Vintage Ruby Wedding Band. Calibre Cut Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band Platinum
Located in New York, NY
The band features a seamless row of vibrant calibre-cut rubies, expertly set in a precise channel setting that enhances the rich hue and brilliance of each stone.
Platinum
18k White Gold Tiffany & Co. Band with Two Channel Set Ruby Baguettes
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic Tiffany & Co. design is a timeless ring which also features two cut ruby baguettes. - Stone Info - 2x Ruby Baguettes each 3.75x2.25mm Ring Size - 5.75 Total Weight...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Yellow Gold Ruby Band - 14k Square & Round 1.40ctw Stripes Channel Set Stones
Located in Greensboro, NC
Size: 7 Sizing Fee: Up 2 sizes for $50 or Down 1 size for $40 Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold Stone Information Natural Rubies Treatment: Heating Carat(s): 1.40ctw Cut: Square &...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Platinum Natural Ruby Channel Set Eternity 2 Mm Band 2.5 Gram Size 6.5
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Platinum Natural Ruby Channel Set Eternity 2 mm band 2.5 Gram Size 6.5 Size 6.5 2 mm wide 2.5 gram Marked "900 pt"
Ruby, Platinum
14K Gold Ruby Ring with Emerald Accents Minimalist Ruby Emerald Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Ruby and Emerald Ring – Channel Set Square Ruby with Natural Emerald Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases the timeless co...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Gold Emerald Ring with Ruby Accents Minimalist Ruby Emerald Ring Unisex
Located in Jaipur, IN
14K Yellow Gold Emerald and Ruby Ring – Channel Set Square Emerald with Natural Ruby Accents Clean, modern, and effortlessly refined, this handcrafted ring showcases the timeless co...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$5,000
Gold Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Gold ruby diamond ring Channel-set rubies of 3.19 carats, full-cut diamonds of 0.98 carat; 18 karat yellow gold Size: 6.75 US Total weight: 13.1 grams
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Pair of 18k Gold Gia 5ctw Square Channel Set Ruby Matching Guards Bands Sz 4
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (44) Natural Genuine Burma Rubies - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Clear Red Color - **See Certifications Details Below** Total Carat Weight: 5.0 (approx.)
Ruby, 18k Gold
14K Gold Emerald Diamond Bridal Ring Natural Emerald Ruby Diamond Ring For Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald Bridal Ring, Ruby Diamond Ring, Emerald Engagement Ring, Unique Bridal Ring, Alternative Engagement Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Ring, Natural Emerald Ring, Ru...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.17 Carat Diamond and Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Twisted Infinity Band Ring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Wear this unique gemstone ring as a wedding band. This Channel set twisted ruby ring band is carefully crafted in 14 Karat white gold.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.5 Carat Princess Statement Ruby Red 14K Gold Elegant Sparkle Collector-Grade
Located in Mumbai, IN
Prince William · Royal protocols may evolve, but a well-cut princess stone in an impeccable ruby red palette remains non-negotiable; this $6400 1.5 carat princess cut ruby and channe...
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2 Ct Ruby Emerald Designer Luxury Band 0.40 Ct Emerald 14K Gold Emerald RubyBand
Located in Jaipur, IN
**Ruby Band Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Luxury Band, Channel Set Ruby Ring, Statement Gemstone Ring** Bold, sophisticated, and meticulously handcrafted, this luxury...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$1,720
Ruby Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in New York, NY
This 14 K yellow gold band features 7 diamonds and 8 rubies, totaling approximately 1 carat, channel-set in a lightly graduated band. 6 grams Size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$3,600 / item
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Diamond Channel-Set Band Ring
Located in Khet Bang Rak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon
This elegant band ring features a captivating row of square-cut rubies, channel-set in luxurious 18k rose gold, flanked by two dazzling rows of pave-set diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Unavailable|$4,100
Platinum Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in Pikesville, MD
A sleek and well made platinum eternity channel set 3.5mm band featuring 4.12 carats of french cut rubies and 2.20 carats of princess cut diamonds set in a beautiful pattern with two...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,250
14K Ruby Channel Set Thin Eternity Band White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Ruby Channel Set Thin Eternity Band in 14K White Gold
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Unavailable|$3,900
Channel-Set Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Ruby and diamond eternity band ring, showcasing round-cut rubies alternating with round-cut diamonds, the gemstones channel-set in high-polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$3,400
Channel-Set Ruby and Diamond Eternity Band
Located in Greenwich, CT
Channel-set eternity band ring, showcasing round-cut rubies alternating with round brilliant-cut diamonds in polished platinum.
Diamond, Platinum
Unavailable|$1,279
14 Karat Princess Cut Ruby 4.8 Carat Channel Set Eternity Band
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This simple eternity band is crafted in 14 karat yellow gold and features over 4.5 carats of matching 3 mm princess cut rubies. The ring is a standard US size 7 and is designed to ha...
Ruby, 14k Gold
Unavailable|$800 / item
Natural Gemstone Half Band, 18k Solid Gold Emerald Band, Channel Gemstone Band
Located in New York, NY
18k gold gemstone half band These beauties are crafted in 18k solid yellow gold with natural AAA grade gemstones. Looks amazing worn solo or stacked with other bands. A perfect gif...
Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Art Deco Mounting Set With Marquise Diamond D, VVS2, Round Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco, satin and bright finish platinum mounting, set in center with one marquise diamond weighing 1.50 carat, D color, VVS2, GIA certified, bezel set with milgrain edge, and 42 r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1930s Mounting Set with Marquise Diamond Gia D, VVS2 Round Diamonds and Rubies
Located in Chicago, IL
Art Deco, satin and bright finish platinum mounting, set in center with one marquise diamond weighing 1.50 carat, D color, VVS2, GIA certified, bezel set with milgrain edge, and 42 r...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$9,500
Channel Set Ruby Diamond Gold Band Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
An impressive ring with a comfortable low profile, made of 18k karat yellow gold. The center is a mosaic pattern of princess cut- and baguette white diamonds that weigh 1.90 and 1.85...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$1,790
18Y Baguette Cut Ruby Channel Set Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
An 18 karat yellow gold ruby channel set band ring. This ring features channel set, baguette cut rubies weighing approximatly 1.68 total carats with a ridge on either side and a slig...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Channel-Set Ruby and Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Miami Beach, FL
14K white gold eternity band featuring channel-set calibre square step-cut rubies. US size 7; cannot be sized. Abrasions on stones, scratches and wear to gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold
Ruby and Diamond Channel Ring in Yellow Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
14 Karat Yellow Gold Band Featuring 5 Rubies Totaling Approximately 0.50 Carats Accented by 4 Round Diamonds of SI Clarity and H Color Totaling 0.02 Carats. Finger Size 7. Includes O...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.44 Carat Ruby Diamond Engraved Platinum Channel Band Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Round Ruby and diamond Solid Platinum channel wedding band ring. 18 round genuine bright red Rubies 2mm, approx. total weight .90cts 18 round full cut diamonds, .03ct each, approx. ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is channel set to front by a line of rubies flanked by diamonds Square cut rubies weigh in total approximately 0.60 carat - well matched purplish red in color Round brill...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oscar Heyman Ruby Channel Set 18 Karat Eternity Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Miami, FL
This red accent eternity wedding band ring was creafted in 18K yellow gold. Featuring 29 square cut, transparent, vibrant and rich colored Rubies channel into the center of the b...
Ruby
Contemporary 1.56 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Eternity Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eternity band ring channel set fully around with diamonds and rubies, alternating Rubies are well-matched and bright red while weighing in total approximately 0.65 carat Round bril...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Channel Set Half Eternity Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful ruby half eternity ring set in 18k yellow gold. The ring is composed of 9 round cut ruby stones altogether which have been perfectly matched it colour and vibrancy. All ...
Ruby, 18k 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
Oscar Heyman 18k Yellow Gold Channel Baguette Ruby & Diamond Domed Band Ring
By Oscar Heyman
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (15) Natural Genuine Ruby - Claibre Custom Cut - Channel Set - Deep Clean Red - 2.50ctw (approx.) (24) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Alternated Channel Set Ruby & Diamond Eternity Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (32) Natural Genuine Rubies - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - Vivid Red Color (16) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Channel Set - H/I Color - VS1/V...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.75ctw Channel Set Ruby Diamond Ring 14k Yellow Gold Size 7
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.75ctw Cut - Baguette Color - H - I Clarity - VS2 - SI2 - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1ctw Cut - Baguette Color - Red ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.20ctw Channel Set Ruby Diamond Ring 14k White Gold Size 6.25
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 1.14ctw Cut - Baguette Color - Red Treatment - Routinely Enhanced - Natural Diamonds - Total Carats - 0.06ctw Cut -Single Co...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White 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
14KT Yellow Gold Ruby Channel Set Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
A 14 karat yellow gold ruby channel set band. A tapered band, with seven channel set round cut rubies weighing approximately .50 total carats and a polished shank.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum 2.11ctw Square Step Cut Channel Set Ruby & Diamond Wide Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (10) Natural Genuine Ruby - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Bright Red Color - 1.32ct (exact) (8) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Square Step Cut - Channel Set - Nice Brilli...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Gold Calibre Cut Channel Set Ruby Baguettes Diamond Round Ring
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Presenting a 18 karat gold art deco calibre cut channel set ruby baguette diamond ring. Ruby baguettes are meticulously handpicked after several rejections, such that there is clarit...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring channel set to front with alternating square cut ruby and princess cut diamonds Diamonds weigh approximately 0.50 carat total with F/G color and VS clarity Rubies are a v...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Channel Band Ring, circa 1990
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring channel set to front with alternating square cut ruby and princess cut diamonds Diamonds weigh approximately 0.50 carat total with F/G color and VS clarity Rubies are a v...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k Two-Tone Ruby: 5 rubies = 0.75cttw Diamonds: 20 round brilliant cut = 0.60cttw Color: G Clarity: VS Ring size: 6 3/4 (please allow two additiona...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
0.65 ctw Diamond Ruby Channel Set 14K Yellow Gold Size 7.5 Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
Gemstone Information: - Natural Diamonds- Total Carats - 0.25 ctw Cut - Round Color - G-H Clarity - SI1-I1 - Natural Rubies - Total Carats - 0.40 ctw Cut - Round Color - Red Treatme...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990's Ruby 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Channel Band Vintage Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ring features round cut rubies channel set to front - weighing approximately 0.25 carat total.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco 1.85 CTW Square Cut Ruby Platinum Eternity Vintage Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step-cut rubies channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.85 carats total Transparent medium purplish-red in color Accented by engraved scroll motif profile ...
Ruby, Platinum
Ruby Diamond Alternating Channel Set Half Eternity Band 14K White Gold Ring
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14K White Gold 3 Round Rubies at approximately 0.81 Carats Total Weight 2 Round Brilliant Diamonds at approximately 0.51 Carats Total Weight Color: H-I / Clarity: SI Fine...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Wood & Sons Art Deco Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Stacking Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring features calibrè cut rubies weighing in total approximately 0.15 carat.
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980's 1.80 CTW Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Channel Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band ring is channel set to front with square step-cut diamonds and rubies Diamonds weight approximately 1.00 carat total - G color with VS2 clarity Rubies weigh approximately 0.80 c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gumps of San Francisco Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
By Gump's San Francisco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by master craftsman Gumps of San Francisco presents this 18 karat yellow gold band ring beautifully channel set alternating rows of baguette cut rubies and round Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k 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
3 Row Channel Set Dress Ring 0.50ct of Diamonds in 14ct Gold Ruby & Diamond
Located in London, GB
This beautiful diamond dress ring is crafted from 14ct gold and set with a 0.50ct ruby and 0.50ct round brilliant cut diamond. This ring is a timeless piece of art that will complime...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
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
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
Pair of 18k Gold Channel GIA Vivid Red Burma Ruby Eternity Stack Band Guard Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
The rubies have true vivid and rich blood red color which makes these rings so hard not to fall in love with.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Channel Set Band
Located in McLeansville, NC
14k yellow gold, ruby & diamond channel set band. A timeless band with round diamonds and rubies in an alternating pattern.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Ruby Diamond Band in Platinum 0.25 Carat
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Channel Set Ruby Diamond Band in Platinum 0.25 CTW SKU: 107662 In excellent condition and recently polished.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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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