18K White Gold 0.76 Ct Ruby Wedding Band Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Band Ring in 18K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 4 Cabochon Rubies and 4 Sapphires 1992
Located in BILBAO, ES
- Category: Vintage Rings - Period: 1990–1999 - Year: 1992 - Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold - Weight: 11.30 grams - Ring Top Height: 14 mm - Gemstones: - 4 Cabochon-Cut Sapphire...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and Diamond You & Me Ring A "You and Me" ring set with a emerald-cut ruby and diamond.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.20ct NATURAL ruby ring with diamonds unisex 14gr
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This ring is special because it gives Art Deco vibes yet presents an elegant sophisticated style!
14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with a 9.0ct Ruby and Diamond Accents
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Here is a 14k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring featuring a 9.0ct Oval Ruby Cabochon Center stone, accented by White Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage French Multi-Gem Yellow Gold Ring with Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
A unique treasure with exceptional presence and balance, perfect for lovers of antique fine jewelry. Technical Details: Ring Size: FR 50 / US 5.25 Style: Vintage / Cocktail Perio...
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.32ct Oval Ruby and Diamond Platinum Dress Ring with Reversed Diamond Shoulders
Located in London, GB
Ruby and diamonds come together in an intricate design with a subtle twist. At the centre sits a 2.32ct oval ruby, showing a rich pinkish-red tone, securely held in a four claw, ope...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1940s 18k Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, 0.15ct Ruby
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The ring has a pierced decorated, domed design ornamented with seven bezel set round mixed cut rubies.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified 5cts Ruby with Diamond Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.32 carats with Diamond 1.0 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GRS Certified) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 48 Total Weight: 8.98 grams Ruby Width: 0.8 cm...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
【Conchéa】Flamingo Pink Conch Pearl Bow Ring with Diamonds & Rubies — 1.91 ct
By The Pearl Vogue
Located in New York, NY
This ring features a natural conch pearl in a vivid flamingo pink hue, distinguished by clearly visible flame structure and a well-balanced, regular oval form.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold
2.2cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Striking 2.2ct Madagascar ruby ring accented with natural diamonds, glowing with rich red brilliance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dainty Heart Cut Ruby Ring 18k Solid White Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Heart Cut Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.48 carats and diamonds of 0.48 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,064Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold & Silver Carved Ruby Knuckle Ring Adorned with Pave Diamonds
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
The ring features a sparkling ruby as the centerpiece, surrounded by pave diamonds that add extra sparkle and shine.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Ring with synthetich ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.62ct 14k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold ring with synthetic ruby and 16 brilliant-cut diamonds - F/G - VS - ring size U.S. 8 - EU. 18.25 (54) detailed description: The top of the ring is oval-shaped, mea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Mozambique Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, Oval 7x5mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A stunning Solid 14K Gold ring featuring a vivid 7×5 mm oval Mozambique ruby elegantly accented with sparkling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Guy Laroche Yellow and White Gold Belt Ring with Diamonds and Rubies
By Guy Laroche
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The harmonious contrast between the warm yellow gold and cool white gold creates a bold yet elegant aesthetic, making this ring a truly eye-catching statement piece. At the center o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,237Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Heritage Ring in Blackened Gold with Black Diamonds Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
The Sybarite Heritage Collection draws on centuries of tradition and sovereign imagery. Crafted from the finest blackened gold, this piece is set alight with round-cut black diamonds...
White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Mixed Metal, Gold
Italian 18K Gold Gimmel Fede Ring with Diamond and Ruby, Circa 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
In this case, moreover, the ring is adorned with the setting of rubies and diamonds near the cuffs of the hands, as symbol of the wealth of the spouses and the preciousness of their ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Pearl Ring With Pretty Carved Shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1898 Gorgeous Victorian Ring.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 1ct Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Marquise Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Ruby Ring Ruby Engagement Ring Red Gemstone Ring Unique Engagement Ring Oval Ring Raw Stone Gemstone Ring Birthstone Ring Item Features • Gold KT: 18K Yellow Gold • Gemstone...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$965Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round ruby flower 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 k gold Star Anise Flower ring with genuine ruby and diamond. Ruby gold ring. 14 Karat Gold Star Anise Flower Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Certified Natural Emerald Zambian Pear Shape Ring With Oval Ruby And Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
.* Crafted in 18K white gold, this unique ring features a 0.51 carats of round-cut diamond pavé set, a 0.58 carat oval-cut ruby on one side and a natural Zambian pear-shaped emerald...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
4.3cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Accented with natural diamonds, this elegant ring delivers timeless luxury and brilliance. "This ruby ring doesn’t whisper luxury—it shouts it, diamonds and all."
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Asian Dragon with Ruby Eyes Chasing Pearl Ring
Located in New York, NY
The dragon’s eyes are set with vibrant rubies that add a sharp, lively contrast to the warm gold tone.
Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
11 Carat Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 11.55 carats with Diamond 1.38 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 3.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 11.54 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14KT White Gold Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring 1.59CT TW Rubies
Located in New York, NY
14KT white gold clover ring set with vivid round cut rubies totaling 1.59 carats, centered by a square ruby and framed with a fine diamond halo.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$9,200Sale Price|20% Off
HUGE natural ruby ring 16.9mm custom designer ring
Located in Jupiter, FL
Designer ring with natural rubies weighing 5.80 carats, 100% natural and untreated and diamonds weighing 0.34 carats in 18KT yellow gold, ring is size 6 with width of 16.9mm This rin...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels 7.77ct Ruby Ring with 4.00ct Diamond Halo — Signed
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking and rare creation by Van Cleef & Arpels, this exquisite ring centers a vivid oval-shaped ruby weighing approximately 7.77 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
$4,016Sale Price / item|20% Off
Three Dome Stacking Ring 14K Solid Gold with Ruby, Emerald, Marquise Diamond
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Embrace modern elegance with this sleek yellow gold ring featuring a marquise cut natural ruby, emerald and diamond set in a smooth, sculptural bezel design.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold
2.8cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14k Solid Gold, 8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
Elegant 2.8-carat Madagascar ruby ring set in solid 14k gold, featuring an 8mm round-cut ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
C1900 18K Ruby Gypsy Ring with Buckle Design and Carved Flower Stems
Located in Baltimore, MD
What makes this gypsy ring unique? So many things! We could start with the wonderful burma rubies.
Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Multi-Band Ring with Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat yellow gold ring made of 5 bands with emeralds, rubies, sapphires and small diamonds / Made in Italy 1960s Ring size US 7.5
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum & 1.80 Carat Diamond Baguette Cocktail Ring with 1.26 Carat Oval Rubies
Located in New York, NY
Three oval cut rubies highlight the center. Total diamond weight 1.80 carats Total ruby weight 1.26 carats Ring size 6.5 sizing options are available Stamped PLAT
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
German Kabirski Gaiete White Rhodium Plated 925 Silver Ring with Raw Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The German Kabirski Gaiete Ring features natural raw ruby gemstones set in a bold sculptural design that contrasts organic texture with refined minimalism.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
Victorian Heart Shaped Ring with Diamond, Sapphires and Rubies, circa 1902
Located in London, GB
Hallmarked in 1902, thia Victorian ring features a diamond, sapphire and ruby all set to centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Heart Ring with Pavé Diamonds, Gübelin & GRS
Located in Roma, IT
Striking and exquisitely rare, this bold dome ring features a 2.52 carat heart-shaped ruby of exceptional pedigree and color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.20 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k white and yellow gold ring with a center approx. 2.20ct ruby (measuring 8 x 7.6 x 4.1mm), surrounded with approx. 0.76ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Vintage Ruby Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Flower Design Cluster with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Ruby Ring circa 1970's Flower Design Cluster Center Stone round shape 5.0 mm Ruby Gemstone (approx 0.60ct) Total Ruby with the small stones all approx 1.60 carat All stones ...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,620Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ring 18kt Gold Spring & Ruby Oval
Located in Miami, FL
The Spiral ring, crafted in lustrous 18kt rose gold, features a captivating oval-shaped Thailand ruby.
Ruby
6Ct Star Ruby Cabochon Ring with Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rich red star ruby cabochon reveals a shimmering six-rayed star across its dome in this striking ring, accented with diamonds in solid 14K rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Luxury Panther Ring with 1.24 Carat Rubys, Emeralds Sapphires & Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Prestigious luxury stands out panther ring featuring diamonds, Rubys and Emeralds all hand crafted in 18k gold.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s 1.00 Carat Ruby & 0.90 Carat Emerald Hearts Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k yellow gold with a Heart-Shaped Ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat and a Heart-Shaped Emerald weighing approximately 0.90 carat.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
Oval Shape Natural Ruby 3.37 with Round Diamonds 0.50 Ring, circa 1960
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Oval shape ring in 18kt white and yellow gold with a very nice oval ruby weight carat 3.37 and a motif of round white diamonds total weight carat 0.50.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
GIA Ruby Platinum Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18k gold and platinum ring. Set with GIA certified ruby - 9.28 x 7.08 x 5.04mm, and diamonds approx. 1.00ctw.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Modernist 18K White And Yellow Gold Dome Ring With Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald
Located in North Miami, FL
It is a fabulous ring!
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
$32,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
E040 GRS Certificate 5.01 Ct Natural unheated Mogok Burma Ruby Red color with Ring platinum Gold 1-Main stone : 5.01ct Natural Ruby Unheated Mogok burma Gemstone GRS 2-Surroundi...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K White Gold Emerald and Ruby Floral Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Emerald and ruby flower cocktail ring in 14K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Mid Century Ruby Ring with Diamonds in 18K White Gold, England circa 1950
Located in Berlin, BE
Ring size: US 7 Weight: 8 grams
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
18kt White Gold Ring with Heart Shaped Ruby and Diamonds , CGL Certified
By Orologio / Joël Glecer
Located in Antwerp, BE
18kt White Gold Ring With Heart shaped Ruby and Diamonds Ruby: Intense red Heart shaped Siam ruby 1.79ct Diamonds: 2 heart shaped diamonds together 0.92ct and 42 brilliant cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Snake Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, By SCALA GIOIELLI
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Diamonds weight 0.86 karat Rubies weight 0.02 karat Ring total weight 15.10 grams Ring size ITA 13 - US 6.50
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Solitaire ring. Platinum PT900 Genuine Ruby Diamond Eternity band.
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Ruby Solitaire with Diamond Band ring. Genuine Ruby bezel set with Diamond set eternity shank. 5.4grams total weight Details: Size 5 1/2ct Genuine Ruby 1/3 ctw diamonds Wonderful...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18K White Gold Oval cut Ruby Flower Cocktail Ring with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Oval cut ruby flower cocktail ring in 18K gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your energy and sensuality.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Art Deco Platinum Ring with 2.18ct GIA Yellow Diamond and Calibrated Rubies
Located in MONTMORENCY, FR
Suitable as a statement ring or an antique engagement ring. Specifications • Metal: Platinum • Center Stone: 2.18ct yellow diamond, GIA certified • Surrounding Stones: Calibrated ru...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1920 Art Deco Platinum Ring with 3.00 Cts in Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
The exceptional quality of the baguette diamonds, with their premium F-G color and VVS-VS clarity grades, ensures maximum brilliance and fire that beautifully complements the rich re...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Hand-Made Ruby Ring in 14K Yellow Gold With Two Pcs Diamond
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Hand-Made Ruby Ring Material: 14K Yellow Gold Main Stone :Ruby Ruby 4.90ct Diamonds: .16ct Diamond Clarity VS Color Grade G Ring Size: 7 Condition: Mint Condition Retail Price: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats with Diamond 0.43 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose 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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