Contemporary Half Eternity Ruby Channel Ring in Yellow Gold
By Susannah Lovis
Located in London, England
A beautiful contemporary half-eternity ruby channel ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 9 round brillant-cut rubies, which perfectly match its colour and vibrancy.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Eternity Ring, .40 tcw, size 6.75
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Ruby Channel Ring is a one-of-a-kind piece featuring a row of vibrant rubies set seamlessly in a sleek 18 karat gold channel.
Ruby, 18k Gold
1.00 Ct Ruby Channel Band Natural Ruby Diamond Band 14K Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Diamond Band Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ruby Ring, Channel Set Ruby Band, Natural Diamond Accent Ring** Elegant, vibrant, and timeless, this 14K yellow gold ruby and diamond band ...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$640Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lab Ruby & Diamond Channel Ring
Located in Bloomington, MN
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Lab Ruby & Diamond Channel Ring Crafted in 14K yellow gold, this vintage ruby and diamond ring showcases a graceful, flowing design accented with vivid r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.50ct Natural Rubies and Diamonds Band Ring Channel Wave*
Located in New York, NY
1ct natural baguette Ruby band. Dome mounted single stripe, wave pattern. Clean clarity vivid red and transparent. .50 carat natural round side diamonds H color vs2 clarity Ring ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18KT White Gold Channel Set Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 18KT white gold ring features a striking alternating pattern of vivid rubies and sparkling diamonds in a sleek channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Platinum Alternating Channel Ruby & Diamond Engraved Milgrain Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (8) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Rich Vivid Red Color - 0.24ctw (approx.) (7) Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Se...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
14K Gold Ruby Emerald Anniversary Band 0.70 Ct Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Details** • Metal: Solid 14K Yellow Gold • Gemstones: Natural Ruby • Ruby Weight: 0.70 Carat Total Weight • Setting Style: Channel Setting • Accent Gemstones: Natural Emerald • Em...
Ruby, Emerald, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14k yellow gold Ruby: 10 round cut = 1.10cttw Diamond: 1 pear cut = 0.47cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Diamonds: 8 round cut = 0.92cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 R...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.68ctw Baguette Ruby Channel Band Ring, 18k Yellow Gold, Ring Size 5.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: - rubies, 16 stones - baguette cut - 2.75 x 1.5 - 3.25 x 2 mm - approximately 1.68 total carats Ring Size 5.25 Width: 6.65 mm Weight: 4.2 dwts. A Couple Of Things to Not...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.70 Ct Emerald Solitaire Ring 14K Gold Emerald Ruby Solitaire Ring Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
Emerald Solitaire Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, Natural Emerald Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Ruby Channel Set Ring, Luxury Gemstone Ring, Emerald Statement Ring, Handmade Fine Jewelry,...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1.35ct Squared Ruby & Emerald & Quartz Channel Band Sterling Silver Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold, color‑driven sterling silver band featuring twelve squared‑cut gemstones—six rubies and six emeralds—set in clean parallel channels for a striking red‑green contrast.
Ruby, Emerald, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Channel Set Ruby and Marquise Diamond Band Ring 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Item Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 6.5 (resizing available for a fee) Ring Height: 8.6 mm tall Total Weight: 3.5 Grams Gemstone Specifications: Gemstones:...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
0.61ctw Ruby and Diamond Channel Band Ring, 18k White Gold, Ring Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Stones: ruby, 5 round cut 2.25 mm approximately .25 total carats diamond, 6 round brilliant cut 2.25 mm approximately .36 total carats GH color/ VS1-2 clarity Ring Size 6.25 Rise O...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
$2,384Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 1.71ctw Channel Step Cut Ruby w/ Diamond Square Tiered Pyramid Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (12) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Slightly Pinkish Red Color - Brilliant -1.03ct (exact) (25) Natural Genuine Diamonds - 1 Square Step Cut &...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Silvorra Modernist Emerald and Ruby Channel-Set Statement Silver Christmas Ring
Located in New York, NY
This striking 925 sterling silver ring showcases a bold band design richly set with natural emeralds and rubies. Vibrant green round emeralds are framed by rows of square- and round-...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver
Tiffany & Co. Platinum Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby Eternity Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s): – Numerous Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Red Color Material: Solid Platinum Total Weight: 1.39 Grams Size: 6.0 (Fitted on a finger, we can NOT c...
Ruby, Platinum
14k Yellow Gold 1.60ctw Channel Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Wavy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Rubies - Oval Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.50ctw (approx.) (7 Natural Genuine Diamond - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brillia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Mozambique Ruby Baguette Classic Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
A classic 18 karat gold contemporary band has channel set Mozambique ruby baguettes. The natural ruby baguettes used are lustrous and the quality is excellent.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art deco ruby platinum channel set eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined jewel from the Art Deco era, this elegant eternity band features forty precisely cut calibre rubies channel set seamlessly around the ring. Their vivid red hue forms a cont...
Ruby, Platinum
Art deco ruby platinum channel set eternity band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A refined jewel from the Art Deco era, this elegant eternity band features forty precisely cut calibre rubies channel set seamlessly around the ring. Their vivid red hue forms a cont...
Ruby, Platinum
2.28 Carat Square Ruby & Diamond Channel Set 18K Gold Multi-Row Ring
Located in Miami, FL
1.20 Carat Square Cut Ruby And 1.08 Carat Round Cut Diamond Channel Set 18K Yellow Gold Multi-Row Cocktail Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage 1.34ct Squared Ruby 3 Channel Row Sterling Silver Wide Split Shank Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
Vintage sterling silver wide‑band ring set with 1.34 carats of square‑cut rubies in a bold three‑row channel design.
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring, .51 tcw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby Channel Set Bar Ring features an array of perfectly matched calibre-cut rubies, channel set within her signature green gold borders.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Estate 1990’s 18K Yellow Gold Diamond X Channel Set Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Winter Springs, FL
Framing the diamond center are vivid red natural square-cut rubies, channel-set in clean horizontal rows and totaling approximately 2.20 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Contemporary Wedding Band Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Art, color and culture all come together to inspire this 18 karat gold ruby baguette diamond contemporary wedding band with channel set ruby baguettes tapering into marquise shaped r...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,510 / item
Ruby Channel Set 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A colorful channel set ruby wedding band in 14K yellow gold. 13 square-cut rubies are set in the top for a clean, simple, timeless design. From the modern estate fine jewelry collec...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby 2.5mm Stackable Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (6) Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color - 2.5mm (approx.) - 0.60ctw (approx.)
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold Channel Set Natural Baguette Cut One-Row Ruby Band Ring
By Gad & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
18k solid white gold sets this stunning natural baguette cut ruby ring. The rubies are channel tension set, with a seamless design that offers a glorious hall of mirrors effect when ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Princess Cut Ruby Channel Set Geometric Wrap Bypass Ring 1.91ct 14K White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
This striking geometric wrap bypass ring showcasing 14 princess cut rubies totaling approximately 1.91 carats, crafted in luminous 14K white gold.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Channel Set Band Curve Ring.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Princess Cut Red Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Half Eternity Band Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
The red rubies and white diamonds exude a stunning contrast. 14K White Gold Ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
18K Gold 0.88ct Alternating Square Step Cut Ruby & Diamond Channel Set Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning, HIGH QUALITY, ruby and diamond band ring is crafted in solid 18k yellow gold and elegantly carries the stones in an alternating pattern across its top in secure channe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$3,198Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 2.99ctw Baguette Channel Set Ruby & Diamond 3 Row Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (28) Natural Genuine Rubies - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Rich Deep Red Color - 1.94ctw (exact) (13) Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - F/G Color -...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold 2.09ctw Baguette Ruby Diamond 4 Row Wide Wavy Channel Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (16) Natural Genuine Rubies - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - Rich Vibrant Red Color - 1.24ctw (exact) (16) Natural Genuine Diamond - Baguette Cut - Channel Set - H/I Colo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Channel Square Ruby and Diamond Eternity Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Product Description: Enticing square rubies and princess-cut dazzling diamonds alternatively adorn this channel set half eternity band.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 1.46ctw Channel Oval Ruby w/ Round Diamond East West Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
-- Stone(s) -- (3) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Deep Red Color - 1.20ctw (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Nice ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handcrafted 14K Gold Ruby Band with Emerald Accents, 1.70 Ct Ruby Channel Set
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Gemstone Band, Natural Ruby Channel Set Ring** Bold color and timeless craftsmanship come together in this handcrafted 14K y...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow 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. The total weight of the rubies is 8.70 carats and the total diamond weight is 0.5...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Tiffany & Co. 18K Y Gold Three-Stone Baguette Ruby Channel-Set Domed Band Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A vintage ( Circa 1980's) TIffany & Co. 18k yellow gold ring set with three natural baguette-cut rubies channel-set vertically at center, totaling 0.50ct.
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman 1980's Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wide band centers split rows of channel set diamonds and rubies arranged as pointed form Diamonds weigh approximately 1.07 carats total - G color with VS2 clarity Sapphires weigh app...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Square Ruby and Diamond Channel Half Eternity Band ring in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
Timeless and vibrant, this half eternity band features alternating square cut rubies and brilliant diamonds, set in a sleek channel setting.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Channel Set 18K Gold Jewelry Set
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Ring and Earring Jewelry Set in 18K and 14K Yellow Gold / Channel-Set Princess Cut Cluster Ruby and Diamond Jewelry Set.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vico 18 Karat White Gold Three Row Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Vico Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 21 baguette cut = 0.63cttw Color: H Clarity: SI1 Ruby: 20 princess cut Dimensions: ring top measures 12mm wide Ring Size: 7 (please a...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14K Gold Vintage Pink Ruby Diamond Mid Century Bombe Dome Ring Channel Set 7.5
Located in SYDNEY, AU
Stunning vintage bombe dome ring, circa 1970s, featuring three rows of channel set, square cut natural rubies with vivid pink colour, interspersed with two rows of sparkling diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Yellow Gold Channel GIA Square Step Burma Ruby Wide Eternity Stack Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Very pleasant ring in person. Enjoy! --Stone(s):-- (24) Natural Genuine Burma Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Purplish Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Tota...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
14k Yellow Gold GIA Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby 2.9mm Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- Numerous Natural Genuine Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Purplish Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 2.1...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Band Ring with Channel-Set Rubies - '80s
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A refined vintage ring crafted in 18K yellow gold, weighing 4.8 grams, and featuring a seamless channel setting of square-cut rubies.
Yellow Gold
$200Sale Price / item|50% Off
925 Sterling Silver Channel Set Ruby Stacking Band Engagement Ring for Her Gift
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Stacking Band Engagement Ring for Her in sterling silver. You shall need these eternity band to make a statement with your look. These eternity band create a sparkling, luxuriou...
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique 14k TT Gold 1.70ctw Channel Ruby & Pave Diamond 5 Band Harem Stack Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The square step cut rubies are neatly channel set and have an amazing blood red color which is perfectly complemented by the remarkable brilliance reflecting from the old single cut ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
$645Sale Price / item|50% Off
Contemporary Wave Natural 2.02 Ct Ruby Channel Set Band Ring in 925 Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
Celebrate modern elegance with this contemporary wave band ring, showcasing 2.02 carats of natural rubies, the radiant birthstone of July.
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
14K Gold Emerald Ruby Band 1.25 Ct Ruby Channel Set 0.50 Ct Emerald Band
Located in Jaipur, IN
Designed to celebrate the beauty of precious gemstones, this striking piece combines architectural elegance with timeless luxury. The ring features 1.25 carats of natural rubies, ex...
Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, 14k 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
2.28 Carat Channel Set Ruby Band in 18K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
This ring is handcrafted in New York City by our expert jewelers. -18K White Gold -2.28CT Channel Set Rubies Handmade in New York City.
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Slim French Cut Red Ruby Art Deco Style Channel Set Eternity Band 14K White Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Discover a beautiful and dainty piece of art deco history. The natural French cut rubies run around the entire ring in an enclosed type of setting. This piece is great for wearing wi...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby and Diamond Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14K yellow gold Diamonds: 2 round brilliant cut = .06cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Ruby: 1 oval cut = .20ct Ring Size: 7 (allow up to two additional business days for sizing r...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Band in Princess-cut with 18Kt Yellow Gold (Channel Setting)
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
(channel setting) Band Princess Cut Ruby (3.01 Carat) very fine Quality.
Ruby, 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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