellow Dia...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby, Pink Sapphires & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby is 0.91 carats. The Ruby is completely natural without any treatment and is of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold
$1,612Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail, Three Stone Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very chic and one of a kind, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby is of Mozambique origin and weighs 4.29 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Statement RIng Featuring An Unenhanced Mozambique Ruby, Onyx & Diamonds
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This striking custom made 18k yellow gold cocktail ring is bezel set with one center transverse mounted Mozambique ruby, having a total approximate weight of 2.00ct*.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,640Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Rose Gold, Morganite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Morganite & Ruby Engagement Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 10.84 carat Tanzanite, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Tanzanite & Ruby Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold
$176,000Sale Price|20% Off
3.18 Carat No Heat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring, Vivid Red “Pigeon Blood”
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking and highly collectible ruby ring centered around a 3.18 carat natural ruby, certified by C.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, 8.17 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Rubies is 8.17 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and is of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Ruby is 1.13 carats. The Ruby is completely natural , without any treatment and is of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 4.11 Carat Mozambique No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong
Wear it as your signature of beauty, strength, and love eternal. Let this radiant ruby and diamond ring become the heirloom of your most cherished memories—an emblem of your story, d...
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA AGL 5.21 ct Unheated Mozambique Ruby 1.18 ct Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exuding timeless grandeur and unparalleled rarity, this extraordinary ring showcases a natural, unheated Mozambique ruby weighing an impressive 5.21 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Mozambique Rubies, Mother of Pearl & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Rubies is 2.97 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment and are of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Mozambique Ruby Baguette Classic Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A classic 18 karat gold contemporary band has channel set Mozambique ruby baguettes. The natural ruby baguettes used are lustrous and the quality is excellent.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, Ethiopian Opal, Mozambique Rubies & Diamonds Cocktail Dome Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
Set in 18K Rose Gold, 17.86 carats, Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,199Sale Price|2% Off
Mozambique 3.91 Carat Natural, Unheated Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 3.91 Mozambique Carat Natural, Unheated Ruby Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
AGL Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 16.41 ct. Mozambique ruby oval with good quality white diamond rounds.
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$4,500Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Heated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Tresor Collection
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Tresor Diamond Ring features 0.67 cts diamond and 6.72 cts ruby in 18k white gold. The Ring are an ode to the luxurious yet classic beauty with sparkly diamonds. Their contemporary a...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Natural Oval Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring 13.29ct 18K White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
GIA Certified 13.29 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold An extraordinary jewel of distinction, this GIA-certified 13.29 carat natural Mozambique ruby captures t...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Set in 18K Gold, 9.63 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The weight of the Rubies is 9.63 carats. The Rubies are completely natural, without any treatment & is of Mozambique origin.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.67 Carat Mozambique Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Great Neck, NY
CDC Certified Oval Ruby weighing 4.67 carats Measuring (12.17x9.82x3.85) mm Diamond quality is GH-Si1 48 round diamonds weighing .66 carats Two rose cut diamonds weighing .40 carats ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,840Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 11.84 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,272Sale Price|20% Off
2.76 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.76 carat Mozambique ruby crowning a 18k Gold Classic Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$3,749Sale Price|25% Off
3.41 Carat Natural Mozambique Ruby & Black Onyx Ring in 18k Solid Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby, Black onyx ring. High brilliance, Round faceted, natural 3.41 carats ruby mounted in high profile , accented with Black onyx.
Onyx, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Mozambique Natural Ruby & Diamond Floral Halo Cocktail Ring in 18K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This floral halo cocktail ring showcases a 0.49 carat ruby set in 18k white gold. The ruby measuring 4 x 5 mm, secured in a classic prong setting. Surrounding the center stone are 0....
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$5,280Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, Zambian Emerald, Mozambique Ruby & Taper Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and one of a kind, Emerald & Ruby Cocktail Ring set in 18K Gold & natural Diamonds.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
$15,190Sale Price|30% Off
GRS Certified 2.53 Carat Mozambique Ruby Diamond Ring in 18K Gold Vivid Red
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Introducing our stunning Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Ring, a masterpiece of contemporary design and exquisite craftsmanship.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$304,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 4.66 Carat No Heat Mozambique Vivid Red Heart Ruby Diamond Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
The combination of a no-heat vivid red Mozambique ruby, heart shape, important 4.66 carat size, and GRS certification makes this ring a distinctive collector-quality jewel with stron...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,320Sale Price|20% Off
Set in 18K Gold, 1.67 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cluster Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Cluster/ Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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.
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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