Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond Platinum Carved Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Art Deco Tutti Frutti Diamond, Platinum, Carved Ruby wide band ring 20th century This spectacular Art Deco ring features round cut, baguette and trilliant cut diamonds, a...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Silver, Victorian Ruby and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Trilogy Ring 18ct Gold & Silver Circa 1880 Introducing a stunning 18ct yellow gold Victorian ring that epitomises elegance and sophistication. This exquisi...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Silver
Platinum, Edwardian era Calibrated Ruby & Sapphire Flipover Night and Day Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Sapphire Reversible Ring Platinum Circa 1910s Introducing our exquisite Edwardian era flipover ring, a stunning example of craftsmanship and design from the early 20th ...
Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...
Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold
1952 Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.75US / 3.2 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with emerald cut lab made rosy Red Ruby 11 mm x 9 mm x 4.65 mm deep / circa 4 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 18K and make...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Original Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct White Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Introducing an exquisite original Art Deco Target Ring, a true testament to timeless elegance. This stunning piece ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, Calibré-Cut Ruby Panel, circa 1930´s
Located in OVIEDO, AS
A striking and finely composed Art Deco ring, dating to circa 1930´s, showcasing a richly coloured natural ruby set within an elegant geometric platinum mount. At its centre rests a...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Set in 18K Gold, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, Rubelite & Diamonds Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, modern style, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds, Ruby and Rubellite Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the carved Blue Sapphi...
Rubelite, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold
Art Deco Vintage Platinum Diamond, Ruby Plaque Ring, Old European Diamond
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A striking Art Deco style Vintage platinum plaque ring centred by a captivating Old European Cut diamond weighing approximately 0.57 carats, within an intricate geometric openwork de...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$262Sale Price|50% Off
Sterling Silver 1.95ct Baguette Ruby & Quartz Band Ring, Size 8.25
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A sleek modern band featuring 1.95 carats of baguette‑cut rubies, channel‑set to create a vivid ribbon of saturated pink‑red color. The rubies are framed by sparkling white quartz ac...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1912 Alliance Ring natural 0.32ctw Ruby Pearl solid 18K Gold Ø US 7 / 1.9 gr
Located in SE
Antique Alliance Ring in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with four claw set natural Rubies of old Diamond cut and a half -pearl in the middle. Swedish customs hallmarks, 18K, Year c...
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Ring Ruby solid 18K Yellow Gold Ø 7.5US / 3.1 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Retro Ring for every day with carved shoulders decorated with oval cut and polished lab made rosy Red Ruby 10 mm x 7.5 mm x 4.5 mm deep / circa 3 ct . Swedish hallmarks, 1...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$4,300Sale Price|50% Off
18K White Gold 1.23ct Burma Oval Ruby & 0.88ct Baguette Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking study in symmetry, fire, and refined craftsmanship, this vintage‑inspired 18k white gold ring centers a 1.23‑carat oval ruby from Myanmar, prized for its vivid red saturat...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat Gold Black Onyx and Pink Opal Round Beads Rubies Black Diamonds Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Unique and elegant Art Deco Style ring composed of a flat oval ring in solid 14 Kt yellow gold with 3 round black onyx beads with small faceted rubies set on one side and 3 pink op...
Black Diamond, Onyx, Opal, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Set in 18K Gold, natural, Mozambique Ruby, Black Onyx & Diamonds Engagement Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Art Deco style, Ruby & Black Onyx Engagement Cocktail Ring set in 18K White Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Ruby is 1.13 carats. The Ruby is...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ring with emerald, ruby, sapphire and brilliant cut diamonds 18k gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold ring set with ruby, sapphire, emerald and brilliant-cut diamond total 040ct – F/G – VS/SI – ring size U.S. 6.5 – EU. 17(53) Detailed description: The top of the rin...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
Green Amethyst Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Cocktail Ring in 9K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
An exquisite Art Deco inspired cocktail ring crafted in rich yellow gold, centered with a mesmerizing natural Green Amethyst in an elegant elongated hexagonal cut. Its soft mint gree...
Diamond, Amethyst, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Victorian Ruby & Diamond Marquise/Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Victorian Marquise Ring 18ct Gold Circa 1880 Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this stunning marquise-shaped ring, beautifully crafted in 18ct yellow gold. At its h...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham Worn Date Letter Circa 1900 Lovely gypsy style ring. Set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Mounted ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire & Amethyst Ring 18K Gold & Silver - 18K Gold $ S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Sapphire, Amethyst & Ruby Ring 18K Gold & Silver Center Natural Amethyst — 12 Carats • Origin: Zambia • Oval • Saturated purple luminous, glowing depth Si...
Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire...
Antique Halo Ring Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 4.25 /2.55gr
Located in SE
Old Halo Ring from ca. late 19th early 20th cent. with Red Ruby 5 mm x 4 mm/ ca. 0.45ct and 10 old diamond cut Ø 1.5 mm / 0.015 ct each = Rock Crystal / White Quartz, White Spine...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A spectacular statement ring from Bochic’s “Orient” Traveling Collection, designed with a...
Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic Capri Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18K Gold & Silver, 1998
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Elegant, bold, and effortlessly glamorous, this spectacular Bochic “Capri” Ring captures the spirit of the Italia...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TIFFANY & Co. 18K Gold Ruby Stacking Ring 4 Metal: 18K yellow gold Size: 4 Band Width: 4.5mm Ruby: two emerald cut rubies, carat total weight .30 Hallmark: ©1997 TIFFANY&C...
Ruby, 18k Gold
18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece. The gemstones are arranged in the order of diamond, ...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold
Bochic Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Ruby & Amethyst Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver — Signed Natural Ruby 2.00 Carats Natural Amethyst 13.00 Carats A bold expression of color ...
Ruby, Amethyst, Silver, 18k Gold
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A radiant celebration of color and Italian elegance, this Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby & Multi Sa...
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...
$425Sale Price|24% Off
New 14k Yellow Gold PL 7.0 Ct Oval Cut Ruby Sterling Ring Size 6.5
Located in Eagan, MN
What a beautiful color these stones have. The ring is a size 6.5. They are oval cut rubies and total 7.0 carats. The ring has 20 oval rubies that are 5 x 4 mm. They are all set in...
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
18ct Gold Edwardian Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring Hallmarked Birmingham 1911
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1911 A lovely ring set with alternating, natural rubies & diamonds. Mounted in beautiful yellow gold, a very we...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Vintage Burma ruby and diamond cluster ring, the oval faceted ruby estimated to weigh 1.95 carat, accompanied by CAG report stating to be of Burmese origin with no indication of heat...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Bochic “Orient” Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring Center Stone: Natural Ruby 8.00 carats Accent Stones: Na...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.01 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby weighing 1.01 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with natural round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$250Sale Price|50% Off
Vintage Sterling Silver 2.95ct Ruby & Quartz Bombe Band Ring, Size 6.5
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A bold vintage sterling silver bombe band set with approximately 2.95 carats of squared pinkish‑red rubies arranged in a geometric mosaic across the domed surface. The vivid rubies a...
Quartz, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Silvorra Emerald Ruby Diamond Spinner Eternity Band Ring in 925 Silver for her
Located in New York, NY
This ring features emerald and ruby gemstones totalling 1.94 carats, accented with 0.46 carats of diamonds, all set in 925 sterling silver. Each 2 mm round gemstone is finely arrange...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
$24,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 3.08 Ct Kashmir Unheated Purple Red Ruby 3-Stone Design Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Kashmir unheated Purple Red Ruby weighing 3.08 ct set on the 18K white gold band with...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby and Pearl Ring Hallmarked Birmingham Circa 1870
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Victorian Pearl & Ruby Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1870 Hallmarked Birmingham Crafted in solid 18ct gold, this ring features three pearls spaced evenly across the band, ...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$1,492Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Retro Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Si
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage African Ruby, Emerald & Diamond Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver — Signed A bold expression of color, rarity, and craftsmanship, this exceptional ring from the...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
2.24 Carat Pear Cut Natural Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Engagement Ring Metal: 18 Karat Rose Gold Primary Stones: Natural Pear Cut Ruby Accent Stones: Natural Round Cut Diamon...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$950Sale Price|50% Off
18K Gold 1.50ct Baguette Cut Ruby Band Ring, Size 6.5
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
A striking fusion of modern geometry and timeless elegance, this 18k gold band showcases a seamless row of baguette‑cut rubies totaling approximately 1.5 carats. Each ruby is meticul...
Ruby, 18k Gold
1.90 Carat Zambian Emerald Cocktail Ring Luxury Design Emerald and Ruby Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
Zambian Emerald Ring, Emerald and Ruby Ring, 14K Yellow Gold Statement Ring, Unique Designer Gemstone Ring A captivating expression of color and craftsmanship, this handcrafted 14K ...
Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Platinum, 1960s Cushion Cut Aquamarine & Calibrated Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Aquamarine Cocktail Ring Platinum Tested Circa 1960s Step into a world of elegance with this fabulous vintage cocktail ring from the 1960s. At its heart lies a mesmerisin...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Platinum
14K Solid White Gold Diamond Ring with Ruby
Located in Naples, NY
I ship all my products from the USA! Not my handwork! I'm selling my used CIRARI Ruby and Diamond ring! I bought it about 3 years ago on Gemshoping TV. At that time I wore white go...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Ring with ruby and brilliant cut diamonds up to 0.82ct 18k gold 7.4 grams
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k red gold band ring with a harp motif set with a central ruby of 1.00 ct and a ring of brilliant-cut diamonds up to 0.82 ct - ring size US 7.25 - EU 17.5 (55) Detailed descript...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold, Ruby & Diamond Five Stone Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1918
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1918 Makers Mark J H & S This stunning five stone ring is a true testament to timeless elegance, crafted from luxurious 18c...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Platinum, Art Deco Style Diamond & Ruby Marquise / Navette Shaped Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Art Deco Style Ring Platinum Circa 2000 Introducing a stunning Platinum Art Deco Style Ring, crafted circa 2000, that beautifully embodies the elegance of the Art Deco era. This ...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Daisy Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1920s Step back into the elegance of the 1920s with this stunning 18ct yellow gold Art Deco cocktail ring, an original piece that perfe...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Pink Ruby Heart Ring Gold Plated Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Heart Signet Ring 14k Gold Plated Silver Designer J DAUPHIN Handcrafted in 14k gold plated sterling silver, this structural signet ring features a heart set with multiple natur...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18K 0.99 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 0.99 Ct Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Pigeon Blood Red Ruby weighing 0.99 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band with natural round brilliant...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 9ct Gold Edwardian Ruby Snake Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1870
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Snake Ring 9ct Gold Stamped Hallmarked Chester 1870 Makers Mark T & S- W H Tandy & Sons Lovely, Edwardian single headed snake ring. Coils beautifully around the...
Ruby, Gold, 9k Gold
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period. The Adore ring being one of the romantic gifts typically given in the earl...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Ruby & Diamond Ring Stamped 18ct Gold Circa 1910 Five-stone ring set with three round-cut rubies and two diamonds in alternating sequence. The stones are claw-set in a b...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Natural Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Ring 18K Gold & Silve
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Ruby, Sapphire & Multi Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 18K Gold & Silver A bold expression of color and craftsmanship, this exceptional Bochic “Capri” cockta...
Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver
$472Sale Price / item|50% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round Cabochon Ruby Ring For Men's. Mens Solitaire Ruby Ring. Round Cut Ruby Ring. Metal: 925 silver plus 14k gold plating over Weight: 6 gr depends from size 1 piece (...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 18ct Gold & Platinum, Art Deco Calibrated Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Target Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Circa 1920s Step into the elegance of the Art Deco era with this stunning original target ring, crafted from 18ct yellow gold and ...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 18ct Gold Victorian Ruby & Diamond Band Ring, Hallmarked Birmingham 1890
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Gypsy Ring 18ct Gold Hallmarked Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 Step back in time with this exquisite 18ct yellow gold Victorian gypsy ring, a true embodiment of timeless eleg...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Aquamarine Snake Ring Emerald Ruby Victorian Style J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
J Dauphin Double Snake Head Aquamarine Emerald & Ruby Gold Ring Designer: J Dauphin Materials: 14k Gold-Plated Brass Stone: Aquamarine (Marquise-cut), Emerald (2), Ruby (2) Category...
Aquamarine, Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold, Silver, Gold Plate
Antique Edwardian 15ct Gold Ruby & Diamond Ring, Stamped 15ct, Circa 1910
Located in Brighton, GB
Ruby & Diamond Ring 15ct yellow gold A timeless treasure from the Edwardian era, this antique ring features three vibrant rubies set in a warm 15ct yellow gold band. Flanked by fo...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold
GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and Diamond Toi Et Moi Ring
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.14 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby and 1.02 Carat D, Si-2 Diamond. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning t...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA 18K 1.08 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring
Located in Kaohsiung City, TW
*GIA 18K 1.08 Ct Burma Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood Ruby&Diamonds Engagement Ring* GIA-certified Burma Vivid Red ( Pigeon's Blood ) Ruby weighing 1.08 ct set on the 18K yellow gold band...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Shopping for an accessory featuring a deep red gem that is the color of heat and passion? Find unique estate and vintage ruby rings today on 1stDibs.
Choosing a ruby ring can be a little like choosing a red lipstick. When it comes to these stones, the truest, most vivid reds are fiery, skewing slightly orange. Other shades are deeper, with blue undertones, for a pinker, raspberry color.
Ruby jewelry features 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.
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. (Given the stone's durability and its relationship with romance, a ruby engagement ring is a brilliant choice if your budget permits and your sense of style leans toward the unexpected.)
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.
When shopping for a vintage ruby ring — whether it's a ruby cocktail ring, a ruby solitaire or another accessory — 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 extraordinary antique and vintage ruby rings on 1stDibs.
Ancient Egyptians referred to the vibrant stone as the “gem of the sun.”
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