14K Yellow Gold 925 Sterling Tsavorite, Ruby & Emerald Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
Deco 3.80ctw Tsavorite with Small Rubies & Emeralds. & Ruby 14K Yellow Gold 925 Sterling Silver Ring Size 7 Weight in grams is 5.12
Emerald, Ruby, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
Platinum Diamond Ruby Seven Stone 1.30 Carat Prong Set Ring Size 7
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Platinum round shape diamond alternating with of round cut ruby prong-set partial (7 stones) wedding ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
18 Karat Yellow Gold Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring Size 7- This lovely band one square emerald, one round ruby, one round sapphire and two round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
Vintage Handmade 10k White Gold 2 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring Size 7
Located in Eagan, MN
It is a size 7. I just love the asymmetrical design it has.
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Diamond Ruby Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Panther Ring Size 7
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Simpsonville, SC
Introducing the Carrera Y Carrera 18K Yellow Gold Wrap Around Panther Ring—a symbol of untamed elegance and meticulous craftsmanship that brings to life the dynamic spirit of the pan...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Sold|$2,350
Diamond and Ruby Heart Ring
By Effy
Located in Derby, NY
Additional Information: Brand : EFFY Metal Type : 14k White Gold Stone Type : Diamond Color : H-I Clarity : SI2-I1 Diamond Weight : 0.66 ctw Stone 2: Type : Ruby Weight : 2.47 ctw R...
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Sold|$975
Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
With bright polished yellow gold in abundance, this bold design features a vibrant center 1.5 carat emerald cabochon and two .15 carat ruby accents. In ring size 7, the band width g...
Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1.12 Carat Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Handmade in Italy, circa 1980 CONDITION: Excellent METAL: 18k Gold GEM STONE: Diamond 1.23 ct - Ruby 1.95 ct RING SIZE: US 7 - IT 14 - FR 54 - UK N/O, Resizable on request, free of ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$8,100
Ruby 22 Karat Gold Yellow Gold Ring
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Ruby is 4.27 carats. Ring size 7. Hand made in NY, one of a kind.
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby and Diamond Giardinetto Ring, circa 1820
Located in Firenze, IT
Designed as a basket issuing a floral and foliate spray, set throughout with vari-cut rubies and diamonds, ring size 7
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$395
14kt Pandora Ruby Bubble Ring
By Pandora
Located in Towson, MD
14KT yellow gold Pandora Bubble Ring with approximately .10-.15TCW Rubies. The ring is a finger Size 7 and is a very nice, thick, comfortable band measuring 3.37mm x 2.50mm.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ring with Channel-Set Rubies and Pave Set Diamonds
Located in Nantucket, MA
Carat weight of diamonds is 1.25; rubies 1.40. Ring size is 7.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
18k Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Grasshopper Ring
Located in Fairfield, CT
The diamonds are approximately 0.3 TCW and the rubies are approximately 0.05 TCW. Ring size 7. Marks: Unmarked, tested as 18K.
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Natural Diamond And Natural Ruby Navette Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
The diamond is has H-I color and vs-s1 clarity. Totally is ruby 0.85 ct. Ring size is US 7 We can make any size.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Diamond Ruby Platinum Gold Vous et Moi Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Circa 1930 CONDITION: Pre-owned - Excellent METAL: 18k Gold and Platinum GEM STONE: Diamond 1.00 total carats, Ruby ct 1,50 RING SIZE: US 7 - IT 14 - FR 54 - UK N/O, Resizable on r...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Bypass Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Bypass Ring Size 7 Metal: 14 karat yellow gold Weight: 19.53 grams Diamonds: Approx. .75 CTW G-H VS-SI Top of ring measures approx. 31m...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Ruby Cocktail Ring, circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Ruby: 17 round cut= 1.20cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two additional shipping days for sizing requests) Dimensions: ring top measu...
Ruby, Yellow Gold
Round Ruby Gemstone Cocktail Ring Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 1.05 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Synthetic Ruby Wt. :- 3.55 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Emerald Cut Ruby Gemstone Ring Diamond 18 Karat Gold Silver Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.90 Ct. Synthetic Ruby Wt. :- 8.50 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Vintage Fred Paris Sapphire Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Set
By Fred Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Circa 1990. The sapphire ring is a size 6, and the ruby ring is a size 7.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Circa 1980s 18k Gold Natural Diamond And Caliber Ruby Decorated Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
The diamond is has H color and vvs clarity. Totally is ruby 0.30 ct. Ring size is US 7 (We offer free resizing) We can make any size.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Pear Shape 6 Carat Treated Ruby & Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
9X15 Pear Cut approximately 6 Carat Treated Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring Size 7 Two tiny diamonds , one on each side of the ruby Its a treated ruby prong set 14 Karat Yellow Go...
Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 14 Karat Yellow Gold Toi et Moi Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Stunning Toi Et Moi ring with a chunky 0.65 CT Old Mine Cut diamond and a .50 CT Ruby #R0434 Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Weight: 2.4 Grams Diamond Weight: Approximately 0.65 CTS Di...
Ruby, 14k Gold
1.18 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond & Ruby Retro Ring, 14k Gold & Palladium Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
This ring is a size 7, but it can be re-sized up 2 sizes for a $40 fee or down 1 size for a $30 fee.
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Marquise Baguette Ruby Gemstone Dome Ring Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.24 Ct. ( SI Clarity & HI Color ) Ruby Wt. :- 0.61 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Oval Shape Ruby Gemstone Ring Diamond Pave 14 Karat Yellow Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.05 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 1.20 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Oval Shape Ruby Gemstone Wedding Ring Diamond 9 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.04 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 0.37 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US ✦ Import Duties, Taxes and Custom Charge .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,049
Edwardian Ruby Platinum Full Eternity Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Glossy platinum eternity band holding a halo of glistening rubies. Ring Size: N 1/2 or 7
Ruby, Platinum
Oval Shape Ruby Gemstone Ring SI Clarity HI Color Diamond 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Diera, Dubai
. :- 0.61 Ct. ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby Wt. :- 3.24 Ct. Ring Size :- 7 US & All size available ✦ Sizing .....................
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sold|$1,550
Antique Art Deco Platinum Ruby Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Item #R0576 Metal: Platinum Weight: 2.7 Grams Total Ruby Weight: Approximately 2.00 cts Ring Size: 7 *Unfortunately this ring cannot be sized.
Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$2,960
Zolatas 18 Karat Lion Ring
Located in Houston, TX
There are also five (5) round rubies. Ring is currently a size 7. Presentation area is 7/8" x 1/2".
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sold|$2,900
sapphire emerald diamond gold Snake Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
Ring size is 7 with a bit of flexibility.
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Roberto Coin 18K Yellow Gold Chic and Shine Diamond Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
Key Details: - Signed Roberto Coin - Chic & Shine collection - 0.05 total carat weight, round brilliant cut diamonds - 18K yellow gold - Signature hidden ruby inside the band - Ring...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
On Hold for Stephen Art Deco Style Snake Ring 3/4 Ct. Pear Cut Diamond Emerald
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
Condition: New Art Deco Style Year: 2019 Metal: Platinum Center Diamond: Carat Weight: 0.75 Cut: Pear Color: H Clarity: SI2 Additional Gemstones: 118 Accent Diamonds = 0.66 Carats ...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
14 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby Ring and Hoop Earrings Set
Located in McKinney, TX
Ring size 7 1/2 Half Hoop earrings .75" tall with 14k post backs.
Ruby, 14k Gold
18 Karat Gold Diamond Burma Ruby Baguette Pendant Necklace Earring Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Earrings: -Gold 5.45 g (Made with best alloys) -Diamond VVS, G/H 46/ 0.52 Carats -Burma Ruby 10/2.81 Carats -Easy to wear push back Ring: -Gold 5.09 g (Made with best alloys) ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Sold|$1,600
Ruby Sapphire Gold Wide Band Ring
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold wide band ring, set with two sapphires and two rubies. Ring size 7, ring is 12.5mm wide.
Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Sold|$5,200
Pomellato Bahia Gold Ruby Smokey Quartz Ring
By Pomellato
Located in Lambertville, NJ
New Pomellato 18k rose gold ring with smokey quartz and rubies. Ring size 7, ring top is 25mm x 24mm. weight - 20.0gr
Quartz, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ippolita Lollipop Mother-of-Pearl Ruby Gold Ring
By Ippolita
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Ring size 7, top is 20mm in diameter, weighs 9.6 grams.
Ruby, 18k Gold
Pear Shaped Diamond Snake Ring in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Style: Fashion Ring Metal Type: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k Stones: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds Rubies Ring Size: 7 Total Item Weight (grams): 9.3 grams Includes: Brillian...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
14K 1.35ctw Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: DAN-251RD * Stock ID: RRING258326 * Material: 14K Yellow Gold * Gemstones: Ruby * Carat Weight: 1.35 * Stone Count: 3 * Stone Shape: Faceted, Pear Shaped * St...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K 1.03ct Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size: 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: BHR-165RD * Stock ID: RRING252938 * Material: 14K Yellow Gold * Center Gemstone: Emerald Cut Ruby (1 stone) * Carat Weight: 1.03 * Color: Red * Saturation: M...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 15.14ct Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
This striking 14K Yellow Gold cocktail ring showcases a breathtaking 15.14 carat oval cabochon ruby, exuding a rich red hue with moderately strong saturation. The ruby serves as the ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 Square Step Cut Ruby 0.19ct Single
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 14K yellow gold cocktail ring, boasting a mesmerizing 0.19 carat square step cut ruby center stone and 20 sparkling single cut diam...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
14K Yellow Gold 4.41ctw Multi Sapphire & Ruby Eternity Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Details: * SKU: DAN-553MS * Stock ID: RRING289999 * Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold * Marks: 14K, Maker's Mark * Total Item Weight: 3.8g * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 4.6mm * Gemstone De...
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elegant 14K Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7 - Statement Jewelry Piece
Located in Holtsville, NY
Indulge in the fiery embrace of passion with our Eternal Bloom Ruby and Diamond Ring from the coveted Blooms of Passion collection. Crafted with exquisite artistry in our Indian atel...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.36ct Sugarloaf Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-176 * Stock ID: RRING277771 * Metal: 14K Yellow Gold * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 2.7mm * Ornament Length: 10mm * Ornament Width: 8.2mm * Total Item Weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring, Size 7 - Vintage Style, Statement Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
This exquisite 14K yellow gold cocktail ring features a stunning 0.83 carat oval modified brilliant ruby at its center, surrounded by 20 sparkling round brilliant diamonds. Crafted w...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 10.89ct Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
This exquisite 14K Yellow Gold cocktail ring is a vibrant display of luxurious gemstones, making it a stunning statement piece for any jewelry collection. The centerpiece of the ring...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 1.87ct Cushion Ruby Cabochon & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-180 * Stock ID: RRING277756 * Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold * Total Item Weight: 3.5 grams * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 4.1mm * Ornament Dimensions: Length...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Luxurious 14K Ruby Eternity Band Ring 2.96ctw Size 7 - Elegant Statement Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Elevate your elegance with the enchanting allure of the Blooms of Passion Ruby Ring from Jeweltique. This exquisite piece from our renowned collection captures the fiery essence of r...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 14K Gold 2.02ct Ruby Cocktail Ring - Size 7 - Fine Gemstone Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of the Blooms of Passion Ruby Elegance Ring by Jeweltique. This exquisite piece, meticulously crafted in 14k Yellow Gold, pays homage to the passion...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 7.01ctw Oval Cabochon Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7
Located in Holtsville, NY
Specifications: * SKU: SXNR-162 * Stock ID: RRING277754 * Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold * Total Item Weight: 6.7 grams * Ring Size: 7 * Band Width: 2.2mm * Ornament Dimensions: Length...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Captivating 14K Gold 1.66ct Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Size 7 - Fine Jewelry
Located in Holtsville, NY
Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of the Blooms of Passion collection with this exquisite Ruby and Diamond Ring by Jeweltique. Meticulously crafted with a keen eye for detail...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Dazzling 14K Gold 2.68ct Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring - Size 7 - Fine Gemstone
Located in Holtsville, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of our "Eternal Passion" Ruby and Diamond Ring, a dazzling masterpiece from Jeweltique's Blooms of Passion Collection. Crafted with precision ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring 3.52ct Size 7 - Vintage Style, Timeless & Elegant
Located in Holtsville, NY
Introducing our exquisite 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, adorned with a captivating 3.52ct Ruby and 0.29ct Diamond ensemble. Crafted to perfection, this vintage-inspired piece exudes...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K 27.18ct Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Cocktail Ring Size 7 Pear Modified Brillia
Located in Holtsville, NY
Make a statement with this stunning 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring, featuring a captivating 27.18 carat Oval Ruby Cabochon, complemented by 0.43 carat Pear Modified Brilliant Emeralds...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, 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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