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Rectangular Ruby Ring

Art Deco Natural Diamond and Ruby Rectangular Cocktail Ring
Art Deco Natural Diamond and Ruby Rectangular Cocktail Ring

Art Deco Natural Diamond and Ruby Rectangular Cocktail Ring

Located in Denver, CO

Deco era. The diamonds are bordered by thirty-six calibre, square step-cut red rubies weighing

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring
Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring

Antique 18ct Yellow & White Gold, Edwardian Fancy Rectangular Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

gold Edwardian ring, featuring a central row of calibrated rubies set in yellow gold and surrounded by

Category

Early 20th Century European Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring
Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring

Unisex Vintage 14k Gold 2.75ct Rectangular GIA Burma Bezel Ruby & Diamond Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

ruby has a gorgeous deep red color that brings a truly attractive and desirable look to this ring. The

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Late 20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Rectangular Baguette Diamond Band
Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Rectangular Baguette Diamond Band

Contemporary 14K Yellow Gold Red Ruby & Rectangular Baguette Diamond Band

Located in Lexington, KY

This stunning contemporary band is made with gold and red ruby and diamond. The rings unique and

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Vintage 1950s American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural  Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl  Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Natural  Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl  Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Natural Blue Sapphire, Ruby and pearl Bypass Ring in 18 Karat Gold

Located in OVIEDO, AS

rectangular rubies, adding a vibrant contrast. Ring Size; 7 3/4 USA (56mm EU) Total weight: 5.07g Design

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

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Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Rectangular Ring
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Rectangular Ring

Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Rectangular Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful ring which has a central ruby and is surrounded by a mixture of old brilliant

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ruby Zoisite Rectangular Bezel Set Sterling Silver Statement Ring
Ruby Zoisite Rectangular Bezel Set Sterling Silver Statement Ring

Ruby Zoisite Rectangular Bezel Set Sterling Silver Statement Ring

Located in Tucson, AZ

kind statement ring. The outstanding color and size of this ruby zoisite cabochon makes this a true

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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sterling Silver

Rectangular 18 Carat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Ring
Rectangular 18 Carat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Ring

Rectangular 18 Carat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in London, GB

A Inique Rectangular 18 Carat Yellow Gold Art Deco Style Ruby 0.5 Carat & Round Diamond 0.5 Carat

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Rectangular Faced Wavy Lined Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Rectangular Faced Wavy Lined Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Rectangular Faced Wavy Lined Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

Rectangular Faced Wavy Lined Ruby and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Please let us know should

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Late 20th Century Thai Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Rectangular Men's Ring
Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Rectangular Men's Ring

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Rectangular Men's Ring

Located in New York, NY

This elegant men's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features 8 square channel-set rubies

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Vintage 1980s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1940s Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Ring
1940s Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Ring

1940s Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Rectangular Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. Hexagonal in shape, the setting of this pretty retro ring is set in

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Wire Work Rectangular Platter Ring
Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Wire Work Rectangular Platter Ring

Yellow Gold Emerald Ruby Sapphire & Diamond Wire Work Rectangular Platter Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) (2) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Bezel Set - Red Color - 3.2mm each (approx

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold

18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring
18ct Gold & Platinum, 1920s Art Deco Ruby Diamond Rectangular Shaped Ring

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

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Rectangular Ruby Diamond Vintage Ring
David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Rectangular Ruby Diamond Vintage Ring

David Webb 18K Yellow Gold 1960's Rectangular Ruby Diamond Vintage Ring

By David Webb

Located in New York, NY

Mounted with an Emerald Cut Ruby this fashionable ring by David Webb is a bright statement

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20th Century American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1925s French Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Rectangular Ring
1925s French Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Rectangular Ring

1925s French Art Deco 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Rectangular Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

synthetic ruby. On both sides of the head, on the departure of the ring are crimped 2 x 1 diamond. Total

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...

Bulgari Ruby Gold Band Ring
Bulgari Ruby Gold Band Ring

Bulgari Ruby Gold Band Ring

By Bulgari

Located in Southampton, PA

smooth, partially fluted body and marvelous rectangular ruby stones on top. Ring Size: 6.25 (52 1/8)

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Ring
Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Ring

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond Ruby Ring

Located in New York, NY

An antique Art Deco platinum diamond and rectangular shape ruby ring. The ruby is set in a

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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 1920s French Cut Diamond Ruby Band
Art Deco 1920s French Cut Diamond Ruby Band

Art Deco 1920s French Cut Diamond Ruby Band

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

Rubies 0.44 carats total Ring Size: 6.75, sizing available Rise Above Finger: 3mm Ring Face: 3.5mm x

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Leto Lama Abstract Art 18Ct Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds
Leto Lama Abstract Art 18Ct Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds

Leto Lama Abstract Art 18Ct Cocktail Ring with Sapphires and Diamonds

Located in London, GB

White Round diamonds E- H Colour VVS - VS 0.13 cts rubies Rectangular Ring Face Dimensions: 1. 85 cm

Category

2010s British Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

1.11Ct Diamond & 0.55Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold Watch - Art Deco Style - Vintage
1.11Ct Diamond & 0.55Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold Watch - Art Deco Style - Vintage

1.11Ct Diamond & 0.55Ct Ruby, 9k Yellow Gold Watch - Art Deco Style - Vintage

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Art Deco style black hour numerals within a central minute marked, rectangular chapter ring. This

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Vintage 1950s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

1900s Calibrated Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Rectangular Ring
1900s Calibrated Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Rectangular Ring

1900s Calibrated Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Rectangular Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karats rose gold. Lovely rectangular shape ring, it is set with 2 rows of rose-cut

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Retro Men's Ring - 10k Rectangular Cabochon
Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Retro Men's Ring - 10k Rectangular Cabochon

Yellow Gold Lab-Created Ruby Retro Men's Ring - 10k Rectangular Cabochon

Located in Greensboro, NC

- 1950s Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Synthetic Ruby Cut: Rectangular Cabochon Color

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.52 Carat Vivid Red Ruby, Mozambique, Unheated, Rectangular Cushion
2.52 Carat Vivid Red Ruby, Mozambique, Unheated, Rectangular Cushion

2.52 Carat Vivid Red Ruby, Mozambique, Unheated, Rectangular Cushion

Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Sapphire: Vivid Red Ruby Origin: Mozambique Shape: Rectangular Cushion Carat Weight: 2.52 cts

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby

Natural Burma Ruby Ring 4.21 Carat
Natural Burma Ruby Ring 4.21 Carat

Natural Burma Ruby Ring 4.21 Carat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Beautiful natural, rectangular cut Burma ruby ring. The ruby weighs 4.21ct and measures 10.43 x

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Jade Jagger Carved Ruby with Ruby Surround Gold Ring (Size 6.75)
Jade Jagger Carved Ruby with Ruby Surround Gold Ring (Size 6.75)

Jade Jagger Carved Ruby with Ruby Surround Gold Ring (Size 6.75)

By Jade Jagger

Located in London, GB

Jade Jagger rectangular carved ruby ring with channel set ruby surround. 18k Gold Size 6.75

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

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Rectangular Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rectangular ruby ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold. Find an antique version now, or shop for 15 vintage or 6 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect rectangular ruby ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rectangular ruby ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by David Webb and Sophia D are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes emerald cut and round cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a rectangular ruby 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 Rectangular Ruby Ring?

On average, a rectangular ruby ring at 1stDibs sells for $2,889, while they’re typically $135 on the low end and $28,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.