Sold|$85,000
5.03ct Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum solitaire cluster ring consisting of 1 cushion cut No Heat ruby weighing 5.03 carats, meausring 11.00 x 8.81 x 5.12mm, with GIA certificate #2125670162, the stone is set wit...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$37,500
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Custom 14K Rose gold Setting 1.72ct Round Brilliant Diamonds 2.52ct Pear Shape Ruby GIA Certificate number: 6177451527
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Sold|$165,000
Vivid 6.05ct Unheated Ruby Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum and 18 karat yellow gold 3 stone ring consisting of 1 oval shaped ruby weighing 6.05 carats, measuring 11.63 x 9.70 x 5.81 mm, with GRS certificate #GRS2009-080671T, stating...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
A handmade, custom platinum setting with a gorgeous GIA certified unheated ruby ring. The 2.31 ct. oval ruby is complemented with 2 oval diamonds weighing 0.56 cts total weight and ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Sold|$43,500
Bulgari Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
By Bulgari
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful platinum, ruby and diamond ring by Bulgari, set in the center with a cushion-shaped ruby weighing 4.62 carats, flanked by 6 baguette diamonds weighing approximately 0.75 ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$15,000
Unheated Ruby and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Munich, DE
Natural no heat Ruby and diamond ring, Gübelin cert. Ruby approx. 3.0ct, No indication of heating.
Diamond, Ruby
Sold|$29,900
3.04 Ct Unheated Ruby & Diamond Ring
Located in Mill Valley, CA
Rarely do they find one that is stunning, like this one. Unheated rubies of good color typically sell for 200% to 300% more than heated rubies.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Sugarloaf Cabochon Unheated Natural Ruby 11.51carats Ring
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Platinum solitaire ring consisting of 1 No Heat sugarloaf cabochon ruby weighing 11.51 carats, meausuring 11.67 x 11.61 x 8.43mm with GRS certificate #GRS2009-121285 accented by bead...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Unheated Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
An Art Deco ring featuring an oval faceted AGL certified unheated Burmese ruby of estimated weight 0.94ct set to the top of the raised and rounded platinum mount and flanked to eithe...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2.01 Carat Unheated Oval Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
Burmese Unheated Oval Faceted 2.01 CTR Ruby accented with Marquise Cut Diamonds I’m H color VS clarity. Set in stamped Platinum Mounting (PT900) weighing in 6.6 grams.
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Sold|$18,500
Unheated Burma Ruby, Diamond and Gold Bombe Ring
Located in Atlanta, GA
18 karat yellow gold, ruby and diamond ring, of bombe design set in the center with an oval cabochon ruby weighing a known weight of 6.74 carats, framed by round diamonds weighing ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.00ct Unheated Burmese Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Handcrafted with a stunning 1.00ct unheated Burmese pigeon blood ruby, this GEMCOOK JEWELLERY ring is a true treasure.
Ruby
GIA Certified Unheated 15.57 Carat Ruby and 6.25 CTW Unheated Pink Sapphire Ring
By Mindi Mond
Located in New York, NY
Mindi Mond Exclusive One-of-a-kind, Rare & Truly Spectacular GIA Certified Ruby Ring. Please see all photos. GIA Certified Center Oval Cabochon Natural Ruby @ 14.61 x 13.16 x 8.3...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Sold|$88,000
3-Stone GIA Certified Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This handmade platinum setting showcases a stunning GIA certified, unheated cushion cut ruby that weighs 2.99 carats.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1.86 Carat Unheated Burmese Star Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.86 Carat Unheated Burmese Star Ruby Yellow Gold Engagement Ring: A rare and unique ring, it features a stunning top quality unheated Burmese star ruby weighing 1.86 carat.
Ruby, Star Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified Unheated Mozambique 1.01 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Melbourne, AU
An 18ct white gold ring four claw set to the centre with a GIA certified 1.01ct cushion cut unheated Mozambique ruby above a heart shaped railed gallery with three small diamonds eit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.32 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Blood Red Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Grenoble, FR
Ruby's Size ; 8.37 x 7.63 mm Weight of the ring: 8 grams Diamond weight 2.30 carats, VS-G / H Size of the ring; 17 X 18 mm Size ring is 55 (7.1/2) Certificate and box provides.
Ruby, 18k Gold
2.60 Carat Burma Unheated Ruby Diamond Gold Oval Cluster Ring
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A fine, bright and impressive ruby and diamond oval cluster ring. The central Burma ruby mounted in claws, surrounded by 10 brilliant-cut diamonds of approximately 0.15 of a carat ea...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Natural Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gemmy and luscious bright red unheated Burmese ruby, weighing 1.60 carats, radiates from between a pair of glistening old mine-cut diamonds, together weighing 1.50 carats, in this ...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
GRS Certified 5.24 Carat Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring with Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 5.24-carat Unheated Vivid Red ruby from Mozambique is set along with 2.67 carats of diamonds in this PT ring.
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Certified 4.21 Carat Unheated Tanzanian Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Stunnig ring set with a 4.21 carat unheated Tanzanian cushion cut ruby (Carat Gem Lab Certificate).
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
25.89 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Star Ruby and White Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
25.89 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Star Ruby and White Diamond Ring: An extremely rare ring, it features an exquisite unheated Burmese red star ruby weighing 25.89 carat, wi...
Star Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Unheated Natural Thai Ruby, Diamond, 18 Carat Gold and Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
An unheated natural Thai ruby, diamond, 18 carat yellow gold and platinum cluster ring.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Certified Unheated 1 Carat Burmese Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
By Les Pierres de Julie
Located in Paris, FR
Oval faceted Burmese ruby, certified by GEM Paris. Unheated and untreated (certified) Ruby's weight: 1 carat Dimensions: 0.66 x 0.64 x 0.58 cm (0.24 x 0.23 x 0.20 inches) Set on ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.16 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.16 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon: A rare gemstone, it is a 5.16 carat unheated Burmese ruby cabochon.
Ruby
3.58 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Ruby and White Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3.58 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Ruby and White Diamond Ring: A gorgeous and rare piece of jewel, it features a 3.58 carat GRS certified unheated cushion-cut Burmes...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.53 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby and White Diamond Engagement Ring: A rare ring, it features a 1.53 carat GIA certified unheated cushion-cut Burmese ruby surrounded by...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.19 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.19 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Gold Ring: A beautiful ring, it features a rare GRS certified 2.19 carat unheated Burmese ruby cabochon with ba...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
3.36 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Ruby and White Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3.36 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Ruby and White Diamond Ring: A rare jewel, it features a gorgeous 3.36 carat GIA certified unheated Burmese ruby cabochon in the ce...
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Unheated 1.54 Carat “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring, GIA Certified
Located in Pasadena, CA
Unheated 1.54 Carat “Pigeon’s Blood” Burmese Ruby & Diamond 18K Gold Ring, GIA & GRS Certified.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.79 carat 'Pigeon's Blood' Fine Unheated Burmese Ruby
Located in London, GB
A Pigeons Blood Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring. Centering a 2.79 carat oval Unheated Burmese Ruby, certified by the GRS as 'Pigeons Blood' Red.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.17ct Unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
The GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.17ct Unheated Burmese Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring is a true testament to the exquisite beauty and rarity of Burmese rubies.
4.87 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
4.87 carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Engagement Ring: An extremely rare ring, it features an exquisite GRS Lab certified no heat red Burmese ruby weighing...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.52 Carat Vivid Red Ruby, Mozambique, Unheated, Rectangular Cushion
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sapphire: Vivid Red Ruby Origin: Mozambique Shape: Rectangular Cushion Carat Weight: 2.52 cts Dimensions: 9.16 x 6.64 x 3.77 mm This beautiful Natural Vivid Red Ruby has a natural r...
Ruby
1.12 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Vivid Red Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.12 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Vivid Red Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring: An incredibly rare ring, it features a 1.12 carat GIA certified unheated pigeon's blood red round-cut...
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2 carat 'Pigeons Blood' unheated Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A fine, 2 carat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring. Set in 18K White Gold, the center stone is surrounded by approximately 0.50 carats of pave set diamonds in a halo and split shank sho...
18k Gold
2.11 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Vivid Red Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.11 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Vivid Red Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring: A rare and beautiful ring, it features a 2.11 carat GIA certified unheated pigeon's blood red cushion...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
4.58 Carat Vivid Pigeon Blood Red Ruby GRS Certified Unheated Ring Cushion Cut
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Primary Stone: Ruby (Madagascar) VIVID RED PIGEON BLOOD Shape : Cushion Cut Ruby Weight: 4.58 Carats Measurements Ruby : 10.60mm x 8.44mm x 4.97mm Color: Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Ac...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.05 Carat Vivid Red Ruby, Mozambique, Unheated, Rectangular Cushion Cut
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Sapphire: Vivid Red Ruby Origin: Mozambique Shape: Rectangular Cushion Carat Weight: 2.05 cts Dimensions: 8.21 x 7.03 x 3.38 mm This beautiful Natural Vivid Red Ruby has a natural r...
Ruby
1.36 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.36 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby: A very rare gem, it is a 1.36 carat GIA certified unheated Burmese "Mogok" pigeon's blood red cushion-cut ruby.
Ruby
5.66 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Vivid Red Ruby Cabochon
Located in Hong Kong, HK
5.66 Carat GIA Certified Unheated Burmese "Mogok" Vivid Red Ruby Cabochon: A rare gemstone, it is a 5.66 carat GIA certified unheated Burmese vivid red ruby cabochon.
Ruby
4.13 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby Platinum Ring
By Shreve, Crump & Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
Rare custom made natural unheated Burma ruby 3 stone ring having a total weight of 4.13 carats and 2 Trillion diamonds having a total weight of 1.60 carats set in a platinum mounting.
Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
A Fine Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Platinum Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A Fine 18ct. Gold & Platinum Unheated Burmese Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring, circa 1910, 10 claw-set at the centre with an oval mixed-cut ruby, weighing approximately 2cts, of pinkish ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unheated Ruby Ring .925 Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural unheated untreated Thailand Ruby set in Solid .925 Sterling Silver Ring (Rhodium Plated).
Ruby, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Edwardian GIA 1.24 Ct. Red Unheated Burma Ruby Dinner Ring in Platinum
Located in New York, NY
Gemstone and Diamond Details: Primary Stone: 1.24 ct. Red Unheated Burma Ruby, GIA Certified Accent Stones Type: (16) Old Mine Cushion Accent Color Clarity: H-I / VS-SI Ring Specifi...
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
4.62 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burma Ruby Cabochon and White Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
4.62 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burma Ruby Cabochon and White Diamond Ring: A beautiful and rare jewel, it features a gorgeous GRS certified unheated Burmese ruby cabochon weighin...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
3.06 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Gold Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
3.06 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Ruby Cabochon and Diamond Gold Ring: A beautiful ring, it features a rare GRS certified 3.06 carat unheated Burmese vivid red ruby cabochon...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.08 Carat Vivid Red Ruby GIA Certified Unheated Diamond Ring Cushion Cut
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Primary Stone: Ruby (Mozambique) Shape : Cushion Cut Ruby Weight: 2.08 Carats Measurements Ruby: 8.63mm x 7.48mm x 3.49mm Color: Vivid Red Accent Stones: Genuine Diamond Shape Or Cu...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
2.64 Carat GRS Certified Unheated Burmese Vivid Red Ruby and Orange Diamond Ring: A superb ring, it features a rare GRS certified 2.64 carat unheated Burmese vivid red ruby cabochon...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.53 Carat GIA Certified Pigeon's Blood Red Unheated Cushion-Cut Burmese Ruby
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.53 Carat GIA Certified Pigeon's Blood Red Cushion-Cut Unheated Burmese Ruby: An incredibly rare gemstone, it is a 1.53 carat unheated cushion-cut Burmese ruby.
Ruby
This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.
Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.
Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.
Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.
When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.
Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories on 1stDibs.
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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