$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
set of five rings 18k gold with sapphire, ruby, emerald and diamonds 0.50ct
Located in The Hague, ZH
set of five rings of 18k white gold set with sapphire, ruby, emerald and brilliant cut, up to 0.50ct - F/G - VS/SI ring size US 10 - EU 19.75(62) detailed description: the top of t...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Lythara 14K Gold Plated Silver RIng with Raw Zircon & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lythara is made for people who want raw gemstones in direct contact with the skin. The ring is built like a mosaic: each piece of raw Natural White Zircon and raw Ruby is individuall...
Ruby, Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
$2,617Sale Price|20% Off
Certified 18 Kt.White Gold Engagement Diamond Ring with 1.23 Ct Ruby
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Offered beautiful ring in white gold, with a beautiful oval cut ruby 1.23 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,968Sale Price|20% Off
2.46 Ct Ruby Ring With Diamonds In Center Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite 2.46 Ct Ruby Ring with Diamonds in the center is a dazzling piece of fine jewelry crafted with precision and elegance.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Diamond Enamel Gold Tiger Ring
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18k gold tiger ring, decorated with enamel, ruby eyes and approx. 0.56ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Enamel
AIGS Certified Ceylon Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 5.219 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 1.76 Colour: - ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Burma (Myanmar) Ruby Cts 8.45 and Diamond Engagement Ring with GRS Certificate
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Giving your significant other this engagement ring will make her feel like a queen, embodying the vibrant energy and deep heritage that a ruby represents.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds '#J2355'
Located in Big Bend, WI
18k Gold Deco Style 1.28ct Genuine Natural Ruby Ring with Diamonds (#J2355) 18k white gold ruby ring with specialty cut rubies weighing 1.28 carats total.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Frog Ring with Diamonds and Rubies, USA
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Weighing 3.3 grams, the ring is lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certifi
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver with Certificate Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby 8.00 carats ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Natural Ruby Cluster Ring Silver and 18k Gold Cluster Design Natural Ruby
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Brilliant Ring with a Cluster of Natural Ruby Stones Approx ruby area size 17 x 13 mm Mostly Sterling Silver 925 and the bezel is Real 18k yellow gold.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Silver
GIL Certified 0.77 Carat Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.953 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Octogon Carat: 0.77 (3 Pcs) Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 18kt Gold Ring with 3.06ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & 9.07ct Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
18 Kt. Yellow Gold Ring 3.06 Ct Fancy Yellow Diamond & Ruby Completely Hand Crafted in Our Atelier, As seen on the last photograph there is also an option of having this ring with r...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Ring set in 8 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 5.90 carats with Diamond 0.95 carat Ring set in 8 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.6 cm Length: 2.6 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 16.91 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Ring with Pear and Baguette 0.90Ct Diamond 0.51Ct. Ruby
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
Classic 18 karat yellow gold ring. This " V" shaped ring is set with 2 pear shaped diamonds and 1 pear shaped ruby.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 4.11 carats with Ruby 1.87 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.99 grams "We first opened doo...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Setting
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.98 carats with Diamond 0.26 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.1 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.44 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
White Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
White Sapphire 5.81 carats with Ruby 14.38 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.2 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 12.02 grams "We first opened d...
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Blue Sapphire with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.41 carats with Ruby 2.28 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.6 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 6.64 grams "We first opened door...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Oval Ruby Ring with Diamonds
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
S.Georgios designer presents an exquisite 18K Yellow Gold Ring featuring a pink oval-cut Ruby, weighing 1.29 Carats at its center.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Star Sapphire with Ruby Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Star Sapphire 4.31 carats with Ruby 0.48 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings Width: 1.4 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.41 grams "We first opened doors...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Emerald with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 1.05 carats with Ruby 1.95 carats and Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.79 grams Emerald W...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby with Emerald and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.02 carats with Emerald 1.36 carats and Diamond 0.11 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 9.73 grams "We first ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
German Kabirski Pyra 14K Gold Plated Silver Band Ring with Raw Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Pyra ring expands the experimental aesthetic introduced in Cyrene, but with greater weight, density, and visual impact.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
GIA Certified Heart Shape Burmese Ruby, Sapphire with Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 3.01 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.21 carats from Madagasgar with Baguette Diamond 1.25 carats Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified - Both Stones) Width: 1.0 cm L...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Platinum
Emerald with Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 4.78 carats with Ruby 5.56 carats and Diamond 0.29 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.2 cm Length: 2.4 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 14.03 grams "We first...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified Natural Ruby cabochon ring with diamond baguette handmade in 18k gold
By Jay Rawat
Located in Jaipur, IN
A beautiful stackable ring Natural Ruby cabochon ring with diamond baguettes.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Ruby 0.50 Carat Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Oval shape Natural Ruby very good red color AAA 0.50 carat, and Natural Diamond 0.05 carat GH-VVS 14K Yellow Gold 1.93 Grams, Finger Size 7.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
German Kabirski Lythara 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Pink Sapphire & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lythara is made for people who believe in the natural strength and energy of real gemstones. This ring is built as a mosaic band, where raw Pink Sapphire and raw Ruby are each wrappe...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Gin & Grace 14K Yellow Gold Mozambique Ruby and Pink Opal Ring with Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This Ring is made up of 5*7 oval-cut Ruby (1 pcs) 1 carat Ruby, pink opal free mix (1 Pcs) 7.18 Carat, Round Cut Diamond (30 Pcs) 0.28 Carat.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Shape Ruby 0.50 Carat Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold with Diamonds
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round shape Natural Ruby very good red color AAA 0.50 carat, and Natural Diamond 0.25 carat GH-VS 18K Yellow Gold 6.0 Grams, Finger Size 6
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Livia 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Pink Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A delicate band of glimmering rubies has been handcrafted to make this beautiful ring.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
German Kabirski Gaiete 18K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Pink Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Gaiete ring reimagines minimalism through bold contrast and raw artistry.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.15 carats with Diamond 0.22 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 3.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GIA Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby 2.03 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.23 grams "We first opened...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold with Square Facetted Rubies & Diamonds ca 0.48 carat
Located in Heemstede, NL
A rare find that blends elegance and effortless charm — this vintage ruby and diamond band ring is more than just a piece of jewelry.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Tyra 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Sapphire & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This version pairs raw Sapphire with raw Ruby, arranged in two clean parallel lines across the front of the ring.
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Platinum Ladies Ring with 1.50 Carat Diamond and Rubies, 1930s
Located in Braintree, GB
Art Deco platinum ladies ring with 1.50 ct diamond and rubies Circa 1930's Tested positive for platinum Dimensions - Weight : 4.5 grams Finger Size (UK) = O (US) = 7 1/2 (EU) = 55 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Lid-Style Nugget Ring in 14K Yellow Gold with Four Round Rubies, 1980s
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This stylish ring is expertly crafted in 14K yellow gold, designed in a distinctive lid-style nugget pattern that exudes both character and elegance.
Ruby
18 Karat Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning 18 kt Yellow Gold 1.71 Carat Ruby Ring with Diamonds, Lady Di Model Ruby: 1.71 Carat, Length 5.7 x height 7.7 mm Diamonds: 10 brilliant cut diamonds, Nice clarity and cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Cabochon with Uncut Diamonds Enamel Ring Handcrafted in 22K Yellow Gold
Located in Jaipur, IN
A natural pink Ruby Cabochon set in 22k Gold with uncut diamonds all around making a beautiful cocktail ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
German Kabirski Kelea 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Zircon & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kelea focuses on contrast between light and depth. The center of the ring features raw Natural White Zircon, used in its real mineral form with no polishing or treatment.
Ruby, Zircon, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cocktail Ring in 20K Yellow Gold with 4.08-carat Ruby and Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Luminosity Cocktail Ring Set in 20 karat Yellow Gold with 4.08-carat Ruby and 2.11-carat Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Blue Sapphire with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.36 carats, Blue Sapphire 1.03 carats with Diamond 0.39 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 2.5 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 16.16 grams "We fi...
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Precious Ruby Stackable Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Precious Ruby Stackable Band Ring with Diamonds in 14k Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.59 carats and diamonds of 0.08 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Platinum Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Charm, 1920s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This lovely Art Deco Charm is from the 1920's and it is beautiful. I placed this on a Platinum band which is size 6.25 but it can be sized up or down. This charm is a lady with a f...
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Cocktail Ring with 1.00 Carat Oval Ruby and 1.46 Carats of VS Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
his exceptional ballerina-style cocktail ring, created circa 1980, is a masterclass in mid-century architectural jewelry design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Cocktail Ring with 0.2 Carat Ruby & Citrine Size 7
Located in New York, NY
Video: Video Link Detailed Description: Vintage 14K Two Tone Gold Citrine and Ruby Ring Size 7 DESCRIPTION: This vintage ring captures timeless elegance with its striking design and ...
Citrine, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.5 Carat Sapphire & Ruby with Diamond 18K in Yellow Gold Crossover Statement Ring in size 6 Details: Item Type: Gemstone and Diamond Ring Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Size: 6.5 Weight: 8...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
IGI-Certified 1.4ct Pear-Cut Emerald, Sapphire &Ruby Ring with Triangle Diamonds
By VimleshBadaya
Located in Jaipur, RJ
💎 Product Description: Celebrate color, luxury, and bold artistry with this striking trio cocktail ring featuring three 1.4ct Natural Pear-Cut gemstones—Green Emerald, Blue Sapphire...
Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
Certified Ring with No Heat Natural Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond in18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautiful band ring designed with 6 untreated (unheated) Rubies sourced from Mozambique and decorated with Natural D-E color Marquise and Pear cut White Diamonds.
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Certified Ring with No Heat Natural Mozambique Ruby and White Diamond in18K Gold
By HYT
Located in Hong Kong, HK
An exquisite statement ring showcasing a captivating openwork geometric design.
White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2 Cts Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in Platinum 950 Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Diamond 0.64 carat Ring set in Platinum 950 Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 0.8 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 10.06 grams "We first opened d...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Picchiotti 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring with Diamond, Ruby, and Black Onyx
By Picchiotti
Located in New York, NY
Set in 18 karat yellow gold this ring features two rows of square cut rubies along with two sections of pave diamonds.
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Kelea 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Pink Sapphire & Ruby
By German Kabirski
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kelea combines raw Pink Sapphire with smaller raw Ruby accents, each stone left exactly as it formed in the ground.
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Si...
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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