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Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Vintage French 1940s Oval Cut Ruby and Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A fine and impressive vintage French 0.90 carat ruby and 0.48 carat diamond, platinum cocktail ring

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring
GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring

GIA 4.43 Carat Oval G/I1 Diamond & Cabochon Ruby Platinum Vintage Ring

Located in Miami, FL

platinum 900 wide dome ring featuring two rows of channel-set cabochon rubies flanking a central round

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring
Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring

Vintage Retro 14k Gold & Platinum 1.75ctw Diamond w/ Ruby Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Yellow Gold w/ Platinum Top Total Weight: 11.03 Grams Overall Width: 13.2mm (0.51") (top of the ring

Category

20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum
3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum

3.50 Carat Vintage Emerald Ruby Cocktail Ring 18 Karat and Platinum

Located in US

3.50 carat Vintage emerald, ruby ring, set in the center with a natural Colombian emerald measuring

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Mid-Century Platinum Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
Mid-Century Platinum Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring

Mid-Century Platinum Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

A spectacular Mid-Century platinum ruby and diamond ring showcasing bold color, dimensional design

Category

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum 1.05tcw Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band
Vintage Platinum 1.05tcw Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band

Vintage Platinum 1.05tcw Ruby Channel Set Eternity Band

Located in New York, NY

This elegant vintage eternity band is finely crafted in platinum and features a continuous row of

Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 2.25 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring GIA
Vintage 2.25 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring GIA

Vintage 2.25 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Wide Band Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering an elongated cushion cut ruby weighing 1.00 carats total - transparent medium red in

Category

20th Century Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Platinum and Gold 7ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Spray Handmade Wire Ring
Vintage Platinum and Gold 7ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Spray Handmade Wire Ring

Vintage Platinum and Gold 7ctw Ruby & Diamond Cluster Spray Handmade Wire Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

(approx.) Material: Solid Platinum w/ Yellow Gold Ruby Baskets Weight: 12.26 Grams Ring Size: 6.0 (Fitted

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Band Ring
Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Band Ring

Oscar Heyman Diamond Ruby Platinum 18K Gold Checkerboard Vintage Band Ring

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a band ring centering a curving concave channel With two rows of square step cut rubies

Category

Vintage 1960s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 1.48 Carat No Heat Ruby GIA and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring
Vintage 1.48 Carat No Heat Ruby GIA and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring

Vintage 1.48 Carat No Heat Ruby GIA and Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Oval NO HEAT Ruby GIA and Baguette & RBC Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 3.16 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring GIA
Art Deco 3.16 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring GIA

Art Deco 3.16 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Vintage Arrow Engagement Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

engraved wheat motif shank Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring Size: 4 3/4 and sizable Measures north to

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Vintage Platinum Baguette Diamond Ring
GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Vintage Platinum Baguette Diamond Ring

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Vintage Platinum Baguette Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Burma carved ruby. Perfectly set in a vintage platinum band, this ring is a true testament to classic

Category

20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Raymond Yard Oscar Heyman Vintage Square Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring
Raymond Yard Oscar Heyman Vintage Square Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring

Raymond Yard Oscar Heyman Vintage Square Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Bombe Ring

By Raymond C. Yard

Located in Greenwich, CT

Innately stately this Raymond Yard for Oscar Heyman vintage square cut ruby and diamond platinum

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modernist Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring
AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring

AGL Certified 10.88 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring

Located in Miami, FL

Ring. A vintage cocktail ring featuring a rare, no heat Star Ruby gemstone from Burma, Myanmar. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Calibre Ruby Ring Sz 8.5 Platinum Engagement Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Calibre Ruby Ring Sz 8.5 Platinum Engagement Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Calibre Ruby Ring Sz 8.5 Platinum Engagement Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry
Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry

Oscar Heyman Vintage Cocktail Ring Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Estate Jewelry

By Oscar Heyman

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A stunning Oscar Heyman vintage cocktail ring, crafted in 18k gold and platinum, featuring a bold

Category

Vintage 1980s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Platinum 3.17cts Old Euro Cut Diamond and 1.19cts Ruby Halo Ring
Vintage Platinum 3.17cts Old Euro Cut Diamond and 1.19cts Ruby Halo Ring

Vintage Platinum 3.17cts Old Euro Cut Diamond and 1.19cts Ruby Halo Ring

Located in New York, NY

red rubies weighing apx. 1.19ct, creating a striking "target" design set in substantial PT900 platinum

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring
Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Art Deco Platinum Ruby and Diamond Dome Ring

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

An exquisite Art Deco-era dome ring crafted in platinum, centering an oval-cut ruby weighing

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry

Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Stylish vintage Oscar Heyman diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring
Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring

Vintage Statement 3.00 Carat Pear Opal Marquise Diamond and Ruby Platinum Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

1.40tcw of Regal Marquise Rubies. Hand crafted Platinum mounting. Ring Size 6, we offer ring re-sizing

Category

Mid-20th Century Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum Ruby w/ Diamond Large Floral Design Ring
Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum Ruby w/ Diamond Large Floral Design Ring

Vintage Retro Rose Gold & Platinum Ruby w/ Diamond Large Floral Design Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Rubies - Old Rose Cut - Prong Set - Red Color Material: Solid 14k Rose Gold w/ Platinum Baskets Tops

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Exquisite Vintage Blue Nile Platinum Diamond and Ruby 2.75 Carat Engagement Ring
Exquisite Vintage Blue Nile Platinum Diamond and Ruby 2.75 Carat Engagement Ring

Exquisite Vintage Blue Nile Platinum Diamond and Ruby 2.75 Carat Engagement Ring

By Blue Nile

Located in New York, NY

Indulge in the timeless elegance of our Vintage Blue Nile Engagement Ring, featuring a meticulously

Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Ring Sz 5.5 Platinum Navette Estate Jewelry

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900 platinum

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified No Heat Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring Signed Dreicer & Co.
GIA Certified No Heat Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring Signed Dreicer & Co.

GIA Certified No Heat Star Ruby in Vintage Platinum Ring Signed Dreicer & Co.

By Dreicer & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

GIA certified no heat star ruby or Sri Lanka origin. Ring set in platinum with 54 single cut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s
Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s

Vintage Art Deco Diamond Ruby Square Ring Sz 7.25 Platinum Jewelry 1920s

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed vintage Art Deco diamond & ruby square ring (circa 1920s to 1930s) crafted in 900

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

, Clarity: VS Marked: French Platinum Assay Mark Box: The Vintage Jeweller Ring Box

Category

Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Gold and Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, England

A beautiful vintage Tiffany & Co. ruby and diamond cluster ring set in 18k yellow gold and platinum

Category

Early 2000s Modern Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum

Vintage Platinum GIA Graded Star Ruby Ring, 17.29 ct & 3.0 ct of fine Diamonds
Vintage Platinum GIA Graded Star Ruby Ring, 17.29 ct & 3.0 ct of fine Diamonds

Vintage Platinum GIA Graded Star Ruby Ring, 17.29 ct & 3.0 ct of fine Diamonds

Located in Aspen, CO

diamonds are estimated to weight totally 3.0 cts. The ring is not marked, but has been tested as platinum

Category

Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 1.6 carats. The ruby held in this ring is a

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum
One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum

One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum

Located in Wan Chai District, HK

Introducing our One-of-a-kind Vintage 1.52ct Freeform Ruby Edwardian Diamond Ring in Platinum, a

Category

Late 20th Century Hong Kong Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 1.5 carats. The diamond halo totals 48pts

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Vintage 9 Carat Gold and Platinum Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ruby cluster ring holds a central ruby measuring 2.2 carats and either side of the gorgeous

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Art Deco 2.18 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Halo Ring GIA
Art Deco 2.18 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Halo Ring GIA

Art Deco 2.18 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Foliate Halo Ring GIA

Located in Philadelphia, PA

natural surface reaching inclusion Tested as platinum Circa: 1930s Ring size: 7 1/4 and sizable Measures

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Oval Cut Ruby and Pear Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ring size: 3.25 Exquisite in its design and timeless in its elegance, this vintage Tiffany & Co

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum
Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum

Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds circa 1950 Yellow Gold 18 Carat and Platinum

Located in Paris, FR

18 Carat yellow Gold, Platinum Ruby ​​and Diamond Ring, circa 1950-60 4 Cabochon Rubies and 5

Category

Vintage 1950s French More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum
Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum

Belle époque 1910 Ruby Diamond Ring yellow Gold Platinum

Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse

Indulge in the Vintage elegance of these exquisite Belle Epoque Ring in yellow Gold and Platinum

Category

Vintage 1910s Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry
3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Band Platinum Ring. Securely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring
Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring

Vintage Dainty Ruby & Diamond Pinky Ring

Located in Montgomery, AL

We are thrilled to offer this vintage beauty!! Ring Details Material: 18K Yellow Gold Base

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1960 1.03 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring
1960 1.03 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring

1960 1.03 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum 14 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Toi-Et-Moi Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a toi-et-moi style ring with one half platinum and one half yellow gold Centering a

Category

Vintage 1960s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

4.45 CTW No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ring GRS
4.45 CTW No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ring GRS

4.45 CTW No Heat Pigeon Blood Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Gold Vintage Ring GRS

Located in Philadelphia, PA

for 18 karat gold and platinum With maker's mark Circa: 1980s Ring size: 5 3/4 and sizable Measures

Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Gold & Platinum
Vintage Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Gold & Platinum

Vintage Diamond and Synthetic Ruby Asymmetric Cocktail Ring in Gold & Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

vintage and contemporary design, a cocktail ring that celebrates the interplay of shapes and colors. This

Category

20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring
Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring

Vintage Ruby Emerald and Diamond Floral Bombe Ring

Located in London, GB

marking inside the band is a Kutchinsky mark As this is a vintage ring, we have left the natural patina

Category

Vintage 1970s Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Platinum

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Ruby Platinum Ring Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact ruby platinum ring vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Platinum, Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 146 antique edition and 3 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby platinum ring vintage among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a ruby platinum ring vintage has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and David Webb are consistently popular. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also oval cut and emerald cut versions for sale. Most of our ruby platinum ring vintage for sale are for women, but there are 32 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Platinum Ring Vintage?

Prices for a ruby platinum ring vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $495 and can go as high as $97,799, while this accessory, on average, fetches $4,499.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

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 ringsvintage 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.