18 Karat White Gold Ruby and Diamond Band Ring
Located in Macau, MO
A classy and timeless ruby and diamond band ring, with natural brilliant cut Ruby totalling 2.84cts, sourced in Burma, surrounded by brilliant cut diamonds totalling 0.33cts, mounted...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique Ruby And Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique ruby ring centered with 1 oval natural ruby in oval ring head flanked with several rose cut diamonds and rubies with detailed workmanship in 14k gold setting with estimate to...
$280,000Sale Price|20% Off
SSEF Certified 7.03 Carat Mozambique No-Heat Ruby Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
SSEF Certified 7.03 Carat Mozambique No-Heat Ruby Platinum Ring with Diamond Half Moons Description: A rare and exquisite ruby and diamond ring, crafted in platinum and centered wit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
.72 Carat Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Flexible Link Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Vintage retro 1940's flexible link 18k rose gold ring with 24 round rubies and 24 round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,712Sale Price|20% Off
14 Karat Red Ruby and 1.20 Carat Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
13.00 MM Wide Halo Diamond Ring with Center, Cabochon Ruby. The deep colored ruby sparks reflection as it captures the light.
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Ruby Ring Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ruby Ring with Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Handcraft Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, IT
Amazing 18 karat white gold cocktail ring.Handmade by artisans assembled with ruby,white and yellow diamonds Ring weight 9.70 grams Diamonds total weight 4.02 karat Ruby weight 1.02...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18kt Wg Fashion Ring Center with 3.60cts Ruby Stone and 6.00cts Diamonds
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18ktwg Fashin Ring Center Stone Ruby 3.60cts And 6.00cts Diamonds Around
White Gold
French Napoleon III Natural Pearl Ruby Diamond Duchess Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous ‘Duchess’ antique ring is claw set with 2 rubies separated by a small bezel set rose- cut diamond with a natural baroque pearl above.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yell...
1.28 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Round Cut Ruby measures at 5.5 mm and the face of the ring is 12 mm x 12 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Certified 1.43 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Emerald Cocktail Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
The beautiful pink/red hue of the Ruby complements the vivid green of the Emeralds, making it a very unique ring to own!
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Invisible Settings Dome Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 K white gold .
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Invisible Setting Ring With AAA Natural Ruby Dome Style Total Ruby 4.0 carat Total Diamond weight 0.70 carat G-H-VSS Total Ruby weight 4.00 carat 18K white gold 13.50 gram...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$864Sale Price / item|20% Off
Elegant Ruby & Sapphire with Halo Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful september, ruby birthstone ring is a perfect Unique Gift, Bridal Shower Gift, New Mother Gift, Secret Santa Gift, Gift For Sister, Mother Daughter Gift, Bride To Be Gi...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Alex Jona Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Filigree Ring Band
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold Filigree Band Ring, set with 0.27 carats of ruby. This ring is 6.5 US and available to order in all sizes.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,528Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Burma ruby solid 14K white gold ring eternity band
Located in Delhi, DL
This Royal statement ring with natural ruby in 14K white gold is a true style statement.
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round-cut rubies and two diamonds in alternating sequence.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early Victorian 18k Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring, Circa 1880
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k gold and silver ring set with ruby, and brilliant and rose cut diamonds, total 0.30 carats G/H SI/P - ring size US 9 - EU 19 (59) Detailed description The top of the ring is 2....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Art Deco 1920 Ring in 18kt yellow Gold and Platinum with Diamonds & Rubies
Located in Aventura, FL
Period: 1920's Style: Art Deco Metal: 18Kt Yellow Gold & Platinum Stone: Natural Diamonds & Natural Rubies Ring size: 8 (sizable). Ring width: 0.20 in Stamped: No stamp, tested for 1...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1980s Fancy Diamond 6.45cts Ruby 18K Gold Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This exquisite ring with cabochon ruby is flanked by triangular-cut fancy yellow diamonds and framed by brilliant round diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Invisible Setting Ruby Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Magnificent Ruby invisible setting Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 4.0 carat.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Invisible Setting Ruby Heart Ring & Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique Heart shape invisible setting ruby Ring with diamonds Total Ruby 1.75 carat AAA - very nice red color.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Spectra Fine Jewelry Certified 6.16 Carat Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Even though the deep, rich color of a ruby is an emblem of love and passion, it is still a rare choice for an engagement ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$4,899Sale Price|11% Off
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Oval Ruby Band with brilliant round cut Diamond 12 Oval Ruby - 4.14 CTS 156 Brilliant round cut Diamond - 1.01 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 6.2 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring, 1.50ct, Size 7.5
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k white gold ring set with ruby and brilliant cut diamond. 1.50ct - F/G - VS/SI - ring size U.S. 7.5 - EU. 17.75(56) detailed description: top of the ring is 1.6 cm wide by 1.1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$1,000Sale Price|20% Off
11.5ct Pear Shaped Ruby Ring With Emerald & Diamond In 18k Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18kt:1.88gms,D:0.6302cts,Slv:5.08gms, Emer:0.65cts,Ruby:11.5cts, Size: 25X17X25MM
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Halo and Sapphire Channel-Set Band
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Ruby with Diamond Halo and Sapphire Channel-Set Band Description: This 14kt white gold ring features a central marquise-cut ruby held in a secure four-prong setting.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$688Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Half Eternity Band Ring Crafted in 14k Solid White Gold Promise Ring Gift
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Half Eternity Promise Band Ring Gift for Girlfriend in 14K White Gold featuring natural ruby of 1.5 carats.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Modern 18k White Gold Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster 2.00ct Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
A very intense modern and trendy Ruby ring with a delight of traditional elegance.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
IGI Certified 2.32 Carat Natural Diamond and Ruby Statement Ring 8K Gold This extraordinary statement ring showcases the elegant harmony of natural diamonds and vivid ruby gemstones...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Sophia D. 18K Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire and Ruby Ring
By Sophia D
Located in New York, NY
18K yellow gold ring with blue sapphire, ruby and diamonds. Sophia D has been known world-wide for over 40 years because of its rich history of design and quality craftsmanship.
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Oval Ruby Three Stone Bypass Ring with Diamonds in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
July Birthstone Ring for Women: Ruby is the July birthstone and the traditional gemstone gift for the 15th & 40th wedding anniversary.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Emerald Cut Ruby Center and Diamond Ring in 14KT White Gold
Located in New York, NY
A clean, classic ruby center ring with bright diamond detail. This piece features a rectangular ruby set in 14K white gold, framed by baguette and round diamond accents, plus a diamo...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 KT Yellow Gold 2.35 Ct Ruby 0.15Ct Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
18 karat yellow gold ring set with an oval ruby weighing 2.35 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified .75 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Octagonal red ruby and diamond engagement ring. Center ruby with 8 round accent diamonds along the shank, in a 14k white and yellow gold setting 1 octagonal step cut purplish red Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
David Webb 18KYG/Platinum Cushion Ruby Bezel Set Diamond Ring
By David Webb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Make a bold statement with David Webb's exquisite large ruby ring, adorned with sparkling pavé-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Ruby Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Art Deco 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Circa 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920s A striking Art Deco ring set with six French-cut rubies and seven single-cut diamonds, mounted in platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Natural Pear Cut Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Metal: 14 Karat Yellow Gold Primary Stones: Ruby Accent Stones: Diamond Total Carat Weight: 1.10 carats Setting: Pro...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$957Sale Price / item|44% Off
14k gold ring with opal cabochon: Crescent Moon Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Clarity: Transparent with inclusions Diamond, 1 mm size, G/Vs Ruby, 1mm size, red color 💍This ring will be made for order 💍Gemstone seting can be bezel or prong setting.
Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold
1.70 Carat Siam Ruby and 3.02 Carat Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive vintage 1.70 carat Thai ruby and 3.02 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and collections.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1ct Diamond & Ruby Cocktail Ring in Platinum, Italy 1970
Located in Marcianise, IT
For any problems related to some materials contained in the items that do not allow shipping and require specific documents that require a particular period, please contact the selle...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Art Deco Platinum Untreated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Houston, TX
An Art Deco platinum and ruby and bead-set diamond ring with calibré-cut rubies, circa 1930.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Ruby Flower Band with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
An elegant vintage band ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. This piece features three clusters of vibrant round-cut rubies, each formed by five stones, separated by vertical channe...
Blue Sapphire Twisted Gold Ring Italian 18k Gold Design Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
We can customize this ring with rubies, diamonds, or other precious stones of your choice.
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Open Ring for Women
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Open Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.63 carats and diamonds of 0.02 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,680Sale Price / item|43% Off
Eternity band wedding band in 18ct Rose Gold with Rubies
Located in Brisbane, AU
The prestigious name of OHLIGUER blazes across the surface of our namesake ring. It appeals to bold minimalists and the lavish alike with its powerful form and opulent adornment of m...
Ruby, Rose Gold
18k Yellow Gold Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Genuine Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.5 carats and diamonds of 0.03 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Circa 1780 18K Gold Silver Ruby Diamond Urn Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Magnificent Georgian period Urn ring set with natural untreated Ruby and Diamond, possibly Burma, in 18 KT and silver Elaborate scroll work with the Urn in the middle beautifully ado...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Snake Ring Sterling Silver Emerald & Ruby Eyes - Marquis- Designer J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Solid Silver Snake Ring with Emerald, Ruby and Marquise Aquamarine or Diamond — Los Angeles 2011 Designer: J Dauphin Made in Los Angeles, 2011 Solid silver From the J Daup...
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sterling Silver
AIGS 18K White Gold 1.39ct Oval Ruby & 0.71ct Diamond Halo Vintage Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Crafted in solid 18k white gold, the ring features a sculptural gallery and refined shoulders that elevate the ruby with maximum light return.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
GIA Certified 2.53 Carat Natural Red Star Ruby Filigree Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Art Deco 1930 to 1940 filigree Platinum engagement ring with certified deep red star Ruby. 1 purplish red natural round Star Ruby, approx. total weight 2.53cts, SI, 7.25mm,...
Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
$30,600Sale Price|20% Off
Alexander Beverly Hills GIA 10.24ct Ruby with Diamond Three Stone Halo Ring 18k
By Alexander Beverly Hills
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning natural ruby and natural diamond three stone ring with halo.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.78Cts Red Ruby & 0.24Cttw Diamond Cocktail Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Adorn this dazzling diamond ruby ring. Encrusted with center row of 7 prong set marquise shape medium red rubies weighing 0.78 carat with side rows of round brilliant cut diamonds we...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.30 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Gem Report
Located in Pasadena, CA
Centering on an oval shaped ruby weighing approximately 1.30 carats, this ring is surrounded by round and baguette diamonds that create a bright and elegant cluster design.
18k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Two-Row Half Eternity Gold Band Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Finely Detailed Double Row Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Revival Half Eternity Gold Band Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1987 Lockwood High School Class Graduation ring. 10k Gold with LC ruby diamond
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
Vintage from the 1980s Size: 6 1/2 US Materials: Stone Gemstone: Ruby Gem color: Yellow Band Color: Gold Style: Art Deco Beautiful Oval Cut Ruby ring bezel set with tiny diamonds ...
10k Gold
18kt White Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring, GIT Certified, Unisex, Asia
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.313 grams Set with- Stone type: Ruby Shape: Oval Carat: 0.26 Colour: - C...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White 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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