6.60 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14k Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $4,500.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.30 Carats Ruby Measures: 11x 9mm (Lead Glass Fil...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
4.50 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 3.00 Carats (Treated: Lead Glass Filling) Ruby Measures: Approx. 9.0...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Diamond Ruby Animal Lion Ring 14K Gold Cocktail Vintage This spectacular huge vintage ring is finely crafted in solid 14K Yellow gold (carefully tested and guaranteed), and made in ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.88 carat with Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.7 cm Length: 0.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 4.72 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GRS Certified Van Cleef and Arpels 8.85 Carat No Heat Oval Ruby 18K Gold Ring
Located in Miami, FL
From the famed house of Van Cleef and Arpels, this ring centers an 8.85 carat oval-cut unheated Ruby and is flanked by an additional 2.00 carats of marquis-cut diamonds. The ruby is ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Yellow Gold 35.7ct Ruby Cabochon & 2.2ct Diamond Ring Size 10 20.9g
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Beautiful Ruby and Diamond Ring Set in 18k Yellow Gold Features Appx a 35.7ct Centered Ruby measuring 23.26 x 17.22 x 8.26 mm Accented by Appx 2.2ct Diamonds Ring Size: 10 (sizeable)...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabernet Tourmaline, Ruby, Pink and Green Tourmaline Cocktail Ring in 14k Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful colorful gemstone cocktail ring is so chic, fun, and eye-catching! A gorgeous wine-colored tourmaline weighing 7.57 carats sits center stage, accented with over 2 cara...
Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Ring With Diamonds 1.2 Carats 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Ruby: 1.18 Carats (Treatment: Filling) Diamond: 0.02 Carats Metal: 14K Yellow Gold Ring Size: 7 US ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.04 carats with Diamond 0.36 carat Ring set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 0.6 cm Ring Size: 50 Total Weight: 4.41 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Length: 0....
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
$52,000Sale Price|20% Off
GRS Certified 3.11 Carat Unheated Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Three Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional three stone ring centered by a 3.11 carat natural ruby from Mozambique, accompanied by a GRS GemResearch Swisslab report confirming its natural origin and stating no i...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
1970s Etruscan Revival 14K Gold Ruby Granulation Wide Band Ring
Located in Miami, FL
A substantial vintage 14K yellow gold and ruby wide band ring, circa 1970, designed in the Etruscan Revival tradition. The broad gold band is richly worked with intricate twisted-wir...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Tiffany & Co. Vivid Vivid Red Ruby Heart Cut 18k Yellow Gold Band Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold ring set with a stunning vivid red heart cut ruby. Superb colour, clarity...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.24 carats with Diamond 0.32 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.8 cm Length: 0.9 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.85 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Emerald Snake Ring Silver Ruby Serpent Open Adjustable Pinky Ring
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Emerald Snake Ring Silver Ruby Serpent Open Adjustable Pinky Ring Designer: J DAUPHIN Description: The Emerald Snake Ring is a single serpent in solid .925 sterling silver coiling ...
Emerald, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Tiffany 1.54ct Classic Burma no-heat Ruby Platinum Diamond Ring, AGL
Located in New York, NY
This Tiffany & Co. ruby diamond ring centers a 1.54 carat unheated Burmese ruby of vivid pigeon blue hue, flanked by old European-cut diamonds. The platinum mount, delicately mil...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.71 carats, Ruby 0.76 carat and Diamond 0.24 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 0.8 cm Ring Size: 52 Total Weight: 7.22 grams Ruby Width: 0.6 cm Le...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond 8 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This 8ct gold band has a ruby, emerald and sapphire set within it with diamonds in between. The three coloured stones measure 5pts each and the diamonds measure 3pts each. Ring Siz...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
5.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
5.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: Approx. $5,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.50 Carats Ruby Treatmen...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
German Kabirski Lythara Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby & Yellow Sapphire
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lythara is designed for people who want real, raw gemstones touching the skin. The ring is shaped as a mosaic band, where each piece of raw Ruby and raw Yellow Sapphire is individual...
Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling ...
6.50 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: 6.25 Carats Ruby Measures: 11x 9mm (Lead Glass Filled) Natural Round Diamonds Weight: .2...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Star Set Multi Gem and Diamond Wide Band, by Cartier, France
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Of wide design set with star set circular shaped sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds, mounted in 18K gold, weighing approximately: 16 grams. Signed Cartier, France, numbered, a...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire
6.70 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Diamond Horseshoe Ring Sz 9 14k Gold Gemstone Band Good Luck Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage diamond, sapphire & ruby horseshoe ring (circa 1970s) crafted in 14 karat yellow gold. Diamonds total an estimated 0.60 carats (estima...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Y...
Dalben 1.55 Carat Hart Shape Slice Cut Ruby Gold Ring
By Laura Dalben
Located in Como, IT
Dalben design 1,55 carat hart shape slice cut ruby ring mounted in 18 kt white gold , 4 flower shape milligrana bezel set with round shape rose cut diamonds on the two sides total ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
6.15 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.15 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.15 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.70 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.70 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value $6,900.00 Total Natural Red Ruby Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Bulgari 5.95ct Burma No Heat Ruby Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Bulgari 5.95 ct Burma no heat ruby 2.50 ctw baguette and round brilliant cuts AGL certified Certificate #1150208 Center stone: 1 ruby Accent/side stones: 72 round brilliant cut dia...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Old European cut Diamond and ruby tank ring circa 1940, gold 18Kt
Located in Uccle, BE
A distinctive 1940s Tank ring, set with a central Old European Cut diamond of approximately 0.20 carats (estimated colour J/K, clarity SI), accented by twenty-eight rose-cut diamonds...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
7.45 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
7.45 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Emerald Cut Center Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Center Ruby Measures: Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.30 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.90 Carats Natural Oval Red Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Ruby trea...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Platinum OEC Diamond Ruby Engagement/Cocktail Ring
Located in Warren, NJ
Material: Platinum Natural Old European Cut Diamond 1.40 cttw - center stone 0.82ct Ruby Ring size: 6.75 Weight: 5.1 grams R-77 Gorgeous antique ring crafted in platinum and adorned...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
$11,952Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco 2.47 Carat Old European Cut Diamond Onyx Ruby Gold Ring
By EstatebyJR
Located in New York, NY
This cocktail ring, an Art Deco design, centers on a 2.47-carat diamond in an old European cut, an early brilliant style with a warm, hand-cut character. It is set with diamond, onyx...
Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby Star Ring Wrap Cocktail Ring Celestial
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ruby Star Ring Wrap Cocktail Ring Celestial Coiled serpent ring in sterling silver with a thick 1 micron 14k gold plating, the ribbed multi wrap band worked in the tubogas manner, ...
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
$853Sale Price / item|50% Off
Pear ruby and pearl 14k gold ring
Located in Istanbul, TR
Ruby engagement ring. Pear ruby ring. Ruby vintage style ring. Wedding gold ring with ruby. Metal type: Gold Metal stamp: 14k Gold Weight: 2.5 gr. depends from size. Central gemsto...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
$500Sale Price / item|44% Off
Ruby solitaire ring for men silver, gold
Located in Istanbul, TR
SIlver, Gold Round 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 (central s...
Ruby, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Art Deco Style Ruby Diamond Wedding Band Ring Gift for Her Set in 925 Silver
Located in New York, NY
Ruby Diamond Wedding Band for Women in sterling silver featuring natural ruby of 0.92 carat and diamonds of 0.46 carats. The gorgeous handcrafted band ring goes with every style. Des...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
6.60 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Na...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
A Magnificent 4.16ct Thai Ruby & Diamond 18k Mens Ring
Located in bangkok, TH
A simply extraordinary and utterly unique estate Jewel set in solid 18k yellow gold, weighing an immense 17.70g, and featuring a stunning Ruby from Thailand weighing an impressive 4....
Ruby
Antique Ring natural Ruby Diamond Emerald solid 18K Gold ØUS 6.25 / 1.15 gr
Located in SE
Art Nouveau period European Ring made ca. early 1900s with twisted band in 18K Yellow Gold decorated with three bezel set gems. Natural old European cut Red Ruby Ø 3 mm x 1.7 mm dee...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
17.60 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: 16.00 Carats (glass-filled) Ruby Measures: 14.50 x 12.70mm Natural Round Diamonds Weigh...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
9.57 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
9.57 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.47 Carats Center Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.47 Carats Center Ruby Treat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
CARTIER Paris Baiser Du Dragon Band Ring In 18Kt Gold With Diamonds & Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A Baiser Du Dragon ring designed by Cartier. This is a beautiful ring created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Cartier, back in the 2003. This model is part of the desirable ...
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
18K Yellow Gold 3.50ct Diamond and Ruby Cocktail Ring MF03-062526
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A magnificent cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, centering a prong-set round ruby totaling 2.70 carats atop a sweeping pav dome of round brilliant diamonds totaling 3.50 carats. The b...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Thin Ruby Pavé Stackable Band Ring
By FERRUCCI
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow gold thin band ring, stackable rings, with approximately 0.30 carat of Rubies, hand set, comfortable fit, the band measure 1.5 mm width Wear single or multiple flat bands ...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Silvorra Vintage-Inspired 7.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring in Solid Silver
Located in New York, NY
This elegant 925 Sterling Silver Natural Ruby and Diamond Ring showcases a striking 11 mm round natural ruby at its center, radiating rich red brilliance and weighing an impressive 7...
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Heart Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 4.14 carats with Cabochon Ruby 0.48 carat, Ruby 0.28 carat and Diamond 0.31 carat Ring set in 18K White/Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.1 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 53...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
6.65 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.65 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 6.00 Carats (lead glass-filled) Ruby Measures: 11 x 9mm Natural Round Diamonds Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Ruby Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.43 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 0.5 cm Length: 0.3 cm Ring Size: 59 Total Weight: 1.60 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in the ...
Ruby, 18k Gold
8.50 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.50 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 7.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Gemstone Ring Band
Located in Hallandale Beach, FL
Elegant 14K yellow gold ring featuring a vibrant trio of natural gemstones,ruby, emerald, and sapphire accented with four brilliant round diamonds. Top measures 3/4 wide; size 7.75 w...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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...
Diamond, Emerald, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Shield Ring Platinum
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Circa 1990's. Estate Art Deco inspired shield ring featuring an intricate geometric layout centered around a large center diamond, encased in a vibrant halo of channel-set rubies and...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage .96 Ct Natural Ruby .60 Ct Diamond G VVS Five Stone ring
Located in Napoli, IT
Gipsy Five Stone This beautiful Retro five stone ring is 1940/45 ca Suitable for either sex, comes in a traditional Gipsy design comprising a centre Ruby flanked by two Diamonds on either side Mounting has been hand crafted of solid 18 Kt gold, marked Centrally set with an oval faceted natural Ruby slightly down one full Carat, calculated to be .96 Ct (7.3 x 5.1 mm.) a fabulous crimson Red which makes a regal focal point to the pleasing mount Side Diamonds are .60 CT all together, fantastic quality, excellent brilliant cut rated F/G VVS for Diamonds adding greatest white sparkle and special allure and noteworthy set Ring is 8mm. at widest point with 5 grams gross weight Meaningful vintage gipsy ring...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1.95ct Burma Ruby And Old Cut Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in Firenze, IT
Period: 1970 ca. Top size: 17 x 15 mm Ring size: 7 ¼ Weight: 6,28 gr The ring, dating back to the 1970s and featuring an 18k yellow gold and platinum setting, features a splendid o...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS
Located in bangkok, TH
DO YOU KNOW THAT UNHEATED BURMA RUBIES, CERTIFIED BY THE GRS LABORATORY AS 'PIGEON'S BLOOD' ARE NOW THE MOST VALUABLE COLOURED STONES IN THE WORLD? A simply magnificent and utterly u...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 2.35ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carat Weight: 2.35 Burma Ruby; 2.15 cts. diamonds Color/Clarity: Burma No Heat; F-G VS Certifications: AGL Size: 5.0 Creator: Tiffany & Co. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 7.90 gr...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co Ruby Sapphire 18k Gold Vintage Ring Estate Fine Jewelry Signed 4.75
Located in Torrance, CA
Overview: Finely detailed vintage Tiffany & Co band, crafted in 18 karat yellow gold. One estimated 0.01 carat ruby is accented with an estimated 0.01 carat sapphire. The ruby & s...
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
Antique Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Ruby and Seed Pearl Ring, 1890s
Located in Portland, England
A beautiful late Victorian ring crafted in warm 15ct yellow gold, featuring a distinctive panel design set with alternating rubies and seed pearls. The rich pinkish-red gemstones pro...
Pearl, Ruby, Gold
Garland Collection Yellow Gold and Star Set Diamond Dome Ring
Located in New York, NY
Our Garland Collection custom solid gold dome rings are scattered with bright diamonds in a starburst setting. A chic, throwback style with a mo...
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Rose Gold, White G...
1.00 Carat Burmese Ruby 0.80 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Dress Ring Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive 1.00 carat Burmese ruby and 0.80 carat diamond, 18 karat yellow gold dress ring; part of our diverse gemstone ring collection. This stunning, fine an...
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow 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.
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