Art Deco 1.10 Carat Ruby Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The original and traditional target Art Deco diamond, ruby ring that is still popular today. The
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Art Deco 1.10 Carat Ruby Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The original and traditional target Art Deco diamond, ruby ring that is still popular today. The
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$20,000
Art Deco 2.02 Carat Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A gorgeous filigree and diamond setting for an equally beautiful center gemstone. This ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 1.15 carat ruby diamond platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum ring showcases a vivid 1.15 carat GIA-certified heated ruby from Thailand
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
AGL Certified Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Burma rubies are one of the most sought after gemstones because of its rarity. AGL certified Burma
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$18,860
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Two-Stone Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking two-stone ring crafted platinum during the Art Deco movement. At the centre
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$10,500
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in New York, NY
An Art Deco three-stone emerald-cut diamond ring of stacked, wave-form design with bands of calibré
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$2,700
Art Deco Diamond & Ruby band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
1930s Art Deco Platinum Band Ring, Approximately .70 carat Round and Marquis Diamonds and Cabachon
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
10 kt Double Stone Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Towson, MD
10KT white gold 1.60TCW SYNTH RUBY TOI ET MOI (you-and-me, double stone) RING, Length and Height
Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Filigree Engagement Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
low profile. The ruby-set heart-within-a-heart motif on the ring’s shoulders is unique considering
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$25,000
Superb Ruby and Diamond Chased Platinum Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Ruby and Diamond Chased Platinum Ring; amazing handmade filigree mounting centers one oval
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$11,070
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a striking navette ring taken from the early stages of the 20th century. This antique
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$6,750
1.46 Diamond Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
red rubies. Hand crafted in platinum. Ring size 7-1/4 and may easily be resized, if needed this would
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$1,500
18k Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Miami, FL
18k Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Ring 18k Yellow Gold Weight 2.4g Ruby & Diamond featuring a
Diamond, Ruby
Sold|$4,500
Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Superb Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring; Chased 18k White Gold Ring; amazing handmade filigree
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Retro Platinum 1.16 Carat Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Retro platinum 1.16 carat diamond and ruby cocktail ring Era: Retro Composition: Platinum Primary
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$4,497
18 Carat Gold Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
the triple coil gold band broadening at the head, this inset with cabochon cut ruby and three
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Original Art Deco Ruby Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in US
.1930. The ring is set with 1 oval cut ruby in platinum with 18k yellow gold. The gorgeous ruby is
Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Sold|$3,195
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1930s Platinum Diamond and Ruby Ring, European cut Diamonds totaling approximately 1 Carat
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$4,031
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous ruby and diamond target ring crated at a time when the Art Deco style was
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$7,985
Estate Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A charming ring featuring an old European-cut diamond weighing 0.82 carat, graded G-H color and VS
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$2,100
Art Deco French Cut Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Seven bright red rubies are the focus of this clean, delicate, platinum ring.The rubies are well
Art Deco 1.36 CTW Diamond Ruby Platinum Octagonal Vintage Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Accented by round cut rubies weighing in total approximately 0.25 carat Transparent medium purplish red in
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.05 Carat Asscher Diamond Ruby Platinum Plaque Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A charming bit of genuine art deco finery, the platinum ring is set in the center with a 1.05 carat
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.75 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
be natural. The ruby is perfectly accented by two near colorless diamonds. Crafted in platinum. Ring
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.64 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The halo setting is currently the most popular designed engagement ring. The creative use of rubies
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late Art Deco 1.50 carat diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Late Art Deco diamond and ruby engagement ring is a bold and beautifully structured example of
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
French Art Deco Certified Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Early cultures treasured rubies for their similarity to the redness of the blood that flowed
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
French Art Deco 8.93 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
loaf shaped ruby cabochon. At each side is a line of 4 rose cut diamonds. The beginning of the ring
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$7,000
Art Deco Diamond Ruby Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
The central millegrain collet set old cut diamond weighing approx. 1.20 cts to a calibre-cut ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$18,500
Fine Burma ruby diamond Platinum halo ring
Located in Aspen, CO
Platinum "halo" ring centering an natural 2.03 ct. Burma ruby ring which has been examined by A.G.L
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco French 5.48 CTW Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Buckle Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering an east to west row of channel set step-cut rubies weighing approximately 3.40 carats
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2.03 Carat GIA Certified Ruby Diamond Ring circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
A ripe, red, GIA certified, oval-shaped ruby is the star of this original 1930s era platinum, ruby
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$4,142
Antique Ruby Diamond Silver Gold Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a rectangular cluster with diamonds at the centre and rubies at the sides. Mounted in
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
Art Deco Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Convertible Eternity Flip Ring in Platinum
Located in London, England
An early 1930’s sapphire, ruby and diamond convertible flip ring set in platinum. This piece is
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald 18 Carat Gold Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds collections of four stones all the way around. The rubies are a deep red
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Art Deco 1.98 Carats Marquise Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Wheat Engagement Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
engraved wheat motif and milgrain detail throughout. Tested as platinum. Circa:1930's. Ring size: 6 3/4 and
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$5,900
Ruby Diamond Platinum Halo Ring
Located in South Pasadena, CA
0.65 Carat Late Art Deco Ruby Halo Ring Circa 1935, this diamond ring centers upon a bezel-set
Diamond, Platinum
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
Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.20 CTW No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut ruby weighing 0.60 carat - transparent medium red in color Natural Thai in
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mens 14K Gold 1.12ct Old European Diamond & Ruby Bezel Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
set with old oval cut rubies on either side. This ring remains in excellent condition and is truly a
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum East West Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum East West Ring. Featuring one marquise shaped ruby of 0.71 carat
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.44 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The GIA certified 1.44 carat Burma heated ruby is accented by approximately 0.50 carats of old
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 2.52 Carat Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pink sapphire accented by rubies and diamonds in a hand made platinum ring. Trace amounts of impurities
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Gorgeous Antique Art Deco 18K White Gold Rose Cut Diamond and Ruby Ring. This beautiful ring
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Diamonds, Ruby, Peridots, Amethysts, Rose Gold and Silver Fly Shape Retrò Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Unique retrò fashion ring realized with fly movable shape in 9K rose gold and silver structure. It
Amethyst, Diamond, Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Art Deco GIA 1.08 carat old European cut diamond ruby platinum engagement ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Art Deco platinum ring features a bold 1.08 carat old European cut diamond flanked by vivid
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$3,076
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
This Art Deco-style ring features a partridge eye design and is crafted in 18K gold with Rubies and
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Modernist Ruby Old European-Cut Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
This three-stone ring features an oval-shaped ruby weighing an estimated 1.50 carats, flanked by
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Art Deco GIA 2.52 Carat Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
pink sapphire accented by rubies and diamonds in a hand made platinum ring. Trace amounts of impurities
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Art Deco 4.12 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a cushion cut ruby weighing 1.97 carats total - transparent medium red in color Natural
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 0.55 Carat Diamond Ruby 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Art Deco Diamond Ruby White Gold Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond of approximately
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
1.27 Carat Old Cushion Cut Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
of vibrant red rubies making the diamond even more brilliant. Hand crafted in platinum. Ring size 6
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 2.06 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Centering a round cut ruby weighing approximately 0.78 carat - transparent vibrant red Natural
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco 1.85 CTW Square Cut Ruby Platinum Scrolling Eternity Vintage Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring square step-cut rubies channel set fully around Weighing approximately 1.85 carats total
Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Revival 2.46 Carat Diamond Ruby Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
cultures, by the 1930s, the diamond engagement ring became a popular symbol to mark the promise of eternal
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Four Stackable Art Deco Ruby Sapphire Platinum Eternity Band Rings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Cape May, NJ
4 Stackable Art Deco Tiffany & Co Platinum Ruby Sapphire Eternity Bands c.1930. The rings are
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Ruby and Emerald 18 Carat Gold Day and Night Eternity Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous ring holds half rubies and half emeralds. The rubies are a deep red colour and the
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
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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