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Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob
Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob

Antique Diamond Ruby and Enamel Gold Masonic Pendant / Watch Fob

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 0.29Ct diamond, 0.20Ct ruby and enamel, 12k

Category

Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch
Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch

Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold Diamonds and Rubies Covered Ring Watch

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1960 Rare Movado for Tiffany & Company 18k Yellow Gold Surprise Ring Watch, the hinged

Category

Vintage 1960s American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Gold Heavy Bracelet Jaeger LeCoulter Concealed Watch Diamonds Rubies, 1945
18K Gold Heavy Bracelet Jaeger LeCoulter Concealed Watch Diamonds Rubies, 1945

18K Gold Heavy Bracelet Jaeger LeCoulter Concealed Watch Diamonds Rubies, 1945

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv

A fine, highly collectable and heavy 18K bangle with Rubies and Diamonds incorporating a hidden

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

7, 500 Rare French Gold Faberge Lapis Lazuli Ruby Cabochon Egg Clock Watch
7, 500 Rare French Gold Faberge Lapis Lazuli Ruby Cabochon Egg Clock Watch

7, 500 Rare French Gold Faberge Lapis Lazuli Ruby Cabochon Egg Clock Watch

Located in New York, NY

Accent Detailwork and Gorgeous Ruby Cabochons. Taken out of a Private Estate. Approx 3 1/4" H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Cartier Retro Bracelet Watch

Cartier Retro Bracelet Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

An 18kt yellow Gold and Synthetic Ruby Bangle-Watch by Cartier, Paris 18 kt., centering a

Category

Vintage 1940s French Retro Bangles

Materials

18k Gold

1940's Covered Watch Bracelet 14KT Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond
1940's Covered Watch Bracelet 14KT Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond

1940's Covered Watch Bracelet 14KT Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond

Located in New York, NY

, and the domed watch cover decoration as ruby flowers with diamond centers and sapphire accents, opens

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Retro Cartier Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch
Retro Cartier Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch

Retro Cartier Gold Diamond and Ruby Ladies Dress Watch

By Cartier

Located in New York, NY

. The watch is adorned with four calibre cut rubies as well as marquise and round cut diamonds weighing

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rolex "DateJust" Ladies' 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Rubies
Rolex "DateJust" Ladies' 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Rubies

Rolex "DateJust" Ladies' 18k Yellow Gold Diamond & Rubies

By Rolex

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This beautiful yellow gold ladies’ Rolex Date Just watch has an automatic movement, serial

Category

Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Art Deco Tutti Frutti  Diamond Pendant Watch by Lacloche Freres
Art Deco Tutti Frutti  Diamond Pendant Watch by Lacloche Freres

Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Pendant Watch by Lacloche Freres

Located in London, GB

A fine LaCloche diamond and gemset pendent watch, the rectangular watch back set with brilliant-cut

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum

Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip
Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip

Baume and Mercier White and Rose Gold Car Watch and Money Clip

By Baume & Mercier

Located in New York, NY

A rare retro Baume & Mercier combination watch and money clip in the form of a car in white and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamonds Rubies Watch 69178. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Audemars Piguet Lady's Myriade White Gold, Diamond, Ruby Watch
Audemars Piguet Lady's Myriade White Gold, Diamond, Ruby Watch

Audemars Piguet Lady's Myriade White Gold, Diamond, Ruby Watch

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

with Original Factory Diamonds and Rubies Bezel Function: Fixed Strap Material: Fuchsia Fabric Strap

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Lucien Piccard Gold Lapel Watch With Semi-Precious Stones
Lucien Piccard Gold Lapel Watch With Semi-Precious Stones

Lucien Piccard Gold Lapel Watch With Semi-Precious Stones

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Garnet, Peridot, Emerald, Turquiose, Onyx, Jade, Ruby. Watch by Lucien Picard. Signed and numbered.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Moonstone, Garnet, Peridot, Jade, Onyx, Emerald, Turquoise, Ruby, 14k Gold

Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901
Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901

Waltham Ruby 14 Karat Yellow Gold Open Face Antique Pocket Watch 15J 1901

By American Waltham Watch Co.

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Beautiful Antique Waltham Pocket Watch w/ White Dial Including Black Hands 14K Yellow Gold Case

Category

Early 20th Century American Pocket Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch
Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch

Retro, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet with Hidden Watch

Located in New York, NY

An 18kt yellow gold double wire bracelet with a concealed watch that is hidden by a decorative ruby

Category

Vintage 1940s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boucheron Diamond and Ruby Encrusted Ribbon Watch
Boucheron Diamond and Ruby Encrusted Ribbon Watch

Boucheron Diamond and Ruby Encrusted Ribbon Watch

By Boucheron

Located in New York, NY

An 18K yellow gold signed Boucheron mechanical ladies' wristwatch set with 12 rubies and 12

Category

Vintage 1960s French Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond and Gold Watch or Bracelet
Retro Ruby Diamond and Gold Watch or Bracelet

Retro Ruby Diamond and Gold Watch or Bracelet

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Impressive lady's 1940s's watch. This beautifully sleek paddlock watch is created in 14KT yellow

Category

Mid-20th Century American Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Movado Lady's Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Retro Bracelet Watch
Movado Lady's Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Retro Bracelet Watch

Movado Lady's Platinum, Ruby and Diamond Retro Bracelet Watch

By Movado

Located in San Francisco, CA

Just about the coolest Retro bracelet watch we've ever seen. This modern streamlined beauty is

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco, Ruby & Diamond Watch, 2.75 cts, 'G-VS'
Art Deco, Ruby & Diamond Watch, 2.75 cts, 'G-VS'

Art Deco, Ruby & Diamond Watch, 2.75 cts, 'G-VS'

Located in New York, NY

A platinum watch containing 80 round diamonds, 8 French Cut diamonds weighing, appox. 2.75 cts, and

Category

Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

PATEK PHILIPPE --- Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 3964
PATEK PHILIPPE --- Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 3964

PATEK PHILIPPE --- Ruby & Diamond Yellow Gold Watch Ref. 3964

By Patek Philippe

Located in Los Angeles, CA

: Yellow Gold w/ Rubies & Diamonds DIAL COLOR: Champagne w/ Pave Diamond "Hand Detailed" Center Dial

Category

Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

LUCIEN PICCARD Lady's Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch
LUCIEN PICCARD Lady's Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch

LUCIEN PICCARD Lady's Rose Gold, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch

By Lucien Piccard

Located in Wynnewood, PA

This exceptional ruby and diamond watch is from the retro period (1940s). The maker is Lucian

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby
Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby

Agassiz Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Heart-Shaped Ruby

Located in New York, NY

Very beautiful Agassiz lady's 14k yellow gold hunting case pocket watch with a heart-shaped ruby

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Victorian Pocket Watches

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

CHOPARD Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Happy Diamonds Bangle Watch
CHOPARD Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Happy Diamonds Bangle Watch

CHOPARD Yellow Gold, Diamond, Ruby Happy Diamonds Bangle Watch

By Chopard

Located in Los Angeles, CA

floating rubies, and four floating diamonds Movement: Quartz Functions: Hours, Minutes Crystal Material

Category

1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Watch Ref. 3994
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Watch Ref. 3994

Patek Philippe Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Watch Ref. 3994

By Patek Philippe

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

An 18k Yellow Gold Patek Philippe Watch with Original Diamonds and Rubies. Ref. 3994/033. 27mm Case

Category

1990s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

BULGARI Peacock Enamel Ruby Serpent Bracelet Watch

BULGARI Peacock Enamel Ruby Serpent Bracelet Watch

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari 18k Gold, Enamel and Ruby Bracelet Watch, designed as a snake with alternating blue and

Category

Italian Wrist Watches

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century
Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century

Rose Gold Diamonds Rubies Garnet Pocket Watch circa 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

18 Kt rose gold (quality mark: horse head) antique pocket watch set with a beautiful mix of rose

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18k Gold Movado Watch with Rubies and Sapphires

18k Gold Movado Watch with Rubies and Sapphires

By Movado

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful 18k gold Movado watch with French hallmarks embelished with rubies and Sapphires on a

Category

French Wrist Watches

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch
Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch

Swiss 18k Repeater Chronograph Diamond Ruby HorseRacing / Bet Motif Pocket Watch

By Angelus

Located in New york, NY

designed their famous diver watches case designs with angelus watch calibers as a result. These became

Category

Antique 1890s Swiss Belle Époque Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

PAUL DITISHEIM Citrine, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch

PAUL DITISHEIM Citrine, Ruby and Diamond Retro Watch

Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL

This is an antique PAUL DITISHEIM Retro Watch crafted in 14K Yellow Gold and adorned with Citrine

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Citrine, 14k Gold

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Ruby Diamond IWC 14 Carat Diamond Watch
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Ruby Diamond IWC 14 Carat Diamond Watch

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Platinum Ruby Diamond IWC 14 Carat Diamond Watch

By IWC

Located in New york, NY

Platinum, French Cut Ruby & Old European Diamond set bracelet watch by the elite swiss timepiece firm, IWC

Category

Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Wrist Watches

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 116710 Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Stainless Steel Watch
Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 116710 Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex GMT Master II Ref. 116710 Sapphire, Ruby & Diamond Stainless Steel Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

: 40 mm Case Material: Stainless Steel Bezel: Custom Gemstones: Sapphires, Diamonds, Rubies Dial

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Stainless Steel, Steel

Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch
Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch

Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch

Located in New York City, NY

This is a Griffe de Tigre – Gold , Diamond and Ruby Pendant Watch Probably Paris. Made circa 1910

Category

French Pocket Watches

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198
Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198. Officially certified chronometer self

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198
Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 69198. Officially certified chronometer

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Bulova Women's Art Deco 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch
Bulova Women's Art Deco 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch

Bulova Women's Art Deco 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch

By Bulova

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Bulova Women's Art Deco 14k Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Dress Watch Case #460050 Movement #5AB 14k

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Rolex Day-Date Ref.118205 Rose Gold with Dial and Ruby Dial Watch
Rolex Day-Date Ref.118205 Rose Gold with Dial and Ruby Dial Watch

Rolex Day-Date Ref.118205 Rose Gold with Dial and Ruby Dial Watch

By Rolex

Located in Miami, FL

-Winding Stone: Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds ​​​​​​​ Ruby Case Shape: Round Case

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch
1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

1800s Golay Fils Stahl 18kt Pearl Diamond Ruby Emerald Bird Lapel Pendant Watch

Located in New york, NY

A Very Rare Signed Golay Fils & Stahl, Geneve, 18kt Yellow Gold, Pearl Set, Rose Cut Diamond, Ruby

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Art Nouveau Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Cocktail Platinum Cream dial 10mm Manual watch. with ruby
Vintage Cocktail Platinum Cream dial 10mm Manual watch. with ruby

Vintage Cocktail Platinum Cream dial 10mm Manual watch. with ruby

Located in Surfside, FL

Vintage platinum and diamond cocktail watch with ruby accents and diamond case and bracelet Manual

Category

Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 79068
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 79068

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 79068

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Ladies Watch 79068. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Steel

Chopard Women's "La Vie En Rose" Mother of Pearl, Pink Diamond & Ruby 18K Watch
Chopard Women's "La Vie En Rose" Mother of Pearl, Pink Diamond & Ruby 18K Watch

Chopard Women's "La Vie En Rose" Mother of Pearl, Pink Diamond & Ruby 18K Watch

By Chopard

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Lovely feminine Chopard watch set with stunning pink and white diamonds in 18 karat rose and white

Category

Early 2000s Wrist Watches

Materials

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

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Diamond Rubies Ladies Watch 66344BA
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Diamond Rubies Ladies Watch 66344BA

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Diamond Rubies Ladies Watch 66344BA

By Audemars Piguet

Located in Atlanta, GA

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Yellow Gold Diamond Rubies Ladies Watch 66344BA. Quartz movement. 18K

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Ruby Ladies Watch 179178 Box Card
Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Ruby Ladies Watch 179178 Box Card

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Ruby Ladies Watch 179178 Box Card

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex President Datejust Yellow Gold Ruby Ladies Watch 179178 Box Card. Officially certified

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Rolex Yachtmaster 29 Yellow Gold MOP Ruby Dial Ladies Watch 169628
Rolex Yachtmaster 29 Yellow Gold MOP Ruby Dial Ladies Watch 169628

Rolex Yachtmaster 29 Yellow Gold MOP Ruby Dial Ladies Watch 169628

By Rolex

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rolex Yachtmaster 29 Yellow Gold MOP Ruby Dial Ladies Watch 169628. Officially certified

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Women's Vintage Mauboussin, Lady M Maxi Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Watch
Women's Vintage Mauboussin, Lady M Maxi Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Watch

Women's Vintage Mauboussin, Lady M Maxi Diamond, Ruby, 18 Karat Gold Watch

By Mauboussin

Located in Daytona Beach, FL

Women's Lady M Maxi Mauboussin, Diamond, Ruby, Mother of Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Watch   Brand

Category

1990s French Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

ROGER DUBUIS Too Much Rose Gold Watch Pave Diamond Dial Ruby Lip
ROGER DUBUIS Too Much Rose Gold Watch Pave Diamond Dial Ruby Lip

ROGER DUBUIS Too Much Rose Gold Watch Pave Diamond Dial Ruby Lip

By Roger Dubuis

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MATERIAL: Rose Gold Set With Diamonds DIAL COLOR: Pave Diamonds and Rubies MOVEMENT: Quartz

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Rubys Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the rubys watch you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, 18k gold and yellow gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a rubys watch from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic rubys watch over the years, but those made by Rolex, Vaibhav Dhadda and Cartier are often thought to be among the most beautiful. A rubys watch of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring ruby, from our inventory of 781, is particularly popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a rubys watch for sale for women should be easy, but there are 451 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Rubys Watch?

The price for a rubys watch starts at $175 and tops out at $894,999 with these watches, on average, selling for $6,015.

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