Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 1.36ct Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring, USA
By Rose and Choc
Located in Wallingford, CT
Ruby diamond halo ring set on 18k gold. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone: Natural Ruby Stone Shape: Oval Stone Origin: Mozambique Stone Color: Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Stone Weight: 1.36...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Ruby and Rose-Cut Diamond Feather Ring.
Located in Firenze, FI
The ruby is elegantly framed by delicate rose-cut diamonds set in an intricate silver openwork, creating an elongated, marquise-inspired silhouette.
Diamond, Ruby, Silver
Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Crossover Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Lugano, TI
1955 hand crafted in Italy, 18 Karat rose gold crossover ring set with 0,22 carats of white diamonds and 0,18 carats of rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique Ruby Diamond Peacock Ring in 14K Rose Gold
By Hand Made
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 1920 Antique-style ruby and diamond Peacock ring is beautifully crafted in warm rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two amethysts and two rubies surrounded by a frame of diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central topaz surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.93 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Topaz, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central tipaz surrounded by little topaz and flowers and leaves of diamonds and rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethyst, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central amethyst with two flowers of rubies for each side and, between of them, diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$4,900 / item
Rose Cut Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Gold Open Ring
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
This ring has been meticulously crafted from 18-karat rose gold.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro synthetic ruby diamond 14k rose gold tank ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
The ring features 7 square and cabochon cut synthetic rubies weighing approximately 0.40 carat total.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$22,400Sale Price|20% Off
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
18K Rose Gold Ring, Set with Diamonds and Ruby Material: 18K Rose Gold Weight: 16.31 grams Gemstones: Ruby: 2 rubies in a rich, intense red hue.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by rubies and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Amethysts, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three central amethysts surrounded by flowers and leaves studded with rubies and diamonds.
Amethyst, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Turquoise, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two central flowers of turquoise paste surrounded by two flowers of rubies and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage Rose Gold 7.86ct Nephrite Jade and Ruby Halo Ring
Located in New York, NY
This vintage rose gold ring showcases a richly hued 7.86ct oval nephrite jade, framed in a vivid halo of approximately 0.60tcw natural rubies.
Jade, Ruby, Rose Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central flower of coral paste surrounded by diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1.01ctw Pink Ruby Eternity Ring 14K Rose Gold Size 6.5
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This beautiful pink ruby ring is crafted in 14K rose gold and features 1.01 carats total weight of vibrant pink rubies.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$792 / item
14 Karat Rose Gold Red Ruby Stackable Ring
Located in Great neck, NY
Available in White, Yellow or Rose Gold. This ring can be sized one size up or down by your jeweler. 14K Gold 0.14cts Ruby 0.09cts Diamonds Natural Round Diamonds Diamond Color &...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby, Ruby and Brown Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.36 carats, Ruby 1.51 carats and Brown Diamond 0.66 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.5 cm Length: 1.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 8.20 grams "We fi...
Brown Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,185 / item
14kt Solid Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Ring
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Ring with Diamonds Set in 14K Gold featuring natural ruby of 0.7 carats and diamonds of 0.34 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bear Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Amazing bear ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with two rubies ans eyes.All the body is studded with fancy diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with three rubies surrounded by diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
18K Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in New York, NY
Ring size: 6.75 Markings: "T864" "750" "18K" Metal: 18k Rose Gold Weight: 8.0 grams Diamonds: 1.29 carats Ruby: 1.29 carats
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.09 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.09 Carat Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond 14 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring A real statement piece - Ruby and Rose Cut Diamond Cocktail Ring in 14 Karat Rose Gold!
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Victorian old cut diamond ruby 9k rose gold cluster ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Crafted in warm 9k rose gold during the early 1900s, the ring embodies the sentimentality and intricate beauty of the Victorian era.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
$2,449Sale Price|0% Off
Ruby Ring Studded in 18k Rose Gold
By GEM PLAZA
Located in New York, NY
Its an elegant ring studded in 18k rose gold with 4 pieces Mozambique natural ruby weight 3.52 carat, this entire ring studded in 18k rose gold weight 6.17 grams, ring size can be ch...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central carved coral surrounded by a frame of diamonds and rubies.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
DADA Arrigoni Italian 18K Rose Gold Ruby Articulated Ring
Located in Plantation, FL
crafted in solid 18K gold and designed in a sculptural, articulated form inspired by organic wave and serpentine motifs. The ring is pavé-set with approximately 2.50 carats total we...
Ruby, Rose Gold
Talay Flow Wave Ruby Ring in 18K Rose Gold
By Kavant & Sharart
Located in Bangkok, 10
Talay Flow Wave Ruby 2.10 carats Ring in 18K Rose Gold Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.5 cm The Skinny Flow Ring is the latest addition to the Flow series.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond Ruby Flower Rose White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1930's rose and white gold diamond and Ruby cocktail flower design ring. design top. 1 round diamond, approx. total weight .20cts, G, SI1 2 round diamonds, approx. total weight .04c...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
18KT White & Rose Gold Burmese Ruby & Diamond Ring – 3.62CTW
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional ring is crafted in a luxurious combination of 18KT white and rose gold and features a vivid oval cut Burmese ruby as its centerpiece.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: round and emerald cut = 1.73cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Oval Ruby: 4.10cttw Ring Size: 7 (please allow two extra shipping days for ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Ruby with Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.0 carats with Ruby 4.63 carats and Diamond 1.29 carats Ring set in 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.8 cm Length: 3.0 cm Ring Size: 55 "Since we first opened doors in 1...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby Blessing Goldfish Ring with Diamonds 24 Diamonds - 0.09 CT 2 Green Garnets - 0.03 CT 137 Rubies - 1.44 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.49 GM This is a vibrant red goldfish ...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 1.30x2.90x2.20cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "142 Fancy Diamonds 2.04 CT 10 Ruby 0.18 CT 18KR 7.36 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Turtle Fancy Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.40x2.50x2.30cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "80 Fancy Diamonds 0.87 CT 2 Ruby 0.02 CT 18KR 5.53 GM (WBTT)"
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Flamingo Collection Ruby Ring in Rose Gold with Ruby Pave by Leon Mege
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
Center stone is round 1.15-carat natural ruby approximately 6.4 mm 12 natural buff-top round rubies, total weight 0.40-carat 22 natural brilliant cut rubies 0.15-carat total Platinum...
Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum
Coral, Rubies, Diamonds, 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Napoli, Campania
Beautiful ring in 14 kt rose and white gold structure mounted with a central coral surrounded by a frame of rubies and diamonds.
Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
Green Peridot Red Rubies Rose Gold Ring Botta Gioielli
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant handmade ring in 9k rose gold crafted in our Milan jewelry workshop, featuring 8 square-cut rubies set in solid gold cubes that encircle an oval cabochon-cut peridot, forming...
Peridot, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Dalben Oval Rose Cut Slice Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing ring with a 1,78 carat bezel-set oval rose cut slice ruby.
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Eostre Aquamarine and Ruby Ring in 18k Rose Gold
Located in Melbourne, AU
A Vivid blue aquamarine and ruby ring in 18k rose gold. It is an oval shape cut aquamarine surrounded by micro ruby pave.
Aquamarine, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Fancy Diamond Fox Ring with Rubies
By Althoff Jewelry
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold Fancy Diamond Fox Ring with Rubies 92 Fancy Diamonds - 0.96 CT 2 Rubies - 0.07 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.26 GM This exquisite 18K gold ring features a captivating fox design th...
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Dalben Trilogy Rose Cut Slice Ruby Yellow Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design One of a Kind 18k yellow gold matte finishing ring with 3 bezel-set rose cut slice ruby total weight 1,4 carat .
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Teddy Bear Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.20x2.00x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "101 Fancy Diamonds 1.79 CT 2 Ruby 0.06 CT 18KR 7.96 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Jewelry Our Jewel...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$14,163Sale Price|20% Off
Fashion Ruby Tourmaline Diamonds Rose Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
Ring Rose Gold 14 K Diamond 39-RND57-0,27-4/4A Ruby 376-6,73 Т(4)/3 Tourmaline 1-5,4 ct Size USA 8.2 Weight 14,94 grams With a heritage of ancient fine Swiss jewelry traditions, N...
Diamond, Ruby, Tourmaline, Rose Gold
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Rose Gold Ruby & Pearl Flower Ring with Diamonds 170 Rubies - 2.43 CT 1 Pearl - 0.27 CT (3.4MM) 39 Green Garnets - 0.36 CT 7 Diamonds - 0.14 CT 18K Rose Gold - 9.20 GM Capt...
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Rose Gold
Lion Brown & White Diamond Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.30x3.00cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "69 Brown Diamonds 0.65 CT 23 White Diamonds 0.14 CT 2 Ruby 0.09 CT 18KR 10.87 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Rabbit Bunny Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.10x2.00x2.90cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "108 Fancy Diamonds 0.86 CT 2 Ruby 0.07 CT 18KR 6.44 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Octopus Fancy Diamond & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 3.20x2.10x2.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "132 Fancy Diamonds 1.56 CT 2 Ruby 0.22 CT 18KR 8.47 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious Diamond & Gemstone Animal & Fantasy ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Retro Opal Ruby Flower Ring Antique Wedding Engagement Cocktail Ring Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
The opal has wonderful blue, yellow and green fire. The red rubies are an exquisite vibrant color. The ring is 10 Karat Rose Gold.
Ruby, Opal, Gold, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Red Ruby Round Cut Rose Gold Ring Botta Jewelry
By Botta gioielli
Located in Milano, IT
Handcrafted ring in 9k rose gold, made in our goldsmith workshop in Milan.
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Magnesite, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central magnesite surrounded by rubies, sapphires and diamonds.
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$4,970 / item
Modern Ruby Diamond Rose Gold 18K Band Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Genève, GE
RING 18K Rose Gold Diamond 0.67 Cts/96 Pcs RUB 2.90 Cts/26 Pcs
Ruby, Rose Gold
Antique 0.73ct Diamond and Ruby 18k Rose Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.73 carat diamond and 0.03 ruby, 18 karat rose gold snake ring; part of our diverse antique snake jewellery collection.
Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold
Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Napoli, Campania
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a flower of sapphires and ruby surrounded by a flower of diamonds and, externally, rubies, emeralds and leaves stud...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Ruby Emerald Cut Band Ring - 14k Yellow, White or Rose Gold Ruby Ring For Ladies
Located in Great neck, NY
Charming and Elusive Design - This stackable ring features a 14k gold band, and a emerald cut shaped gorgeous Ruby approximately 0.65cts, available in white, yellow and rose gold.
Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White 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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