$88,000Sale Price|20% Off
Extraordinary 5.10-Carat No-Heat GIA-Certified Ruby with Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Extraordinary 5.10-Carat No-Heat GIA-Certified Ruby with Diamond Accents in Platinum A masterpiece of rarity and elegance, this exceptional ring showcases a GIA-certified natural ru...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.9Ct GIA Certified Mozambique Ruby Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A GIA-certified Mozambique ruby glows in a rich, saturated red at the centre of this solid 14K yellow gold ring, surrounded by thirty-eight earth-mined diamonds.
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Intricate Oriental Ring with Cabochon Rubies, Sapphires, and Other Gemstones
Located in Berlin, BE
This stunning and intricate oriental ring showcases a delightful array of cabochon-cut gemstones, each carefully selected to highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of this exquisite ...
Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Moonstone, Quartz, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, ...
22 Carat Gold Ring with Large Oval Cabouchon Ruby 27.50 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold ring with large oval cabouchon ruby 27.50cts handmade in Notting Hill, London, by renowned British jeweller Malcolm Betts.
Ruby, Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.42 carats with Diamond 1.16 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.95 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.98 carat with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.67 grams "We first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.63 carat with Diamond 0.07 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.1 grams "We first opened doors in 1980...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.80 carat with Diamond 0.27 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 0.4 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.08 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Tanzanite with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tanzanite 1.38 carats with Ruby 2.5 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 7.96 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Ruby, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 3.99 carats with Ruby 11.42 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 15.28 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.54 carats with Diamond 0.34 carat and Ruby 1.35 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 5.38 grams "We fir...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.82 carat with Diamond 0.06 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.4 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 1.77 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Clover Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.45 carats with Diamond 0.10 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 5.63 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 wh...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Black Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.85 carats with Black Diamond 0.50 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.43 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Amethyst with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Amethyst 5.70 carats with Ruby 4.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 10.74 grams * Amethyst* Width: 1.0 ...
Amethyst, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby, Emerald with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.50 carats, Ruby 1.03 carats, Emerald 1.59 carats, Emerald 0.96 carat and Diamond 1.30 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 53 T...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
7.6Ct Madagascar Ruby Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A remarkable 7.66-carat Madagascar ruby anchors this solid 14K yellow gold ring, encircled by ninety-two earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Rose Gold Ring with No-Heat Ruby and Diamond Halo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A timeless symbol of elegance and rarity, this exquisite ring features a vivid no-heat ruby at its heart, weighing 3.00 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,476Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold 1.74ct Oval Mozambique Ruby Cluster Ring with Diamond Accents
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This modern cluster cocktail ring features 1.74 ct of five vibrant oval-cut rubies, set in 14k yellow gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
4.4Ct Madagascar Ruby Estate Ring with Earth-Mined Diamond Accents: 14K Gold
Located in Columbus, OH
A 4.42-carat Madagascar ruby glows in a deep, warm red at the center of this solid 14K yellow gold estate ring, accented by six earth-mined diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18kt Yellow Gold 5.96ct. Oval Ruby with 2.45ct. Diamond Baguette Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 18 karat yellow gold ring centers a magnificent oval ruby weighing 5.96 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with Diamond 1.61 carats Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.87 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco Yellow Gold Ring with Central Diamond Surrounded by Ruby
Located in AMSTELVEEN, NH
This vintage ring features a distinctive combination of diamonds and rubies, set in a classic design.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
2.8Ct Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamond Accents: Solid 14K Gold, 9x7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
A rich red Madagascar ruby commands this ring, encircled by earth-mined diamonds in solid 14K white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
18K White Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring with Burma Rubies & Diamonds
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite piece features: Two Matched Pear-Shaped Burma Rubies 5.40 Carats Total Weight: At the heart of the ring are two perfectly matched pear-shaped rubies sourced from the l...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
German Kabirski Barbera Sterling Silver Open Band Ring with Natural Raw Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This open band ring in raw 925 sterling silver feels like something unearthed, a fragment of nature, shaped by time.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
3.53 Carats Vivid Red Ruby Trilogy Ring with White Diamond Detail
Located in London, GB
To both sides of the stone are gleaming, trapeze cut white diamonds, set in an exquisite platinum mount. Ring Size: UK - M, US - 6.25 3.53 Carats Ruby 0.66 Carats Diamonds
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,833Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco with Ruby and 0.75ct Brilliant Diamonds Platinum 950 Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring features a ruby and brilliant diamonds in a unique design.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI
Located in Geneve, CH
Jumelle Grand Ring in 18k Yellow Gold with Ruby by MARIANNE CANARELLI.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
Cartier 18K oOo Ruby Diamond Ring with Certification Papers. Stamped Cartier 750
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 3.02 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 11.66 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
JAS-21-2244YEL - 14K YELLOW GOLD OVAL RUBY RING with DIAMONDS
By JA Star USA
Located in New York, NY
14K YELLOW GOLD OVAL RUBY RING with DIAMONDS Metal: 14K YELLOW GOLD Diamond Info: GH SI DIAMONDS 0.20CT Stone Info: 6X4 OVAL RUBY 0.52CT Total Dia Weight: 0.20 cwt.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Peridot with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Peridot 1.43 carats with Ruby 1.12 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 58 Total Weight: 5.05 grams "We first opened doors in ...
Peridot, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Floral Cocktail Ring in 18ct Yellow Gold with Diamonds and Natural Rubies
Located in Milano, MI
An important and charming jewel, perfect for those who love unique statement pieces and wish to wear a ring of sophisticated, everlasting style. Main Features: Type: Floral cocktai...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Asymmetric Open Bypass Ruby & Opal Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K rose gold fashion ring with one oval opal weighing 0.31 carats, one round faceted ruby weighing 0.17 carats, and 44 round faceted diamonds weighing 0.23 carats total.
Ruby, Opal, Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
Platinum Toi et Moi Ring with 1.69ct No-Heat Burmese Ruby & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Fluid, architectural lines and precise prong work showcase masterful craftsmanship, balancing vivid color, fire, and timeless romantic symbolism. Metal: Platinum Ruby: 1.69ct Burma ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.06 carats with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 5.44 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GRS Certified 2cts Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.01 carats with two Diamonds on either side total 1.08 carats, and the rest of the Diamond total 1.27 carats Ring and Ring Jacket set in Platinum 900 Settings (GRS Certified) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Custom Made Burmese Ring with Diamond & Oval Ruby in 18K Yellow Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
Custom Made Burmese Ring Material: 18K Yellow Gold Condition: Mint Oval Ruby: 2.2ctw Diamond: 0.80ctw Clarity: VS1 Color: F Ring Dimension: Size: 7.5 Width: 11.5mm Thickness: 1.4mm...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Panther Motif Bypass Ring with Blue Sapphires, Rubies, & Diamonds 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, the ring showcases exceptional figural craftsmanship, with fourteen natural blue sapphires, two natural rubies, and twenty-eight diamonds meticulousl...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$30,609Sale Price|20% Off
Sybarite Heritage Ring in White Gold with White 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 white gold, this piece is set alight with diamonds and blazing rubies....
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Marquise East West Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow gold ring with round diamonds weighing 0.10 carat total and one marquise shaped ruby weighing 0.37 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Convertible Fly Ring & Pin with Ruby Eyes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
The ring is a size 8 and has a total gold weight of 7.6 grams, giving it a comfortable but substantial feel.
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Swirl Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds, Rubies And Pearls
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Set in 18-karat yellow gold with diamonds and rubies, this ring balances timeless elegance with a fluid, modern aesthetic.
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, 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
18K Gold Josephine Baker Banded Agate Signet Ring with Enamel and Rubies
Located in Venice, CA
She adopted 12 children of various ethnicities and was inducted into the Panthéon in Paris, one of the highest honors in France. The ring contains four natural rubies. The banded a...
Agate, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel
Pink Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pink Sapphire 1.98 carats with Ruby 0.78 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.0 cm Ring Size: 57 Total Weight: 6.03 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Demi Band with Diamonds & Rubies
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Demi band in 950PT with ruby and diamonds Size: 5.75 Total carat weight of ruby: 0.85ct Total carat weight of diamonds: 0.56ct
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$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
18ct Gold French Hallmarked, Edwardian Ruby & Pearl Ring with Feather shoulders
Located in Brighton, GB
Flanking the rubies on either side are four delicate natural seed pearls, enhancing the ring's charm with a touch of classic sophistication.
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$30,609Sale 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
Natural No Heat Madagascar Ruby 1.55ct Cluster Ring with Diamonds in Gold
Located in Berlin, BE
Elegant cluster ring set in gold, centered with a natural unheated ruby from Madagascar weighing 1.55 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco 1.59ct Oval Ruby Ring in 14K Rose Gold with Diamonds
Located in Bangkok, TH
Radiant, romantic, and beautifully timeless—this 1.59 Carat Ruby Ring is a stunning expression of elegance and refined craftsmanship.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Alternating Band with Rubies and Diamonds
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Alternating Band with Rubies and Diamonds Made in Platinum 3 Rubies 0.60ct 4 Diamonds 0.70ct F/G color VS/VVS clarity Size 6 6.72gr
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
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
Alex Jona Sterling Silver Ring with Crazy Cut Quartz Over Ruby, New
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, sterling silver ring set with a crazy cut quartz over ruby. Alex Jona jewels stand out, not only for their special design and for...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
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!
Meghna Jewels 18K Gold Floral Ring with 1.16ct Ruby & 1.90ct Diamonds
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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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