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Ruby Tiara

Art Deco ruby diamond platinum tiara ring
Art Deco ruby diamond platinum tiara ring

Art Deco ruby diamond platinum tiara ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This enchanting Art Deco tiara ring is a beautifully romantic 1920’s design, centered by a marquise cut ruby weighing approximately 1.00 carat.

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Unique Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby
Unique Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby

Unique Tiara Convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Diamond Ruby

Located in Geneva, CH

Unique Tiara convertible Brooch Paradise Bird Rose cut Diamond, ruby and emerald.

Category

Early 20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring LARGE
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring LARGE

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Ruby Ring LARGE

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Ruby Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Ruby Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Ruby Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915
Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Pigeon's Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Necklace/Tiara, circa 1915

Located in London, GB

Pigeon's blood Burmese ruby and diamond necklace/tiara. Set to the centre with twenty six oval old cut natural unenhanced Pigeon's blood Burmese rubies in open back claw settings, ra...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Snake Tiara with South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Snake Tiara with South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies

Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Snake Tiara with South Sea Pearl, Diamonds, Rubies

By Wendy Brandes

Located in New York, NY

Two twisting 18K yellow gold and diamond snakes kiss in the center of this darkly romantic serpentine tiara, forming a heart that embraces a large, baroque South Sea pearl.

Category

2010s American Contemporary Models and Miniatures

Materials

White Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18k White Gold 1ctw Ruby & Diamond w/ Pearl Milgrain Work Crown Tiara Pin Brooch
18k White Gold 1ctw Ruby & Diamond w/ Pearl Milgrain Work Crown Tiara Pin Brooch

18k White Gold 1ctw Ruby & Diamond w/ Pearl Milgrain Work Crown Tiara Pin Brooch

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (2) Natural Genuine Ruby - Round Cut - Bezel Set - Deep Red Color - 0.40ctw (approx.) (2) Genuine Cultured Pearls - Round Shape - Stem Set - White Color - 3.1mm each ...

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1990s Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, White Gold

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Brilliant Diamond Ring

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Emerald Ring LARGE
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Emerald Ring LARGE

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Diamond Baguette and Emerald Ring LARGE

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

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2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Rose Cut Diamond Ring
Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Rose Cut Diamond Ring

Enlightenment Celestial Crown Tiara Emerald Baguette and Rose Cut Diamond Ring

By Ri Noor

Located in Houston, TX

Introducing the "Enlightenment Elegance" Fine Jewelry Collection – an exquisite ensemble meticulously crafted from the timeless allure of baguette diamonds and the resplendent radian...

Category

2010s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds
14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds

$969Sale Price / item|44% Off

14 karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds

By Daizy Jewellery

Located in Istanbul, TR

14 k solid gold ring with natural ruby and diamonds. Tiara Ruby Ring. July birthstone ring.

Category

2010s Turkish Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)
Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)

Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)

$450

W 9.25 in D 0.75 in L 12.03 in

Extraordinary Jewels by John Traina (Book)

Located in North Yorkshire, GB

We learn about the legend of the Hope diamond, of the diamond and ruby necklace and tiara made for Princess Grace as a wedding present, of the Duchess of Windsor's preference in jewe...

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Late 20th Century More Jewelry

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Ruby Tiara Ring
Ruby Tiara Ring

Ruby Tiara Ring

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Ruby Tiara Ring

By Jacquie Aiche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

14K Rose Gold Ruby Tiara Ring. 3 Ruby Teardrops Prong Set with Pave Diamonds.

Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band
Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band

Platinum Ruby Tiara Eternity Band

Located in METAIRIE, LA

This Platinum Ruby & Diamond Tiara Band features a total of 16 Baguette cut Rubies totaling 0.75 carats, channel set in 4 sections of 4 Baguettes each - Surface abrasion to Rubies, s...

Category

Vintage 1920s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - 1.9ct Diamonds, 5ct Rubies - Sunglasses-Tiara

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - 1.9ct Diamonds, 5ct Rubies - Sunglasses-Tiara

Located in New York, NY

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - 1.9ct Diamonds, 5ct Rubies - Sunglasses-Tiara The legendary art museum curator and style icon Stacy Engman coined the original term Sunglasses-Tiara to re...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - 4.5 Ct Diamond Sunglasses-Tiara  w 1cts Sapphire;Ruby

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY - 4.5 Ct Diamond Sunglasses-Tiara w 1cts Sapphire;Ruby

By Stacy Engman

Located in New York, NY

STACY ENGMAN ART ROYALTY -- 1 Carat Sapphire; 1 Carat Ruby: 4.5 Carats Diamond Sunglasses-Tiara set in Platinum The legendary art museum curator and style icon Stacy Engman coined t...

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21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring
Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring

Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Tiara Ring. Featuring one pear cut ruby weighing approximately 0.45 carat.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Victorian Amethyst Cameo Pendant
18k Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Victorian Amethyst Cameo Pendant

18k Yellow Gold Hand-Carved Victorian Amethyst Cameo Pendant

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

It is obvious she is an important person as she wears an Emerald and Diamond tiara, earrings of Rubies and Pearls, and a necklace also made of Emeralds.

Materials

Emerald, Amethyst, Natural Pearl, Ruby

Diamond and Ruby Tiara circa 1940s in 18 Karat for Royalty Only 8.15 Carat
Diamond and Ruby Tiara circa 1940s in 18 Karat for Royalty Only 8.15 Carat

Diamond and Ruby Tiara circa 1940s in 18 Karat for Royalty Only 8.15 Carat

Located in Wailea, HI

Diamond and Ruby Tiara Circa 1940's in 18k For Royalty Only 8.15 Carats Once You State To Us Your Royal Lineage This Tiara Can Be Yours One Old European Cut Diamond Weighing .45 Cara...

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Retro Vanity Items

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby Pearl Tiara
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby Pearl Tiara

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Emerald Ruby Pearl Tiara

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1860 Austro-Hungarian gemstone tiara of gold gilt silver filigree set with emeralds and rubies and highlighted with natural pearls, in original leather travel case.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Pearl and Gemstone Tiara
19th Century Austro-Hungarian Pearl and Gemstone Tiara

19th Century Austro-Hungarian Pearl and Gemstone Tiara

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1860 Austro-Hungarian gemstone tiara of gold gilt silver filigree with enamel details set with emeralds and rubies and highlighted with natural pearls.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian More Objets d'Art and Vertu

Materials

Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Silver

Ilias Lalaounis Large 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Ruby Tiara Choker Necklace
Ilias Lalaounis Large 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Ruby Tiara Choker Necklace

Ilias Lalaounis Large 18 Karat Gold Cabochon Ruby Tiara Choker Necklace

By Ilias Lalaounis

Located in Miami, FL

786,482,8100 Designer: Ilias Lalaounis Style: Large Choker (can be worn as a head Tiara) Metal: Yellow Gold Metal Purity: 18k ​​ Stone: 49 Cabochon Rubies Total Item Weight (g...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin
Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin

Art Nouveau Enamel Stick Pin

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful women with flowing hair. Diamond and ruby tiara, Beautiful rosy complextion. Superb condition

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American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Coral Ruby Diamond Gold Pin in the image of Quan Yin
Coral Ruby Diamond Gold Pin in the image of Quan Yin

Coral Ruby Diamond Gold Pin in the image of Quan Yin

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautifully crafted and serene image of Quan Yin, Goddess of Compassion, elegantly made of salmon colored coral, 18K gold, 40 rubies, with a tiara of seven diamonds.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Asian Style Brooch
Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Asian Style Brooch

Art Deco Cabochon Emerald Asian Style Brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

She wears her diamond Art Deco necklace and ruby and diamond tiara proudly while exhibiting a wise and serene demeanor.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Emerald Cut Illusion Diamond Dangle Drop Earring

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Victorian Opal and Diamond Crown Tiara Haircomb Necklace, circa 1880s
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Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Miami, FL

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Located in London, GB

A vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara necklace. An exceptional vintage sapphire and diamond convertible tiara and necklace set, in platinum, circa 1950. This beautifull...

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By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Located in New York, NY

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Located in Brighton, GB

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By Damiani

Located in Geneva, CH

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By Gold Adore

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Located in Rotterdam, NL

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Ruby Tiara For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby tiara for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Yellow Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 8 vintage or 4 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. If you’re looking for a ruby tiara from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. A ruby tiara from Anna Sheffield, Ilias Lalaounis and Wendy Brandes — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also old european cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Most of our ruby tiara for sale are for women, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Ruby Tiara?

On average, a ruby tiara at 1stDibs sells for $17,175, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $583,625 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.

Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.

Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.

Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.

When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.

Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.