$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby ring. July birthstone ruby ring. Everyday ruby ring. 14k gold ring with ruby .
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
1ct Natural Rubies Enamel Estate 18 Karat Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Estate vintage enamel bone deco 1 carat natural round ruby ring. Ruby plate is interchangeable to optional necklace wear.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby gold ring in 14k gold. Lotus flower ring. Ruby cabochon ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby ring. By Daizy Jewellery. Metal: 14k solid gold Weigh: 2.2 gr (depends from size) Central stone: Ruby Weight: 0.5 ct. (4.5 mm) Pinkish red color, round cabochon cut.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$518Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
$954 / item
Skull ring with ruby in silver, gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Punk Biker Fashion Party Jewelry. Gothic Skull Head Ring. Round ruby ring. Open ring. Adjustable ring.
Ruby, Gold Plate, Silver
0.69ct G/H/SI Pear Shape Natural Diamond and 1.48ct Round Ruby in 18ct Gold
Located in London, GB
0.69ct G/H/SI Pear Shape Natural Diamond + 1.48ct Round Ruby, Set In 18ct Gold 18ct Yellow Gold Pear Shape Natural Diamond and Natural Round Ruby Ring The Ruby is a lustrous, deep re...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, Vintage Inspired Ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby ring Metal: 14k solid gold Total weight 2.60 g depends from size Gemstones: Round cabochon cut ruby, 0.45 ct., transparent with inclusions, red color Diamonds 10x0.01-0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
$1,072Sale Price / item|65% Off
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Flower design 14k gold engagement ring. 1 ct ruby gold ring. Casual ruby ring. Round ruby ring.
Topaz, Ruby, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
$2,784Sale Price / item|20% Off
GIA Certified Natural Ruby and Marquise Diamond Ring in 14K Solid White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This natural round ruby ring is set with marquise diamonds and round brilliant cut diamonds in 14K solid white gold, creating a refined design that feels both elegant and timeless.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round Ruby 14k Gold Ring, Ruby Engagement Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Round ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby Geometric ring.
Ruby, 14k Gold
$1,625Sale Price|50% Off
Auction - Round Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
20 Round Rubies totaling 2.70 Carats. Red and Bright. Fine Quality. Set in Platinum. Size 6.
Ruby, Platinum
$971Sale Price / item|44% Off
Round ruby flower 14k gold ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
July birthstone ruby ring. Flower ring. Weight: 2 g. Gold - 14 karat gold Central stone: ruby Cut: Round Weight: aaprox 0.52 ct.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold
Platinum Ruby & Diamond Ring - Round 1.92ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: Please contact us for sizing information. Metal Content: Platinum Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.54ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish Red Natural D...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Diamond Ruby Ring. Round Brilliant Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted platinum ring showcases a breathtaking halo of meticulously arranged French-cut rubies, elegantly encircling a dazzling approx. 0.70-carat round brilliant-...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Round Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ruby & Diamond Ballerina Ring, A ballerina ring with center oval ruby approximately 1.50 ct surrounded by 24 tapered baguette diamonds approximately 1.85 ct and 12 brilliant diamond...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
18KT Yellow Gold Round Ruby Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Set in warm 18KT yellow gold, this ruby band ring features a full row of round cut rubies totaling 1.28 carats.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Ring. 0.70ct Round Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite ring centers an approximately 0.7-carat round ruby, securely held in a prong setting.
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
14k White Gold Ruby Full Round Ring
By Emre Osmanlar
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
0,5 g 14k Gold 0,20 ct Ruby
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Round Diamond and Round Ruby Swirl Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18k yellow gold Center Diamond: 1 round cut: 0.15ct Color: H Clarity: VS2 Diamonds: 8 single cut: 0.04cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Rubies: 6 round cut: 0.54c...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Brilliant & Ruby Ring 0.90ct
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Ladies' diamond and ruby ring in 14k yellow gold setting. Tests 14k and weighs 8.7 grams gross weight.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Ruby Side Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Aquamarine, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.17mm This striking geometric ring features a cap...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Burma Ruby and Round Diamond Rose Gold Ring
By H & H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
An exquisite heirloom, this handcrafted 18kt. rose gold ring features a dazzling 3.05ct Burma ruby with round diamonds on each side.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Crossover Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 7 round cut = 0.48cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.27cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.0 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold Round Ruby and Round Diamond Crossover Halo Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Rubies: 5 round cut = 0.78cttw Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 0.26cttw Color: G-H Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 6.5 (please allow up to 2 additional business days...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$8,470Sale Price|30% Off
Alternating Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
8 Rubies weighing 2.52 Carats 8 Round Diamonds weighing 1.95 Carats. Set in Platinum. Size 6. Also available in Pink Sapphire, Emeralds and Rubies. Can be ordered in any size.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Round
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $35 or Down 2 sizes for $25 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): ...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
White Gold Round Ruby & Diamond Leaf Filigree Ring Description: This vintage-style ring is crafted in solid 18k white gold and centers on a 1.33-carat round brilliant-cut ruby with ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$4,199Sale Price|14% Off
Handcrafted Ruby Ring with Brilliant Round Cut Diamond
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted Oval Ruby with brilliant round cut Diamond Ring Ruby - 2.51 CTS Brilliant round cut Diamond - 0.64 CTS 18 Karat Rose Gold - 7.45 Grams
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 10k Round .12ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .12c...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 9k Round .17ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Specific Year: 1985 Metal Content: 9k Yellow Gold & 9k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Hea...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 10k Round .49ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $40 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .48ctw. Cut: Round Color: P...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
$6,000Sale Price|20% Off
Diamond Ruby Halo Engagement Ring. 0.70ct Round Brilliant Diamond Ring Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 8.25 US, Resizable Color: I Color Clarity: VS2 Metal: Platinum Primary Stone: Diamond Primary Stone Cut: Round Brilliant Cut Primary Stone Weight: Approx 0.70ct Ruby Stone...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$298Sale Price / item|29% Off
Sterling Silver "Ram" Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 2 Round Ruby
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver "Ram" ring with a ruby eye, containing 2 round ruby weighing .30pts. ring size is 9 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 14.3 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Zelda Ring – Platinum with Natural Ruby & Diamond Accents – 0.29 ct Round Ruby
Located in Greeneville, TN
Introducing the Zelda Ring — a delicate yet powerful symbol of passion, elegance, and refined beauty from Mountain Song Jeweler. 💕 This exquisite piece showcases a 0.29 carat natur...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Yellow Gold Ruby Vintage Solitaire Ring - 14k Round Scrollwork
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 1/4 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Era: Vintage Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .06ct Cut: Round...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
7.46 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 7 "Striking Red" Rubies alternating with 7 Round Brilliant Diamonds totaling 7.46 Carats. 7 Rubies weigh 3.92 Carats. 7 Diamonds weigh 3.54 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
18k Gold Aquamarine and Ruby Ring. 1.60ct Round Aquamarine Baguette Ruby Side
Located in New York, NY
Ring Size: 7 US, Resizable Metal: Gold, Yellow Gold Stone: Aquamarine, Ruby Stone Cut: Round Cut Style: Art Deco Width Of Band: 2.17mm This striking geometric ring features a cap...
Ruby, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
7.94 Carat Ruby and Round Diamond Eternity Band Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful Ring features 13 "Striking Red" Rubies with 1 Round Brilliant Diamond center totaling 7.94 Carats. 13 Rubies weigh 7.53 Carats. 1 Diamond weighs 0.41 Carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural round ruby is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold Round Cut Solitaire Ruby Ring
Located in Trumbull, CT
Hand cut and polished natural ruby ring is crafted with hand in 14K yellow gold thin band. Ideal for casual daily wear. Image is enlarged to get a closer view. Ethically sourced gem ...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring - 14k Round 1.00ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 1/4 Sizing Fee: Down 2 for $30 or up 2 for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .80ct Cut: Round...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Ring - 14k Round .89ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $35 or Down 1 size for $35 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .34ct Cut...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
Round Diamond and Ruby Filigree Cocktail Ring This 18 karat white gold ring features an intricate filigree design.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18KT White Gold Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
18KT White Gold Round Cut Diamond and Ruby Band. This elegant band features 3.79 carats of vibrant rubies, complemented by 0.18 carats of G-VS round cut diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1.50ct Ruby Cluster Ring with 12 Round Rubies in Silver Palladium Alloy
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
It works as a distinctive personal piece, or as a gift for someone who appreciates jewelry with presence, individuality, and a clear departure from predictable cluster designs. 12 R...
Ruby, Palladium, Silver, Rhodium
Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Bypass Ring - 10k Round .10ctw
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 6 Sizing Fee: Up 3 sizes for $40 or Down 2 sizes for $30 Metal Content: 10k Yellow Gold Stone Information Ruby Treatment: Heating Carat(s): .08ct Cut: Round Color: Pinkish R...
Diamond, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Alternating 5-Stone Round Ruby and Round Diamond Euro Shank Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Rubies: 2 round cut: 0.24cttw Diamonds: 3 round cut: 0.44cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ring Size: 7.75 (please allow two extra shipping days f...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA certified 1.02ct Natural Round Diamond Ruby Ring 14kt 43552*
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
GIA Certified Natural Round Diamond ring. Report 5181225385 J-color Vs-2 clarity 6.3 x 6.4x 3.9mm 1ct Natural Side Rubies Round, Bright red transparent clean clarity 14kt yellow g...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
$2,240Sale Price|20% Off
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby and Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
2 Carat Round Treated Ruby And Diamond Platinum Ring Size 4 prong set Platinum 7.3 Grams Really small size ring Ring Size 4( can be altered for no charge ) Large 2 carat Round shape...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
0.77 Round Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cluster Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Natural 0.77-carat round-cut ruby, beautifully complemented by 0.48 carats total weight of round-cut diamonds in elegant platinum 900 cluster style band ring, size 7.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Red Ruby Round Cut Rose Gold Ring Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
The solid gold band has been meticulously handworked to create this rock-like texture, making each ring one of a kind. At its center, a natural round ruby of 0.45 ct has been bezel-s...
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1.05 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
This opulent Platinum ring features a regal 1.05 carat round brilliant Ruby at its centre.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.06 Ct GIA Round Diamond Round Emeralds Rubies Italian Flag Platinum Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
Italian Flag Lover GIA Certified 1.06 Round diamond, G color, IF clarity, Internally Flawless with Triple Excellent Specs. a stunning classic, incredibly beautiful diamond set in a ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum
$297Sale Price / item|20% Off
Sterling Silver Horse Ring with a Ruby Eye, Containing 1 Round Ruby Weighing .04
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sterling Silver horse ring with a ruby eye, containing 1 round ruby weighing .04pts. ring size is 6 and can be size to fit for free. weighing 11 grams
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$1,840
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 2.07 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.05 Col...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
0.95 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
0.95 Carat Round Brilliant Ruby and Diamond Ring in Platinum.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$2,820
Ruby Ring
Located in บางรัก, TH
18kt white gold ruby ring with diamonds Gold colour & karat: White gold 18kt Weight: 3.75 grams Set with- Stone type: Burma Ruby Heat Shape: Round Carat: 0.90 Col...
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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