Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond Accents in 18k white gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond accents perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones.
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond Accents in 18k white gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Heart Shaped Ruby Ring with Marquise Diamond and Round Diamond accents perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones.
Ruby & diamond Ring 2.47 Carat total weight, 14K Yellow Gold
By Ajami Diamonds
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
A classic and classy ring set with a 2.17 carat Ruby square Emerald shape adorned with smaller round diamonds wit a total weight of 0.30 Carat set in 14K yellow gold Ruby Diamond R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring, Italy Circa 1870s-1890s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage contrarier 18 karat gold ring with diamond and ruby, Italy 1870s-1890s Ring size US 8
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Georgian Ruby Ring Rose Cut Diamond Halo 18 Karat Gold Antique Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is an Antique Georgian - Victorian Wedding Engagement Stacking Ring with a gorgeous natural Ruby of stunning beauty surrounded by a halo of 10 sparkling antique Rose Cut Diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage RBC Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Ruby and Diamond Gold Opposites Ring. Hand set with 2.00tcw Rubies, and 1.50tcw Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
Vintage 18ct Gold Victorian Style Ruby & Diamond Carved Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Carved Ring 18ct Gold Tested Circa 1980’s Gorgeous, Victorian style carved ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
.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
Diamonds Emeralds Rubies 18 Karat White Gold Cockatil Ring
By SCALA GIOIELLI
Located in Marcianise, IT
Beautiful 18 karat white gold colorful cocktail ring mounted with rubies,emeralds and diamonds. Ring handmade by our artisans, it reflects all the quality of a classic jewellery.
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold and Ruby Ring Surrounded by Diamonds
Located in Stamford, CT
14 Karat White Gold Fashion Ruby Ring with Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1.10 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ballerina Engagement Ring Ballerina Ruby Diamond Ring with a Oval Cut 0.68 Carat Ruby which is surrounded by 12 Round Cut Diamonds that w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
Vintage Platinum, Ruby and Old European Cut Diamond Cluster Ring, Circa 1930
Located in London, GB
A vintage ruby and diamond cluster ring, with an oval faceted ruby, in a rub over setting, with a surrounding cluster of nine, old European-cut diamonds, grain set towards the centre...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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
Vintage ruby and diamond ring 14Kt gold year is unknown
Located in Boca Raton, FL
The ring is made with 0.40 carats of diamonds and rubies approximately, size 8 and can be re-sized.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
Roberto Coin Martellato 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Dome Ruby Cocktail Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Unisex Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 Width: 5.55 mm Weight: 19.05 grams ROBERTO COIN Unisex designer made hammer finished 18K yellow go...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
$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
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
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.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
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
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
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
$6,800Sale Price|20% 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
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...
Tiger Ring Diamond Ruby Onyx Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The tiger ring with diamond ruby and onyx features a sophisticated design in 18 carat white gold with yellow gold accents around the eyes.
White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow 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
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
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
Mid Century 1.08tcw Ruby & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Dome Cluster Ring 1960s
Located in Towson, MD
This Mid Century ruby and diamond dome cluster ring pairs vivid red rubies with bright diamonds in a domed head of 14 karat yellow gold rope work, dating to the 1960s.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Oval Cabochon Star Ruby and Diamond Floral Halo Ring in Sterling Silver
Located in New York, NY
This refined star ruby and diamond ring features a captivating 0.70 carat oval cut star ruby as its centerpiece, measuring 3 × 5 mm.
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$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
Elegant 0.74ct Ruby and 0.52ct Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
Nothing says royal more than this elegant ring made with a 0.74ct ruby gemstone and hugged by dazzling natural diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
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
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
Eternity ring 18kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Sapphires By Rossella Ugolini
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Eternity Ring 18kt Yellow Gold Diamonds Sapphires Rubies By Rossella Ugolini Made in Italy.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Ruby And Tanzanite Floating Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alexia Gryllaki
Located in Filothei, GR
Elegantly floating on the finger, this delicate diamond ring is accented with vibrant rubies and tanzanites, discreetly adding a splash of color.
Tanzanite, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
$2,240Sale Price / item|20% Off
Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring in 14K White Gold, Art Deco Style
Located in Bangkok, TH
This Ruby Cluster Ring features a vibrant round ruby surrounded by additional rubies and brilliant diamonds, creating an elegant Ruby Diamond Ring with striking depth and balance.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold
6.10 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
This magnificent statement ring is commanded by an exceptional 6.1-carat ruby, its deep, saturated crimson hue radiating intense richness and depth.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Set with alternating, rubies & diamonds. Face of the ring measures approximate height 6mm & width 16mm Band width at back approximately 2mm Weight 2.4g UK Size O 1/2 US...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k 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.
Ruby, Diamond, 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
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
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
0.90 Carat Natural Ruby Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 14 Karat White Gold Primary Stones: Natural Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Diamonds Total Carat Weight: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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