Ruby & Diamond Band in 14k White Gold
Located in Bloomington, MN
Round and princess cut diamonds frame the rubies and continue across the top of the band, adding approximately 1.00ctw of sparkle.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Details Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Center Stones: Natural Diamonds Diamond Cut: Princess Cut Diamond Count: 4 Diamond Setting: Invisible Set Total Diamond Weight: 0.50 Carats Diamond C...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
1960s Ruby Diamond Platinum Dome Ring 6.5
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This vintage dome ring, circa 1960s, is made of solid platinum and features a bold geometric design set with a total of 1.83 carats of French-cut rubies. At the center, the ring is a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond 3-Stone Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by two princess-cut diamonds set on its sides adding sparkle to the piece.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Inspired Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An Art Deco inspired ring featuring three princess cut rubies weighing 0.42 carats, with 0.60 carats of diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,219 / item
Moi Nizam Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Lawrenceville, GA
Gold(14K) : 4.85g Brilliant cut Diamonds : (VS clarity & H-I colour) : 0.13ct Princess cut Diamonds : 0.23ct Gemstones : Emerald, Glass-filled Ruby India-inspired, this ring is an o...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
The ruby is a flux-grown ruby that can take up to several months to grow, vs. 2 hours for inexpensive flame fusion lab-grown rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Diamond & Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k white gold Diamonds: 1 Princess Cut = 1.09cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2 Diamond: 8 Round Brilliant Cut = 0.10cttw Color: I Clarity: SI1 Rubies: 10 Round C...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Shield Ring
Located in New York, NY
The center design showcases two vertically aligned round diamonds set against a vibrant backdrop of 17 princess-cut rubies totaling 0.50 carats, which are arranged in a fitted, mosai...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,920Sale Price|37% Off
Natural Ruby 5cts & Diamond 0.65cts Ring in 14k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Gemstone : Ruby Type : Natural Shape : Princess Cut Size : 3x3MM Weight : 5-6 Carats Metal : Gold Size : All sizes are available Customisation : Available Diamond size ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Fashion Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Shank Width: 14.5mm tapering to 2.5mm Weight: 7.70 grams Ring Features: 26 Princess Cut Natural Rubies Estimated Carat Weight: 3.60 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Tablet Ring
Located in London, GB
This platinum piece showcases an elongated oval face set with a geometric array of precious stones including yellow princess cut diamonds at the centre, square cushion cut diamonds a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.75ct Burma Ruby 2.00ct Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring is centered with a lovely oval cut Burma ruby that weighs approximately 1.75ct. The center stone is accentuated by sparkling round and princess cut diamonds that weigh appro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,400Sale Price / item|22% Off
14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring
By Ideal Luxury
Located in Newport Beach, CA
We are pleased to offer this 14k White Gold Ruby & Diamond Fashion Stacking Ring. This stunning ring feature 0.53ctw natural princess cut rubies accented by 0.24ctw H-I/SI1-SI2 round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Black Jade Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
A bold and beautiful cocktail ring centered with a large near-round carved ruby weighing an estimated 17.61 carats, clustered with concentric rings of channel-set rectangular shape r...
Moonstone, Onyx, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Three-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
This vintage piece as been crafted from 18ct white gold and features a single oval faceted natural ruby at the centre of the face. This principal stone possesses a rich deep red colo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
.75 Carat, Total Weight Ruby White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: 6 Metal Type: 18 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.0 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Ruby (Synthetic) Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: .75 carat, total weight.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,840Sale Price|20% Off
14K Rose Gold Princess Diamond Ruby Band
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14K rose gold and features 1 princess cut diamond weighing 0.30 carat. It also features 12 baguette cut rubies weighing 3.30.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Art Deco 18k Gold Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a total of 0.70cts. rose cut and brilliant cut white diamonds, beautifully set across its surface, giving it a brilliant sparkle. and 0.95cts. of princess cut rubie...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antiques Carved Chinese Jade Ruby 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Antiques Chinese Jade carved imperial jade china 1750, ruby princess cut 1,50ct, 18kt gold gr.2230. Size 6.5 US.
Jade, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k Gold Invisible-Set Ruby Eternity Ring 2.50 cts - Vintage
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
The ring showcases a seamless ribbon of 22 natural princess-cut rubies totaling approximately 2.50 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Addison, TX
The smooth 14K yellow gold channel perfectly compliments the 3.78 carats of beautiful magenta princess cut rubies! There is a pierced open back pattern throughout the ring to allow l...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,652Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby 18 Karat Gold Mother of Pearl Cocktail Ring
By Giulia Colussi
Located in Milan, IT
Very nice 18 kt gold gr.23,20 cocktail ring with oval Lucent mother of pearl in the center a ruby 0,55 CTS princess cut. Very modern and essential design.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.05ct Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold.
Located in London, GB
Ruby princess cut gemstone vivid pink natural untreated total weight 0.30ct.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Ruby Diamond Two-Tone Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
It is accented by 3.10 carats of diamonds which include rose-cuts and fancy yellow princess-cuts set on the sides of the ruby. Made in 18k white and yellow gold, ready to be worn.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Quadrillion Invisibly Set Diamond 1.36Ct & Ruby 4.31Ct Ring
By Bez Ambar
Located in New York, NY
The pyramid style shank is invisibly set with 4.31 carats of square and baguette cut rubies. Stamped 750 QUAD 1.06/5.67 Cellini Jewelers NYCt
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.68tcw 14K Natural Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Band Ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Displayed is a romantic ruby and diamond ring. Created in solid 14 karat gold, this ring showcases numerous princess cut ruby's in a channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Dome Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE PREPAID TARRIFS & CUSTOMS DUTIES FOR USA CLIENTS. 18K gold ring set with 0.65ct princess cut rubies and 0.76ct diamonds. Designed with channel-set ruby bands ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
.50 Carat Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Dome Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Ruby and diamond ring. Alternating 4 princess cut diamonds and 5 square cut rubies in at 18k yellow gold setting. 5 square cut genuine red rubies, VS approx. .50cts 4 princess cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Ruby, Diamond, and Onyx Dangle Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 9 round cut = 0.27cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Diamond: 4 princess cut = 0.40cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1-2 Ruby: 0.50cttw Ring Size:...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
AGL Certified 1.30 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece combines classical Greek design with contemporary luxury, featuring a 1.30 carat Burmese ruby set in an 18k yellow gold band. The Greek meandros pattern, adorned...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: 5 round brilliant cut = 0.06cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: cabochon and princess cut = 0.64cttw Dimensions: ring top meas...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring with AGL Certificate
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
The shoulders are set with princess-cut diamonds totaling approximately 0.72 carats, adding a bright contrast to the deep ruby tones and warm yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.67 Carat Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Stacking Band
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This ring has 4 Square Cut Rubies that weigh 0.42 Carats and 3 Princess Cut Diamonds that weigh 0.25 Carats with a clarity and color of VS-H.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold, Ruby & Diamond Earring & Ring Suite
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
Under each ruby and diamond cluster sits three princess cut diamonds in the same style as the complementing ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby Diamond Yellow + White Gold Ring
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring by Van Cleef & Arpels. With 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, VVS1 Clarity, E Color and 2 princess cut Rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, White Gold
1950s 1.00 Carat, Total Weight Ruby & 14K White Gold Wedding Band
Located in Hicksville, NY
Item Details: Ring Size: Approximately 6.20 Metal Type: 14 Karat White Gold Weight: 1.8 grams Color Stone Details: Type: Synthetic Ruby Shape: Princess Cut Carat Weight: 1.00 cara...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,250Sale Price|44% Off
NWT $15, 000 18KT Gold Glittering Gorgeous Fancy Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is a Rare Important 18KT White Gold Ruby Diamond Ring. Ring is comprised of Finely Set Glittering Princess Cut Rubies and Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.04Ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Ring 14 Karat Gold Cathedral Raised*
Located in New York, NY
GIA certified: Ruby Raised Cathedral Ring 1.04ct. Natural Oval Ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A
Located in Hicksville, NY
Estate 18K Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Crossover Band Ring - VHK#326A Item Details: Year: 1990s Ring Size: 6.5 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA 6.32 Carat Natural No Heat Star Ruby Diamond Ring Platinum Knuckle Buckle*
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds. Princess cuts H-color Vs-2 clarity. Platinum 23.7 grams Ring size: 6 Depth of ring (with center ruby): 7.2mm Deck of ring: 16mm $35,000 Appraisal Certificate to ac...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Estate 18K Princess Baguette Diamond Bufftop Ruby Wide Cocktail Ring 7.60ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Details: • Metal: 18K yellow gold • Gemstones: Natural vivid red rubies, calibrated buff-top cut • Diamond Weight: Approximately 4.00 carats total • Center Diamond: Approximately...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamonds in Rose Gold Engagement Ring by Alexander Leyser
Located in Kirschweiler, DE
This timelessly beautiful ring by Alexander Leyser, crafted from 18-karat rose gold, features a natural oval-cut ruby weighing 0.7 carats. It is accentuated by two princess-cut diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Eternity Band Ring in White Gold and Natural Rubies
Located in Nicosia, Cyprus
Made of 18k white gold (750/1000), it is set with 22 natural princess-cut rubies in an invisible setting all around the band, with a total weight of approximately 2.50 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Alluring 0.31ct Rubies and Diamonds Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Indulge in the captivating allure of this 18K yellow gold ring, adorned with 12 exquisite princess-cut rubies, totaling 0.24 carats. The vibrant red hue of the rubies brings an unmis...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unique Heavy Platinum 2.34ctw Baguette Ruby & Yellow Diamond Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – (28) Natural Genuine Rubies- Straight Cut - Channel Set - Clean Vivid Pinkish Red Color - 1.33ctw (exact) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Princess Cut - Channel Set - Fier...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K Yellow Gold Carved Jade, Diamond, Onyx Ruby Ring
Located in beverly hills, CA
On the top and below the jade are eight round cut diamond with two princess cut rubies. Clusters of sparkling diamonds, totaling approximately 0.50 carats (F-G color and VS clarity),...
Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Pear-shaped Ruby Cts 0.58 Diamond Halo Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
At its heart, a 0.58 ct pear-shaped Burmese ruby radiates deep crimson warmth, complemented by 12 round diamonds (0.05 cts), a baguette diamond (0.02 cts), 4 tapered diamonds (0.08 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Contemporary 0.25ct Diamond & 0.13ct Ruby 18K White Gold Ring, 2003
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine contemporary princess cut 0.25 carat diamond and 0.13 carat natural ruby, 18 karat white gold ladies ring; part of our ruby jewellery collections.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Estate Platinum Pave Round Princess Diamond Square Ruby Wide Band Ring 2.55ctw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
An elegant contemporary band ring done in platinum and both pave and channel set with approximately 1.35ctw in G-I color Vs1-2 clarity round and princess cut diamonds as well as 1.2...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.2 Carat Ruby & Citrine Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Surrounding this radiant citrine are 10 princess-cut rubies, totaling 0.2 carats, adding vibrant color and enhancing the overall allure.
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
2.52 Carat Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Men's Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
The vividly red oval cabochon cut Ruby weighs 2.52 carats, is accentuated by 0.4ct paves of 16 princess cut Ruby and 0.75ct paves of 43 round cut diamonds, arranged in bold ethnic pa...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
$3,760Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Eternity Platinum Band Ring. Princess and Round Diamond Ruby Wedding 6mm
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 6 US, Resizable Metal: Platinum Stone: Diamond, Ruby Stone Cut: Princess Cut, Round Brilliant Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 6.00mm This exquisite vintage estate-s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Modern 1.50 Carat Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
On either side of the head, the start of the ring is decorated with two princess- cut diamonds. Weight of the ruby : 1,50 carat approximately.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Magnificent 0.83ct Natural Diamond and Red Ruby Signet Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
A creative center of 12 fiery red princess-cut rubies is flanked by shimmering rows of natural diamonds, delivering a bold 0.83ct total weight of high-fashion brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Cts 0.09 Round Diamond Halo Baguette Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This engagement ring features a princess‑cut Burmese ruby (0.09 cts) at its heart, encircled by 40 round diamonds (0.19 cts) and accented with 4 baguette diamonds (0.06 cts).
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Burmese Ruby Princess Cts 1.47 Diamond Baguette Cts 0.88 Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Crafted in warm 18k yellow gold weighing a substantial 7.12 grams, this engagement ring features 13 baguette diamonds (0.88 cts) arranged in clean, architectural lines around 10 prin...
Diamond, Ruby, 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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