Ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond 18k gold 12.0 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k bicolour gold ring with emerald, sapphire, ruby and brilliant cut diamond up to 0.15 ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 10 - EU. 20(62) detailed description: the top of the ri...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct V1208
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ 18K White Gold Invisible Set Ruby Saddle Ring with Diamond Heavy 9g+ 7.2ct Pigeon Blood Red Rubies V1208 ♥ The overall setting measures 20.9mm in width, 15.6mm in length, and sits ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$6,312Sale Price|20% Off
4.45 Ct Ruby Band Ring With Center Diamond Made In 18k Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"18KT:5.46g, Diamond:0.27ct Ruby:4.45ct"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.20 ct Heated Burmese Ruby Ring with Diamonds in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A timeless expression of elegance and passion, this exquisite ring features a natural heated Burmese ruby, celebrated for its intensely saturated red hue and historical prestige.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Channel Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds, 18K
Located in New York, NY
An Invisibly Set 8 Row Ruby Flower-Cut Cocktail Ring with Marquise Diamonds made in 18K Yellow Gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
$6,919Sale Price|20% Off
10ct Sugarloaf Mozambique Ruby Ring With Tsavorite & Diamonds In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:8.058g,D:0.74ct, Ruby:10.00ct,Tsav:4.64ct, US-7
Diamond, Tsavorite, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
18 Karat Ruby & Diamond Large Flower Ring with Black Spinel 9 Carats
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Set in a wave are black spinel with round and baguette diamonds surrounding a beautiful centered ruby. The ring measures 1-1/2 inches in diameter with multi-layered floral pedals, ...
Ruby, Black Spinel, Spinel, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
The ring is embellished with a fabulous selection of one-hundred-twenty-three natural earth mined gemstones, including: calibrated white colorless VS diamonds and well matched Burmes...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
40 Carat Ruby Cabochon Gold Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Impressive 18k yellow gold cocktail ring, set with an approx. 40cts ruby cabochon (measuring approx. 21.3 x 16.5 x 10.5mm) , diamonds approx. 1.90ctw. ring size - 8, ring top is 30m...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$3,647Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Ring with Diamonds & Ruby Set Made in 14k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
14kt Gold:5.5g Diamond:3.27ct RUBY:0.6Cts US-7
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver
Ring with pearl, ruby and brilliant cut diamonds 0.23 ct, 14k gold 3.1 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k white gold entourage ring with a central pearl and as entourage ruby and brilliant cut diamond 0.23ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size US 8.5 - EU 18.5 (58) detailed description: th...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
22 Karat Gold Hammered Ring Set with Step Cut Ruby 4.17 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
22ct gold 6mm flat hammered ring set with step cut ruby 4.17cts handmade in Notting Hill London by British jewellery designer Malcolm Betts.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,100Sale Price|20% Off
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 Natural Center Ruby - 8.00 Carat Natural Round Brilliant Rubies Cluster - 17.00 Car...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Sybarite Smiley Ring In Love in White Gold With White Diamonds & Rubies
By Sybarite Jewellery
Located in London, GB
This piece envelops both the joy of giving and receiving- life is a precious thing, and with Sybarite every day is a celebration. 18K White Gold Poesy Ring set with 0.30cts of roun...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.17 carats with Diamond 0.12 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 4.67 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Diamond Flower Motif Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 12.66 carats with Diamond 0.16 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.3 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.68 grams "We first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby Ring Set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Fresh Water Pearl with Ruby 1.18 carats Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 2.2 cm Ring Size: 54 "Since we first opened doors in 1980 our store was then...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
CRIERI Classic Eternity Ring Band In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.01 Cwt Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring with Vivid red rubies designed by Crieri. This is a classic full-set eternity band created in Milano, Italy by the jewelry house of Crieri.
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1.93 Carat GRS Certified Ruby Ring with 2.09 Carat Diamonds in 18K White Gold &
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite statement ring showcases a magnificent 1.93 carat natural ruby, certified by GRS with a full laboratory report.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Burmese Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Ruby 2.25 carats with Diamond 2.77 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.4 cm Ring Size: 53 "Since we first opened doors in 198...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Retro Tiger Ring with Round Ruby Eyes, Size 11.75
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Bold and distinctive, this 14 Karat Gold Tiger Ring features a detailed carved tiger face, brought to life with flush-set round ruby eyes.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Free Form Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold Free Form Ruby Ring with Round Diamonds Size 7.75 10 piece round diamond with 0.75 total diamond weight. 8 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.40ct Burma Emerald Cut Ruby with 1.30ctw in Emerald Cut Diamond Accents Ring
Located in Houston, TX
This elegant, sophisticated ring features a 2.40ct, emerald cut, natural Burma ruby (GIA Report #1172411353), with 1.30ct total weight in emerald cut natural diamonds accenting the s...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby with Emerald, Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.83 carats with Emerald 1.56 carats, Blue Sapphire 2.08 carats and Diamond 0.56 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 2.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 kt. Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very special, Beautiful 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring With 3.78 ct. Minor Emerald Cabochon, Diamonds, Sapphire, Ruby Emerald: Intense Green Minor Cabochon 3.78 ct. with Carat Gem Lab cer...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
18k Solid Yellow Gold Wavey Stacking Ring with 1 Carat Natural Baguette Rubies
By LÖF
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In the same way, the rubies in this ring bring rhythm, color, and a sense of intentional space to the piece.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold Ring with 1 ct Natural No-Heat Ruby and 0.50 ct Diamond
Located in Berlin, BE
14K white gold ring, 3.43 g, set with a natural ruby of approx. 1 ct (no heat) and a brilliant-cut diamond of approx. 0.50 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.93 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18K White Gold Settings (GIA Certified) Width: 1.3 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 5.30 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Certified Burmese Pigeon's Blood Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.69 carats with Diamond 0.61 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings (GIT Certified, The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand) Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size:...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Wide and Tailored 18k Gold Band Ring with Diamonds and Vivid Rubies
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This sleek 18K yellow gold ring is centered around four rows of round brilliant cut diamonds and vivid, square cut rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sunita Nahata Rubelite 5.34ct. Fancy Ring in 18KYG with Ruby and Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This exquisite 18Karat yellow gold set is ideal for any special occasion because it combines traditional elegance with modern flair. Rubelite Fancy Ring in 18Karat Yellow Gold with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Rubelite, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 15 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold custom
Located in Yorba Linda, CA
Hand Carved Gold Bird Ring with 13 carats Emerald Ruby Diamond 22k gold customizable to size One of our most special pieces- This would be a custom order and will take about 60 days...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold
18ct White Gold Pave Set Black Diamond Skull With Ruby Eyes Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
18ct white gold, pave set black diamond skull ring is definitely jaw dropping, literally. When you pull the jaw down it reveals dazzling ruby eyes.
Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Angara Natural Classic Cushion Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Additional pave set diamonds on the shank and bezel set diamonds on the gallery lend a glamorous element to this cushion ruby ring.July Birthstone Ring for Women: Ruby is the July bi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14K Yellow Gold Art Deco Swan Ring with Diamonds and Ruby, Size 6.25
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Weighing 4.3 grams, the ring is lightweight yet substantial enough to feel luxurious on the hand.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
ART & CRAFT 1890 Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Jade Rubies & Pearls
Located in Miami, FL
The outstanding ring is embellished with one superb green jadeite jade, two vivid red rubies and twenty natural gray-white seed pearls.
Jade, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby 1.4ct. & 1ct. Brilliant cut Diamonds
By Joël Glecer / Orologio
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gorgeous 18 kt. Yellow Gold Ring with Oval Ruby of 1.4 ct. and Diamonds of 1 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sutra 18 Karat Blackened Gold Oval Ruby Ring 2.97 Carat with Brown Diamonds
By Sutra Jewels
Located in New York, NY
The combination of colors and setting in 18-karat black gold makes for a truly unique statement piece. The ring measures 1.75" long x 1.50" wide. Ring size 7.25 Oval Ruby 2.97 carat...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Angara Natural Solitaire Ruby Bypass Promise Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed in 14k white gold, this stunning ruby bypass ring captivates with its enthralling red allure.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby Ring with Diamond Accents 0.50 TDW
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat Yellow And White Gold Ruby Ring With Diamond Accents 0.50 TDW. Size 7 4.43 grams total weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Vintage Inspired Ruby Ring with Diamond Halo in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
For a luxurious vintage-inspired look, this 14k white gold ruby halo ring is finished with milgrain borders.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$4,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Oscar Heyman 18k Gold Matching Rings with Fine Emerald, Sapphire and Ruby
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Aspen, CO
Oscar Heyman 18K yellow gold rings with very fine fancy cut natural Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
5.1 Ct Ruby Statement Flower Ring with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Floral Ruby and 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
$15,424Sale Price|40% Off
Ring Burmese Unheated Ruby natural Gold Promise Engagement ring
Located in Berlin, DE
An engagement 18K white gold ring with natural Ruby and Diamonds with Jewelry ruby origin - Burma ruby measurements - 0.12 х 0.2 х 0.28 in / 3 х 5 х 7 mm ruby weight - 1.05 carats 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Story Size 5.75 Platinum Ring with .24 ct Natural Oval Ruby Size 5.75
Located in Greeneville, TN
Handcrafted in solid platinum, this refined ring features a vivid .24 carat natural oval ruby — a gemstone long associated with passion, love, and courage.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Angara Natural Solitaire Oval Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond in 14K Solid Gol
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: A tilted oval ruby is secured in a prong setting at the center of this ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
2.70 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in New York, NY
14k white gold cluster ring, with center approx. 2.70ct ruby, surrounded with approx. 2.10ctw in diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Custom Shield Cut Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.37 carat with Diamond 0.14 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.2cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 4.15 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when i...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Heart Shape Ruby with Baguette Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.42 carats with Diamond 0.92 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 5.47 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 whe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald with Cabochon Ruby Sycee/Yuan Bao Ring Set in 18k White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Emerald 1.21 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.08 carat Ring set in 18 Karat White Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.55 grams "We first ...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pear Shape Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.30 carats with Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.0 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 10.56 grams "We first opened doors in 19...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
14k Yellow Gold Red Ruby and Diamond Ring, 5.45ct Ruby, 2.3ct Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
RED RUBY RING WITH DIAMONDS IN YELLOW GOLD 14k yellow gold Ring size: 8 Sapphire: 5.45ct, 10x10mm Diamonds: 2.3ct, VS clarity, E-F color Retail: $7,500
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Peacock Cocktail Ring with Three Carats Blue Sapphire and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary Peacock cocktail ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with natural oval cut blue sapphire, 3.73 carats, 11.4x8.2 mm, and round ruby.
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
ETERNITY Ring In 18Kt White Gold With 1.10 Ctw In Vivid Red Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
An eternity ring band with Natural Rubies. This is a beautiful eternity ring carefully crafted in solid white gold of 18 karats with high polished finish and embellished around with...
Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18-Carat Gold Pompadour Engagement Ring with 0.91ct Pink Ruby and 0.15ct Diamond
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A superb 18-carat gold engagement ring, inspired by the classic Pompadour and Marguerite styles, set at its center with a vivid 0.91-carat pink ruby of remarkable transparency.
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
6cts Madagascar Ruby Ring with Natural Diamon in 14k Solid Gold OV 12x10mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring showcases a 5.9ct oval-shaped Madagascar ruby, measuring 12x10mm, known for its rich red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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