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Synthetic Ruby Ring 18k

18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g

18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 5.4g

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Ladies' 18k white gold ring with ruby and diamonds. Stamped 18k, 75,0 and weighs 5.1 grams. The ruby is a flux-grown ruby that can take up to several months to grow, vs. 2 hours for ...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Style Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Victorian Style Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold

Victorian Style Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A refined vintage ring designed in a Victorian revival style as an elongated navette set with vibrant synthetic rubies and sparkling old European cut diamonds, mounted in silver topp...

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Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 11.3g
18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 11.3g

18K White Gold Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Ring 11.3g

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

An incredible 18k white gold ladies' ring weighing 11.3 grams. It has a large, deep red, lab-created cabochon ruby. The lab-created ruby is surrounded by 1 carat of small round diamo...

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a fabulous ruby and diamond cluster ring. At the centre of the face we find a round faceted bright pinky red synthetic ruby. This principal stone is then circulated by t...

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Repousse Work Band Ring
Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Repousse Work Band Ring

Antique Victorian 18k Yellow Gold Synthetic Ruby Repousse Work Band Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

–Stone(s)– (3) Synthetic Ruby - Step Cut - Pave Set - Magenta/ Red Color - 2.4mm (approx.)

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20th Century Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945
French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945

French Retro Tank Ring Diamonds Synthetic Rubies 18K Gold Platinum circa 1945

Located in PARIS, FR

Roll tank ruby ring in 18 karat gold. 1940s ring, edged with a line of 5 8/8-cut diamonds in a platinum setting, surmounting a succession of scrolls; in contrast, a vertical line of ...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

This is an 18ct yellow gold synthetic ruby and diamond ring from the Edwardian era. The vibrant rich red of the rubies is highly complimented by the contrasting bright white sparkle ...

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Antique Early 1900s Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

1990s 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring
1990s 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring

1990s 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Step into the vibrant glamour of the 1990s with this exquisite 18k Gold Plated Red Synthetic Ruby & Crystal Cocktail Ring.

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Gold Plate

1990s 18k Gold Plated Crystal Cluster Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring
1990s 18k Gold Plated Crystal Cluster Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring

1990s 18k Gold Plated Crystal Cluster Synthetic Ruby Cocktail Ring

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Adorned with a vibrant red synthetic ruby, the ring is beautifully accentuated by a cluster of shimmering crystals that catch the light with every movement.

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Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's
French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring, 18K Gold, Circa 1920's

Located in Chatham, CA

French Art Deco Synthetic Ruby and Diamond halo ring - featuring a milgrain set Emerald cut lab grown Ruby (approx. 3.79 carats - 12 x 9 x 4 mm.) - surrounded by 18 round prong set o...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Vintage Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Vintage Synthetic Ruby and Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine vintage gold ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold. The ring displays a feature oval mixed cut synthetic ruby*, collet set in subtle relief to the centre of the de...

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Vintage 1950s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Two Stone Synthetic Ruby Ring
Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Two Stone Synthetic Ruby Ring

Circa 1930s 18K White Gold Art Deco Two Stone Synthetic Ruby Ring

Located in Hicksville, NY

Year: 1930s Item Details: Ring Size: 8 (Sizable) Metal Type: 18k white gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 2.7 grams Ruby Details: Synthetic, Intense Pink-Red, 2 carat total weight...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Edwardian Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a lovely 18ct yellow gold Edwardian ruby three stone ring. The ring is exceptionally crafted and the three synthetic rubies have a rich vibrant red hue. The ring is fini...

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21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Retro Citrine Synthetic Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring
Retro Citrine Synthetic Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Retro Citrine Synthetic Ruby Diamond Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Perfect example of a 1940s cocktail ring. It even has the synthetic rubies that were widely used during the Retro Era.

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Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Victorian Synthetic Ruby and 0.62 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The flared paired-leaf design ring shoulders are each ornamented with an 18k yellow gold collet set round cut synthetic ruby and embellished with eleven pave set Dutch cut diamonds.

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Antique 1890s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910
Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910

Synthetic Ruby and 0.78 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring Circa 1910

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This fine and impressive antique synthetic ruby ring has been crafted in 18k yellow gold with a platinum setting.

Category

Vintage 1910s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring
1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring

1940s Synthetic Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Asymmetrical Tank Ring

Located in Poitiers, FR

Ring in 18 karat rose gold. This asymmetrical tank ring features a scrolled design and is set at the top with a line of rail-set calibrated synthetic rubies. The other end of the pla...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Signet Rings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Synthetic Ruby Colour Engagement Ring
Natural Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Synthetic Ruby Colour Engagement Ring

Natural Diamond Ring 18 Karat White Gold Synthetic Ruby Colour Engagement Ring

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The addition of Synthetic Red Color Rubies and Diamonds 18kt White Gold Ring enhances its allure and symbolism, making it an even more enchanting choice for both engagement and anniv...

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2010s Belgian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring
A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring

A Continental Pearl, Diamond And Synthetic Ruby Navette Ring

Located in London, GB

A Continental Turn-of-the-last-century pearl, diamond and ruby navette ring, to the centre a round pearl of cream colour, vertically-set between four old-cut diamonds, all surrounded...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring

Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

Condition: The overall condition of the ring is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting and the synthetic ruby and diamonds are secure...

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Antique 1880s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring
Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring

Victorian 18k Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

Condition: The overall condition of the ring is excellent. Besides normal surface wear, there is no apparent damage to the gold setting and the synthetic ruby and diamonds are secure...

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Antique 1880s North American Victorian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold
Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring, 18K Yellow gold, Statement Ring, Estate jewelry, unique jewelry, birthstone jewelry, unique ring, Hand Made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold
Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring, 18K Yellow gold, Statement Ring, Estate jewelry, unique jewelry, birthstone jewelry, unique ring, Hand Made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold
Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Toi Et Moi Cocktail Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire, 18K Yellow gold

Located in Ramat Gan, IL

Toi Et Moi Engagement Ring - Synthetic Ruby & Sapphire Toi Et Moi Ring, 18K Yellow gold, Statement Ring, Estate jewelry, unique jewelry, birthstone jewelry, unique ring, Hand Made ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Tank Ring in 18 Carat Gold and Platinium Set with Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies
Tank Ring in 18 Carat Gold and Platinium Set with Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies

Tank Ring in 18 Carat Gold and Platinium Set with Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies

Located in VERSAILLES, FR

Bague en or 18 carat et platine ornée au centre d’un diamant de taille ancienne pesant 0.10 carat environ épaulé de 2 lignes de rubis synthétiques et de 2 lignes serties chacune de 3...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Ring with Synthetic Ruby No. 208 (Size 5.5 )
Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Ring with Synthetic Ruby No. 208 (Size 5.5 )

Georg Jensen 18 Karat Gold Ring with Synthetic Ruby No. 208 (Size 5.5 )

By Georg Jensen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Georg Jensen 18k Gold Ring With Synthetic Ruby No. 208 Delicate Art Nouveau design by Georg Jensen himself.

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Other, 18k Gold

French retro 18k rose gold diamond synthetic ruby tank ring
French retro 18k rose gold diamond synthetic ruby tank ring

French retro 18k rose gold diamond synthetic ruby tank ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This Retro 18k rose gold ring combines old European-cut diamonds with vibrant French-cut synthetic rubies, showcasing a bold yet elegant design from the 1940s.

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Retro 27.00 carat aquamarine synthetic ruby 18k rose gold cocktail ring
Retro 27.00 carat aquamarine synthetic ruby 18k rose gold cocktail ring

Retro 27.00 carat aquamarine synthetic ruby 18k rose gold cocktail ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This striking Retro aquamarine and synthetic ruby cocktail ring from the 1940’s is a bold and glamorous jewel with incredible presence on the hand.

Category

20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Retro Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Retro Diamond and Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring. Featuring one old European cut diamond weighing approximately 0.30 carat, graded H color, VS2 clarity.

Category

Vintage 1940s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Retro French Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring
Retro French Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Retro French Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Retro French Diamond and Synthetic Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Tank Ring. Featuring six old European and one single cut diamond with a total weight of approximately 0.35 carat, graded I...

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Vintage 1940s Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Antique Synthetic Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Antique Synthetic Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Antique Synthetic Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

One Antique Synthetic Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow GoldRing. Featuring one round brilliant cut synthetic ruby weighing approximately 0.35 carat. Accented by four calibré cut syntheti...

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold French Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold French Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Antique Edwardian 18 Karat Gold French Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring

Located in Great Neck, NY

A beautiful raspberry red color! #R0278 Metal: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Top Weight: 3.3 Grams Center Stone: Synthetic ruby measures approximately 10 x 8.6 mm Ring Size: 6 3/4 ...

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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Dragon Head Synthetic Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring
Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Dragon Head Synthetic Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring

Vintage 18KT Yellow Gold Dragon Head Synthetic Ruby and Natural Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This striking vintage dragon head ring is crafted in 18KT yellow gold, weighing 32.05 grams. The dragon's fierce and intricate design features round-cut diamond eyes totaling 0.38 ca...

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Vintage 1970s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique French 1930s Opal Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring
Antique French 1930s Opal Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring

Antique French 1930s Opal Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Twist Ring

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The 18k white gold twist design displays a feature 0.75Ct cabochon cut opal and a oval mixed cut synthetic* ruby, individually claw set to the lower and upper borders of the design.

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Vintage 1930s French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Old Cut Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies Tank Yellow Gold Platinum Ring
Retro Old Cut Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies Tank Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Retro Old Cut Diamonds and Synthetic Rubies Tank Yellow Gold Platinum Ring

Located in London, GB

This ring comes directly from the Retro period. It is fully made in 18kt gold and platinum. It is an old cut diamonds weighing around 0.50ct and is also adorned with 18 old cut diamo...

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Vintage 1940s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Vintage tank ring with diamond, synthetic ruby and pearl
Vintage tank ring with diamond, synthetic ruby and pearl

Vintage tank ring with diamond, synthetic ruby and pearl

Located in PARIS, FR

Stones: 0.10 carat diamond, pearl and synthetic ruby. Material: 18k yellow gold Dimensions: 2 cm x 1.80 cm finger length. Period: 1940 Weight: 6.1g Size: 53.5 (free sizing) Certifica...

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Vintage 1940s Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Cabochon Crown Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat
Edwardian Cabochon Crown Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat

Edwardian Cabochon Crown Synthetic Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring in 18 Carat

Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

A classic Edwardian cluster ring, handmade with quality craftsmanship. It has been modelled in 18ct Yellow Gold and Silver with markings on the inner band (faded). The design feature...

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Synthetic Ruby Ring 18k For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact synthetic ruby ring 18k you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 15 vintage editions and 1 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a synthetic ruby ring 18k 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. Creating a synthetic ruby ring 18k has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Amwaj Jewellery and Georg Jensen are consistently popular. A synthetic ruby ring 18k of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 6, is particularly popular. See these pages for an old mine cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a synthetic ruby ring 18k, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Synthetic Ruby Ring 18k?

Prices for a synthetic ruby ring 18k can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $165 and can go as high as $2,800, while this accessory, on average, fetches $1,612.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.

Questions About Synthetic Ruby Ring 18k
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The mark 18K on a ring stands for 18-karat gold. 18-karat signifies that the ring is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals, such as copper, zinc or nickel. The additional metals strengthen the ring, making it more durable. Shop a range of expertly vetted 18-karat jewelry on 1stDibs.