$7,387Sale Price|25% Off
Ruby And Diamond Ring in 18 kt Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Pear shape Ruby 3.56 cts And Trillion shape Diamond 0.19 cts Ring in 18 kt Gold Custom Services Resizing is available.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Toi et Moi Certified Diamond RED Ruby 2.23cts Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Details Metal: Platinum Diamond: Pear-Shaped Diamond, 0.89 Carat, E Color, SI2 Clarity, GIA Certified Ruby: Pear-Shaped Natural Ruby, 1.04 Carats, EGL Certified Accent Diamonds: Tape...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,000 / item
Ruby & Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Yessayan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby & Yellow Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold 1.45 Cts of Natural Ruby, 0.75 Cts of Yellow Diamond, & 0.14 Cts of Diamonds, G-H Color, VS-SI Clarity 5.0 Grams 18K Yellow/White Gold ...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 3.3ct Burmese Ruby and Diamonds - Statement Ring
By Nancy Phillips
Located in Eugene, OR
Exquisite Natural Pear Cut Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring in White and Yellow Gold One of our most luxurious rings, this magnificent pear-shaped ruby ring features a stunning, 3.3-...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
French Retro Buckle 18K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold retro ring designed as a buckle with a double-level spray of pear-shaped natural rubies.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 9 Carat Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous pear shaped ruby and diamond cluster has a heart shaped feel to it.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
5.20ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Flower Cluster Ring 18kt yellow gold*
Located in New York, NY
5.20ct Natural Rubies Ring. Pear Brilliant Cut 5 x 3 mm each 1.05ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
ARAYIAN 3.87 carats Ruby and Diamond Ring with certificate
Located in Khet Bang Rak, 10
Gold (18k): 5.01 grams Ruby (Pear): 3.87 carats Diamonds (Oval): 0.52 carats Diamonds (Square): 0.16 carats Diamonds (Round): 0.31 carats A 3.87-carat Mozambique pear-shaped ruby fo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Classical 1.02 Carat Ruby and Diamond Pretty Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A classical combination of 1.02 carats of vivid red ruby and 0.52 carat of pear shape brilliant white diamond sits prettily on the finger.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Ruby: 10 round cut = 1.10cttw Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.47cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 8 round cut = 0.92cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Freeform Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby And Diamond Ring Size 6.25 2.54 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 1930s Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Unisex Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring is ornamented with a stunning feature collet set 0.83Ct pear faceted cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.18 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring, GIA
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
2.18 Total Carat Ruby and Diamond Halo Engagement Ring Stunning "Louisa" is a romantic pear cut ruby and diamond engagement ring that will start a conversation anywhere she goes.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GRA Certified 0.70 Carat Natural Purplish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.790 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.70 ct Colour: Pinkish ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,750 / item
8.65 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Cocktail Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold. Handcrafted in 8.65 carats ruby & illuminated with .66 carats diamonds. The ring is a size 7 and may be resized to large...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
AIG Certified 1.10 Ct Untreated Ruby Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in New Delhi, Delhi
So stunning design and style fir this refined ring in 18k with a unheated ruby from Mozambico of 1,10 carats, pear cut, extra fine quality, spectacular color , and diamonds round bri...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Baguette Diamond Swirl Ring
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
A sculptural and sophisticated vintage swirl ring crafted in rich 18K yellow gold, showcasing a vivid pear-shaped ruby weighing approximately 1.12 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$651Sale Price|20% Off
Italy “flower” ring, ruby root and zircons, 925 sterling silver
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
It is composed of six pear-cut ruby petals and a central cubic zirconia, giving it an organic touch reminiscent of nature, yet still elegant.
Ruby, Zircon, Sterling Silver
AIGS Certified 1.45ct No Heat Ruby Ring 14kt Raised Mod Deck*
Located in New York, NY
AIGS certified pear shape ruby ring. No heat ruby, red-pink color. 9.2x4.6 mm. .45ct natural side round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Heart Cluster Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
Dating from the Victorian era comes this stunning heart ring. At its centre sits a pear cut, natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI Certified 8.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.40 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the luxurious harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemston...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Price Upon Request
Emilio Jewelry Certified Untreated 4.40 Carat Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Center: 4.40ct + Mozambique Ruby, Untreated Vivid Red Please inquire fo...
Ruby
$6,109Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage 5, 89 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
This beautiful and bright cocktail ring is set in the center with one large natural Pear Cabochon Cut Ruby with a vibrant and rich color, weight 5,89 ct. surrounded by 0,50 of colorl...
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Double hearts set side by side meant “bound together” and were traditionally set with gemstones and used for betrothal in the 1800s Some of the gems that appear in combination in the...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Certified Natural Burmese Ruby Statement Ring Set In 18K White Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
Features : 18K White Gold : 9.25 Grams Burmese Ruby Pear Shape : 3.91 Carats Diamonds ( Marquise ) 7 Pieces / 1.02 Carats Diamonds ( Oval ) 4 Pieces / 0.56 Carats Diamond ( Ro...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Natural Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.19 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.10 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Flower Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.31cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Ruby: pear cut = 2.07cttw Ring Size: 7.25 (please allow up to 2 additional bus...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Trendy Ruby Emerald Flower Ring in 18K Yellow Gold, Open Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
PRODUCT DETAILS :- Material - 18K Solid Yellow Gold Gemstone - Ruby , Emerald Gemstone Weight - 2.52 ct Stone Shape - Pear Gemstone Pcs - 10 Stone Size - 3.5 x 4 mm Diamond Weight ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold-filled
Natural Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.19 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.10 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Beautiful 3.02 ct GIA Certified Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring, Platinum
By Hakimi's Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
-Center Stone: GIA-certified natural ruby -Ruby Weight: 3.02 carats (heat-treated) -Side Stones: GIA -Certified pear-shaped natural diamonds -Total Diamond Weight: 1.00 carat -Di...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Natural Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.19 Carats 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.10 Carats Diamond: 0.09 Carats Metal: 9K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 8 US Custom sizing availabl...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
GIT Certified 0.53 Carat Natural Fancy Pinkish Red Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.30 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Pear Carat: 0.53 ct Colour: Pinkish R...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.46 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring This ring has a pretty pear cut Ruby that weighs 0.95 carats and has natural round cut diamonds that weigh 0.30 carats, (Cl...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
3.03 Carat Ruby Diamond 14k Gold Halo Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A striking ruby, weighing 3.03 carats, is the focal point of this contemporary cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.6 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight:4.52 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.77 carats with Diamond 1.21 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 6.97 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
AIGS Certified 2.16ct Natural No Heat Ruby Diamonds ring 14kt SPlit Shank*
Located in New York, NY
Ruby, Split Shank Ring AIGS Certified 1.06ct Natural Ruby Ring Report: GF12080628 Pear shape, Brilliant Transparent, Red. 7.80 X 5.44 X 3.43mm No Heat / No Enhancements. 1....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Kurt Wayne 18 Karat Gold, Ruby, and Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The shank supports a gallery with a central pear-cut ruby and 10 small round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Modern Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Signet Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Massive second-hand ring, asymmetrically set on the front with a pear-cut ruby and a line of 10 modern brilliant-cut diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
IGI Certified 1.35Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the ultimate expression of elegance and luxury with this mesmerizing IGI Certified 1.35 Carat Pear-Shaped Ruby Ring. This captivating piece showcases a vivid purplish red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Retro Era 14KT Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
This bold retro era cluster ring is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and set with richly colored pear shaped rubies paired with round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Circa 1780 18K Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully ado...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Certified 8.8 Carat Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* A stunning 8.8 carat certified natural, Burma Ruby, vivid red color and transparent. The center piece is adorned with 0.38 carat pear shape side stone Diamonds, VS quality, G col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Cluster Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
This stunning and impressive gemstone cluster ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring ten round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approx. 0.80 carats, G-H color, VS clarity,...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,900Sale Price|37% Off
GIA & IGI Certified 1.34ct Thai Ruby 0.34ct Natural Diamonds Platinum Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful platinum ring featuring a 1.34-carat natural Thai ruby in a stunning pear shape, showcasing an intense purplish-red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 8.28 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases a luxurious combination of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemst...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.51 carats with Diamond 2.13 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 9.28 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.02 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a 1.021 Carat Natural Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King of Gems. Early cultur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring LARGE
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Ruby Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring
By Ri Noor
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with blue sapphire, ruby and diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship. Fro...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Diana M. Fine Jewelry 18k 2.70 Ct. Tw. Diamond & Ruby Ring
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent ruby diamond ring with gia certified 6.27ct ruby set with 1.70ct of round diamonds all the way around in platinum halo and 2 hearts gia certified on the sides setting
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Ruby Sapphire Diamond Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Ruby Quality Color Red Cut Pear mixed Content 0.42 carat Sapphire Quality Color Blue Cut Pear mixed Content 0.21 carat Diamond Quality Color (average grades) H Clarity (average gra...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
1950's Ruby Diamond Cocktail 18k White Gold Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
Presenting a mesmerizing ruby and diamond ring that captivates with its stunning design, featuring a brilliant pear-shaped ruby encircled by a vibrant double halo of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Ruby and Amethyst Flower Cocktail Ring in 18k White Gold Amethyst and Ruby Ring features a center Pear shaped Amethyst weighing 3.02 carats set within a Pave Ruby Flower Ring in an ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18k gold ring with natural rubies and diamonds, France.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Exceptional 18K Gold Ring with Rubies and Diamonds We present a unique ring crafted from high-quality 18-karat yellow gold (hallmark 0.750), combining timeless design with the charm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Edwardian diamond ruby emerald 14k yellow gold Toi Et Moi ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Edwardian Toi Et Moi ring is a beautifully romantic jewel from the 1910’s, crafted in warm 14k yellow gold with an elegant two-stone design.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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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