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
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 10.30 carats with Diamond 0.05 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 10.19 grams "We first opened ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Rose Gold Eternity Ring Set With Ruby, Pink Sapphires and Diamonds
Located in London, GB
A vibrant and feminine eternity ring crafted in luxurious 18ct rose gold, set with an exquisite combination of rubies, pink sapphires, and natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Solitaire Ring with Encircling Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Oval Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds. 1.50 total diamond weight. 1.25 total ruby weight Size 7.25 Height: 20 mm Width: 14 mm 6.21 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sugarloaf Cabochon Ruby 2.31 carats with Diamond 0.20 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 19.01 grams "We first ope...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980's Bvlgari Trombino Ring with Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamonds in Platinum
Located in Roma, RM
Executed in platinum, the ring is centered by a magnificent Burmese ruby weighing approximately 4.09 carats, accompanied by SSEF and Gübelin gemological reports confirming its natura...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ring 14k gold, model Chevron with 5 Round Faceted Rubies 0.10 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
Discover this vintage chevron ring with stunning rubies. Take a closer look at the design of this jewel!
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Ring, 10.5g
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies lab grown ruby ring with diamonds and pink topaz in 14k yellow gold setting.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pigeon's Blood Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 2.04 carats Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 10.02 grams "We first opene...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.20 carats with Diamond 0.21 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.7 cm Ring Siz...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Ring, Set With 0.40ct Oval Natural Fine Quality Ruby
Located in London, GB
New made by Jewellery Cave 18ct yellow gold single stone ring, set with oval 0.40ct fine quality natural ruby, The ring is a perfect complement to any ensemble and can be worn on a...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,960Sale Price|20% Off
Rosecut Ruby Ring With Diamond Butterfly Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:7.911g,D:0.78ct, Ruby:6.08ct,
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Opal and Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds 14K Gold
By The Wind Opal
Located in Suwanee, GA
Description Australian Opal and Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamonds 14K Gold with Matt Finish Band.
Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oltremare Gioielli Modern Twisted Gold Ring with Natural Rubies 18k Gold Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Care Instructions: To preserve the brilliance of your 18k gold ring and rubies, avoid contact with harsh chemicals.
Ruby, 18k Gold
French Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
Platinum ring, with French cut rubies and diamonds, surrounded with round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Intricate 3.20ct Ruby Spiral Ring with Side Diamonds in 18K White Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
Presenting our 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Ring – a captivating masterpiece that exudes elegance and extravagance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold Statement Ring with Natural Opal Ruby and Diamond, featuring Pear
Located in Jupiter, FL
Introducing our exquisite Natural Opal, Ruby, and Diamond Statement Ring, a testament to unparalleled beauty and craftsmanship.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Lythara Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby & Yellow Sapphire
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lythara is designed for people who want real, raw gemstones touching the skin. The ring is shaped as a mosaic band, where each piece of raw Ruby and raw Yellow Sapphire is individual...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling ...
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby Center with Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby With diamond Accents Ring Size 7 2.46 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sparkling 18k White Gold Frog Ring with 0.39ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds
Located in רמת גן, IL
A beautiful frog ring with a dazzling 0.04 carat round brilliant natural ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Floral Cluster Ring with Baguette and Round Diamonds Ruby Weight: 2.30 carats Diamond Weight: 0.92 carats total (0.65 baguette, 0.27 round brilliant) A ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Three-Stone Ruby Ring Band with Diamond Accents
Located in Manhasset, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Three Stone Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents 0.04 total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$1,640Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k White and Rose Gold Stackable Rings with Diamonds and Rubies
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white and rose gold stack-able rings; stones: 42 round diamonds color: G clarity: VS weight: .90pts. additional stones: 21 rubies weight: .47pts. gold: 14k size: 6.5 *pick color...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$4,425Sale Price|25% Off
GIA Certified 1.18 Carat Natural Ruby Platinum Ring with Near-Colorless Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring showcases a GIA Certified Natural Ruby, weighing 1.18 carats, with no indications of heating, ensuring its natural beauty and rarity.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$3,696Sale Price|20% Off
Artisan Bypass Emerald And Ruby Ring With Diamond In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
Description This vibrant bypass ring by Artisan features a 1.69ct emerald-cut emerald and a 1.01ct pear ruby, accented by 0.14ct of sparkling diamonds and set in 4.473g of 18K white ...
Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique, Royal Gold Ring with Rose Cut Trillion Diamond, Rubies and Ornaments
Located in Berlin, DE
Magnificent, antique, royal gold ring with rose cut diamond, rubies and ornaments.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
$255Sale Price / item|50% Off
Silvorra Contemporary Open-Band with Ruby & Emerald Bypass Silver Ring for Her
Located in New York, NY
This contemporary 925 sterling silver ring pairs vivid natural emeralds with a sleek line of rich rubies for a bold, modern look.
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural No Heat Burma Ruby 1.14ct Ring with Diamonds in 14K White Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant ring crafted in 14K white gold, set with a natural unheated ruby from Burma (Myanmar) weighing 1.14 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
9.56 Carat Oval Ruby Ring with Hidden Diamond Halo in 14K White Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A striking and sophisticated statement ring featuring a vivid 9.56 carat oval-cut ruby, set in luxurious 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.04 carats with Blue Sapphire 0.62 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 11.33 grams "We first opened ...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Serpent Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 1.89 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 13.5 grams "We first opened doors in...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Pinkish Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.54 carats with Diamond 0.87 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.3 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.67 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 7.76 carats with Diamond 2.17 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 13.78 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 8.34 carats with Diamond 1.96 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 20.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 w...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
BALLERINA Cocktail Ring In Platinum With 3.98 Cwt. In Red Ruby And Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A classic cocktail ring in platinum with ruby and diamonds. This is a classic ballerina cocktail ring created during the mid-century and the modernist periods, back in the 1960.
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
Ruby with Blue Sapphire Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.20 carats with Blue Sapphire 1.91 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Diameter: 1.6 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 3.14 grams "We first opened d...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Cabochon Ruby with Onyx Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 2.90 carats with Onyx 3.65 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store ...
Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Daisy Ring with Burmese Ruby Baguettes Cts 0.63 African Diamond Cts0.34
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect for garden parties, romantic dinners, or even daily wear. This ring pairs beautifully with a simple gold band or a ruby bracelet, and looks stunning against floral dresses o...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
REINSTEIN ROSS Stackable Duo Rings In 20Kt Yellow Gold With Rubies & Diamond
Located in Miami, FL
This set has been crafted in solid rich yellow gold of high 20 karats (.835/.999 Au) with a delicate tin brushed finish. The rings are embellished with thirteen natural earth mined g...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
9.91 Carat Unheated Star Ruby Cabochon Ring in Platinum with 1.71 Carat Diamond
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills presents a rare, collector caliber 9.91 carat unheated Star Ruby ring, prized for its beautifully defined asterism that appears as light moves across th...
Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Louisa 14k White Gold Ring With 1.90 Ct Natural Rubies (oval & Round)
Located in Greeneville, TN
Fiery passion meets timeless sophistication in the Louisa Ring by Mountain Song Jeweler. This stunning piece features a 1.90 carat blend of natural oval and round rubies, rich in red...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
GIA Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 4.06 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 7.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.60 Ct Natural Ruby - Size 7, 2.8 grams
Located in New York, NY
Natural Ruby 14k Yellow gold ring Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 2.8 Grams Ring Size: 7 (Sizeable) 1: Gemstone: Natural Ruby Gemstone Weight: 0.60 Carat No.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Moonlight Heart Ring in 18ct White Gold with Diamonds, Sapphires & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Unveil the hidden beauty of the cosmos with the Moonlight Heart Ring where diamonds, sapphires, and rubies meet in perfect harmony.
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, 18...
Mesmerizing 0.65 carat Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in רמת גן, IL
This captivating 18K yellow gold ring features a stunning 0.65-carat cushion-cut ruby, surrounded by a halo of 27 round brilliant diamonds totaling 0.81 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
4Ct Ruby Ring with Earth Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, Oval 10x8mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This Ruby ring makes a lovely July birthstone gift for your loved ones!
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$964Sale Price / item|44% Off
Natural Ruby, Tourmalines and Sapphires ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ring with natural ruby, tourmalines and sapphires.
Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby wedding band 14KT gold Natural rubies custom style ring minimalistic
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural ruby wedding band in 14KT white gold, size 6.5. Hand carved ring with beautiful pinkish red natural rubies, the ring is curved with custom channel setting.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unheated Ruby 1.96 carats with Diamond 0.62 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.55 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified 1.5Ct Ruby Ring with Earth Mined Diamonds: Solid 14K Gold, 7x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
1.5 ct Burma Ruby ring showcasing a vivid 7×6 mm centerpiece, accented with earth-mined diamonds for radiant contrast.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Diamond Gold Palladium Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's Retro diamond and ruby 14k rose gold and palladium band ring. 16 square cut rubies with a row of 5 diamonds in the center and 2 accent diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold, Palladium
$7,840Sale Price|20% Off
Exquisite 18K White Gold Ring with 11.51 Carat Ruby and Diamond Accent
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 18K white gold ring showcases an impressive 11.51-carat ruby, enhanced by a 1.5-carat diamond accent.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Sapphire Ruby and Diamond Cluster
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Fashion Ring with Sapphire Ruby and Diamonds. 0.08 Total Diamond Weight 5 Round Ruby 3 Round sapphire Size 6.5 4 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k 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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