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Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Sapphire & Ruby Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Sapphire & Ruby Ring 15ct Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1873 Gorgeous Ring Set with
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold

Ruby and Sapphire Twin Platinum Ring Navette Antique
Located in US
An Antique Art Deco Style natural Ruby and Sapphire Platinum Navette Ring. The ring is accented
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Platinum

Antique Americana Sapphire Ruby Diamond Gold Cluster Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
A lovely plaque ring with red, white and blue stripes of rubies, diamonds and sapphires, set in 18k
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Antique 1880s Cluster Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Victoria Era 14k Gold Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Antique Victorian era 14k yellow and white gold ladies ring, stamped 14k. Set with 19 round shaped
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

Victorian Antique 22 Karat Sapphire Ruby Double Snake Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Stunning antique victorian double snake serpent ring. 2 yellow gold snakes entwined together with
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 22k Gold

Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring, circa 1880s
Located in London, GB
An interesting Victorian ring set with two alternating gemstones, one ruby and one sapphire. They
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Ring Diamond Ruby Sapphire solid 18K Gold ØUS8/ 2.5gr
Located in SE
Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with a row of natural Rubies, Diamonds and a natural Blue
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 4.06 Ct Lab Sapphire & Ruby Yellow Gold Band Ring Size 6
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 4.1 Grams Stone: 4.06 Ct (10x8x4.7 mm) Lab Sapphire & Ruby (7 x 6 mm) Face of Ring: 19.0 x
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Antique 19th Century Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Pearl Ruby Diamond Harem Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Multi Sapphire Pearl Ruby and Diamond Harem Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Go...

Antique Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique russian era ring 1899/1900.c 14k gold ring in art nouveu style with natural ruby and blue
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Antique Art Deco Platinum Diamond, Sapphire, and Ruby Flip Ring - Size 6.25
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Art Deco diamond, ruby, and sapphire flip ring. Item #R0474 Metal: Platinum Weight
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 106-RND57-0,31-4/6 Ruby 26-RND-0,9 Т(4
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fashion Ruby Every Day Pink Sapphire Diamonds White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
Ring White Gold 14 K (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 92-RND57-0,29-4/4A Ruby 4-Oval-1,33 Т(4
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, White Gold

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 30-RND 57-0,15-4/6 Ruby 5-RND-0,94 Т(3
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Italian Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond White Gold Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 100-RND57-0,3-4/6 Ruby 3-Oval-0,63 Т(4
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2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Natural No Heat Burma Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
The Bvlgari ring features an oval-shaped burma ruby no heat measuring 9.85 x 7.00 x 4.28 mm and
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20th Century American Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 14K Yellow Gold Silver Top Old Cut Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Flush Set Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Flush Set Ring. This
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Circa 1900s 8k Gold Top Silver Natural Diamond Sapphire And Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
ruby 0.24 ct. Totally is sapphire 0.24 ct. Acid tested to be 8k real gold. Ring size is US 6 (We offer
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Sapphire Three Stone Ring. This incredible
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Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Platinum Gold Butterfly Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire platinum and gold butterfly ring circa 1960. * Jacob's Diamond
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Vintage 1960s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique 14k Gold GIA Burma No Heat Star Ruby & Sapphire Bypass Cocktail Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
sapphires and adorned with tiny diamonds that compliment the ring very nicely and elegantly. The rubies and
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Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ring natural Ruby Emerald Sapphire solid 18K Gold Ø6US/ 1.9gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with 3 natural stones : Red Ruby, Green
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, 18k Gold

Estate 14 Karat Gold 20.00 Carat GIA Certified Sapphire and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Estate 14K yellow gold 20.00 carat GIA certified sapphire and ruby cluster fashion ring. Showcasing
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20th Century Cluster Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Ring with Three Carats Blue Sapphire and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
sapphire, 3.73 carats, 11.4x8.2 mm, and round ruby. The ring is easy to wear, and the gem catches eye's
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Peacock Ring with Two Carats Blue Sapphire and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
cut blue sapphire, 2,55 carats, 0,35x0,3 inches / 9x7,8 mm, and round ruby. The ring is easy to wear
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21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Victorian Diamond and Sapphire Ruby and Yellow Gold Marquise Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique navette ring is fine quality set with impressive sapphire and rubies displaying fine colour and
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Early 20th Century English Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

1950s Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Ball Retro Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat rose gold, own hallmark. Icon of the 1950's, this ring is set with 5 round rubies
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Sapphire and Ruby Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring centered with 3 large stones Old mine cut diamond H colour white vs clearity
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Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings

Ruby Pink Sapphire Rose Cut Diamond Bee Fly Ring French Antique Insect Bug Gold
Located in New York, NY
This is a rare and wonderful antique French Belle Epoque Bee or Fly Insect Ring set with a very
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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Diamond, 14k Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Sapphire Ruby Butterfly Ring 14 Karat White Gold Insect Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a gorgeous antique Butterfly Ring set with spectacular Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond gems in a
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20th Century Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Baguette Cut Sapphire & Ruby, Round Diamond Swivel Eternity Band
Located in New York, NY
The antique art deco style eternity wedding band showcasing baguette cut half sapphires and half
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Patriotic Victorian Diamond Ruby & Sapphire Lozenge Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Boston, MA
ring. Featuring five natural Burmese rubies weighing a combined 1.30 carats, two sapphires of a
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

Antique Sapphire Ruby and Old Mine Cut Diamond Russian Gold Ring
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique 14k gold ring in naviet style centered with natural sapphire rubies and old mine cut
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Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco 14K White Gold Ruby and Sapphire Eternity Band. This beautiful eternity
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Pearl Harem Ring 5 Stack Rings Victorian
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds, Emeralds, Sapphires, Rubies and Pearls in 14 Karat Gold. The ring is a highly desirable and very
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

French 1970s Ruby White Sapphires 18 Karat White Gold Daisy Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
1970s. Our opinion: A feminine ruby daisy ring that won't fade ! Specialized in antique and creation
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Vintage 1970s French Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

French 1940s Ruby Diamond Sapphire 18 Karat Yellow Gold Patriotic Tank Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
- French work from the 1940s. Our opinion: Well in its troubled times, this antique sapphire ruby diamond
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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

18 K Rose Gold Ruby Diamond Pink Sapphire Tsavorite Butterfly Ring
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
precious gems. The butterfly is covered with 29 pave set Rubies 0.48 ct, 106 pink Sapphires 1.69 ct, 8
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Edwardian Double Sapphire and Ruby Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
blue Sapphire and the other a vibrant Ruby in the centre with a total of 15 Old Cut Diamond surround
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Rose Gold Edwardian Clover Crossover Ruby Diamond Sapphire Seed Pearl Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
’ Clover Ring. Set with Ruby, Diamond & Sapphire & a Natural Seed Pearl Crossover. Height of The Ring
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

0.85ct Rounnd White Diamond Sapphire Ruby Cocktail Ring Precious Stones 18K Gold
Located in Aventura, FL
Sapphire and Rubys with 0.85ct Crafted in 18K Gold over sterling silver, this is a fantastic choice for
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20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

80 Carat "Mattress" Black Onyx Cushion Rubies Emeralds Sapphires 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
mm and weighing 80 Carats, decorated with 12 small round Rubies, Emeralds and Yellow Sapphires set in
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

80 Carat "Mattress" Style Quartz Cushion Rubies Emeralds Sapphires 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and weighing 80 Carats, decorated with 12 small round Rubies, Emeralds and Blue Sapphires set in 14K
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2010s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cocktail ring made of 18 carat gold with diamonds, rubies, smaragd, sapphire
Located in Heemstede, NL
. Its captivating design showcases a round briljant cut diamond, an oval sapphire , smaragd and rubies
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-War Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Alex Jona Ruby Pink Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Burmese ruby weighing 5.33 carats, surrounded by 6.85 carats of cabochon pink sapphires and white
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style Moonstone Blue Sapphires Rubies Diamonds White Gold Cocktail Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
12x14 mm,surrounded by 4 mm round faceted rubies of 4 mm diameter,8 mm oval blue sapphires of 3x4 mm,4
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Vintage 1980s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

150 Carat Natural Quartz Ball Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Round Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and weighing 150 Carats ,decorated with 15 small round Rubies,Emeralds and Blue Sapphires set in 14K
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold

Candame 18 Karat Gold Sapphire Ruby Diamond Modern Design Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a modern design “Toi et moi” engagement ring designed by Spanish jewellery brand “Candame
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Sapphire w Ruby Accents Sterling Silver Filigree Art Deco Style Ring w Mini Box
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
blue sapphire center with .04 carat TW square faceted ruby accents. Comes in adorable miniature antique
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2010s American Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Sterling Silver

1990s Adler “Serail” 18 Karat Gold Ruby Sapphire Emerald Diamond Five Band Ring
By Adler
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is an amazing multi-gem five band ring designed by Adler for “Serail” collection. Circa 1990
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Late 20th Century Swiss Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

107 Carat Black Obsidian Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
and weighing 107 Carats ,decorated with 15 small round Rubies,Emeralds and Yellow Sapphires set in 14K
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

115 Carat Natural Amethyst Ball Ruby Emerald Yellow Sapphire Cabs 14K Gold Ring
By Tutti Frutti Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
diameter and weighing 115 Carats ,decorated with 15 small round Rubies,Emeralds,Blue and Yellow Sapphires
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Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Tudor Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, 15k Gold, Silver

French Art Deco Style Ruby Sapphire Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
center of a radiant calibrated ruby pattern, of a cabochon sapphire in closed setting. The whole is
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Vintage 1980s French Retro Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Alex Jona Amethyst Ruby White Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat Rose Gold Band Ring
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
, cabochon rubies, cabochon amethysts, pink sapphires and 0.12 carats of white diamonds. Size: US 6/ EU 12
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2010s Italian Band Rings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Italian Ruby Diamond White Gold Statement Ring for Her
By Natkina
Located in Montreux, CH
White Gold 14K Ring (Matching Earrings Available) Diamond 54-RND57-0,2-4/6 Ruby 1-Oval-1,57 (4)/3
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2010s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Inspired Platinum Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Antique Inspired Platinum Blue Sapphire and White Diamond Ring Step into a world of timeless
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1990s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Platinum

Art Deco 18 Karat Gold 0.8 Carat Ruby 0.8 Carat Sapphire Diamond Flip Over Ring
Located in Vilnius, LT
: - 14 rubies, round cut, TW 0.80ct, stpR 6/4, VS-SI - 13 sapphires, round cut, TW 0.80ct, B 8/4, VS-SI
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Javanese Gold Ring with Ruby Cabochon Java Indonesian Antique Solitaire
Located in London, GB
A scarce early Javanese gold and ruby ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold

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Ruby Sapphire Ring Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the ruby sapphire ring antique you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 64 vintage editions and 10 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a ruby sapphire ring antique may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic ruby sapphire ring antique over the years, but those made by Natkina, Polya Medvedeva Jewellery and Bulgari are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique cushion cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and cabochon versions for sale. Most of our ruby sapphire ring antique for sale are for women, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Sapphire Ring Antique?

Prices for a ruby sapphire ring antique can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $380 and can go as high as $130,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $2,882.

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.