Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Van Cleef & Arpels Art Deco Diamond & Ruby Ring

$50,000

$1,397

20th Century Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Feather Ring.

Located in Firenze, FI

This exquisite vintage ring carries the timeless charm of antique design. At its center lies a natural round ruby, glowing with a vivid red hue-a symbol of love and strength. The rub...

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1910s English Victorian Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, Silver

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Ruby & Diamond Ring

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Ruby & Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This astounding ring in Yellow Gold with oxidized finishing features a lovely approx. 16.00 ct Ruby cabochon with approx. 2 cts of rose cut Diamonds surrounding it. Ring measures 1 ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

Intini Jewels Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Oval Cut Cocktail Handmade Serpent Ring

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Spectacular Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Rare Victorian Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Absolute Beauty! Exceptionally beautiful, authentic Victorian of the highest standards, rare Natural Burmese Rubies and Diamond five stone ring Could be an outstanding engagement ri...

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1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Ruby

Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Panel Ring

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Art Deco Ruby Emerald Diamond Gold Panel Ring

Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB

An Art Deco ruby and diamond panel ring, featuring a cushion cut ruby at the centre of the ring, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Cross Panel Ring

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Antique Ruby and Diamond Cross Panel Ring

Located in London, GB

The circular panel pavé-set with approximately 0.85cts of single-cut diamonds and set to the centre with a calibré-cut ruby Greek cross motif, all within a millegrain border, to a pl...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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

Cartier Ruby and Diamond Double Headed Snake Ring

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Paris Craft House Ruby Diamond Ring in 18 Karat White Gold

By Paris Precious Craft House

Located in Hong Kong, HK

For thousands of years, Ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. It is referred to as the the symbol for strong feelings. Shining at the ce...

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15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Modern Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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

Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Cluster Dome Legacy Vintage Ring

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18kt yellow gold ring, diamonds and Burmese ruby

By Alessandro Dari Gioielli

Located in Firenze, IT

This ring was among the first in the collection to be made by Master Dari. It plays an important role: both for its workmanship, which reproduces three spires inspired by the Church ...

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18th Century and Earlier Italian Artist Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Sculpture ring in 18kt yellow gold, enamel, rubies and diamonds.

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Antique Ruby and 1.42 Carat Diamond Rose Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive antique 0.95ct ruby and 1.42 carat diamond, 18 karat rose gold and silver set cocktail ring; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections.

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1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Silver, Yellow Gold

1950s MGM Mme. Etoile by Irene Sharaff Couture Ball Gown in Deep Teal Silk

$35,000

$1,700

Antique Ring natural 0.85ct Sapphire 0.8ctw Diamonds 18K Gold Silver Ø6.5US/4.3g

Located in SE

Nice Renaissance - styled cluster Ring with the carved band, shoulders, and parts of the crown in solid 18ct Yellow Gold holding natural Blue Sapphire stone and eight rose - cut Diam...

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1920s European Art Deco Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt

$650

Size: 6

1950s Black Jersey & Taffeta Dress w Fringed Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt

Located in Gresham, OR

1950s Black Silk Jersey & Silk Taffeta Dress w Dropped-Waist Bodice & Circle Skirt: A lovely silhouette-a body-skimming silk jersey bodice with a fringed peplum that ties at hip. Lu...

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1950s American Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr

$1,600

1905 Antique Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS 8.7.5 / 3 gr

Located in SE

A Ring with openwork crown arranged with 19 care cut Rubies and 5 natural Diamonds in Platinum clusters. Worn Swedish hallmarks: 18K, 3 crowns , maker's , year combination C7 = hand-...

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Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring

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Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

$4,895

Size: 38

Alexander McQueen 2004 Collection Silk Americana Print Halter Backless Dress 38

By Alexander McQueen

Located in Montgomery, TX

Alexander McQueen Silk Halter High-Low *Americana* Print Dress S/S 2004 Deliverance Collection The collection was based on the narrative of the 1969 Sydney Pollack movie “They Shoot ...

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

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Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact antique ruby cocktail ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 136 vintage or 13 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for an antique ruby cocktail ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique ruby cocktail ring over the years, but those made by Natkina, Alberto and Chatila are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also antique cushion cut and oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique ruby cocktail 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 Antique Ruby Cocktail Ring?

Prices for an antique ruby cocktail ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $300,116, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,800.

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 Cocktail-rings for You

A flashy symbol of wealth during the early 20th century, antique and vintage cocktail rings have gained broader appeal in the decades since for the hefty dose of glamour they bring to any ensemble.

Cocktail rings earned their name for their frequent appearances during glitzy cocktail parties at the height of the Prohibition era. Back then, these accessories were seen not only as statement pieces but as statements in and of themselves. They openly represented a sense of freedom and independence as well as a demonstration of opulence. After all, the 1920s heralded the Harlem Renaissance and Art Deco design, and a slew of social and cultural shifts meant that women in particular were breaking from pre–World War I conventions and embracing newfound freedoms to express themselves as individuals.

Women expressly wore cocktail rings on the fingers of their right hand versus the left, which was “reserved” for an engagement ring or wedding band, accessories definitely paid for by a suitor. And for cocktail rings, the bigger the colored gem at the center — which is usually mounted in a high setting — and the more elaborate the design, the stronger the likelihood of being noticed.

Cocktail rings remained a popular piece of jewelry for women until the 1930s, when the Great Depression and the onset of war marked a change in behaviors nationwide. While the 1960s and ’70s saw a return in visibility for the accessory, it wasn’t until the 1980s that cocktail rings once again assumed their position as a beacon of luxury and glitz.

During the 20th century, the range of dazzling cocktail rings seems to have been limitless, from glimmering gold rings set with carved jade diamonds designed by David Webb to Pomellato’s pink quartz confections to striking Gucci butterfly rings with accent diamonds set in a pavé fashion.

So, how do you wear a cocktail ring? Cocktail rings “can be worn for almost anything — dinners, date nights, parties, special events, on the red carpet,” explains David Joseph of New York-based jewelry brand Bochic.

Can you wear cocktail rings with other rings? “In my opinion, cocktail rings should stand on their own since they showcase a large gem in the center,” says Joseph.

These glamorous jewels can be worn inside or outside crowded taverns, in either daytime or nighttime with casual or dressy attire. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of antique and vintage cocktail rings, including those offered by Chanel, whose elegant cocktail rings often feature pearls and, of course, diamonds, and sometimes were styled after showy flowers like the camellia, and Van Cleef & Arpels, whose detailed and intricate designs are viewed as miniature pieces of wearable art.