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
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest". Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. Modelled in...
Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...
Vintage 14k Natural Ruby Cluster Ring Solid Yellow Gold Bow Cocktail US Size 9
Located in Greer, SC
Vintage 14k solid yellow gold natural ruby ring, best fits a size US 9 finger. "Ruby ring is made in 14 karat yellow gold, stamped 14K, weighs 5.0 pennyweights, cast and hand assemb...
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby & Natural Diamond Wedding Band Ring Metal: 18k yellow gold Weight: 3.1 grams Diamonds: Approx. 0.60 CTW G-H VS round natural diamonds Width: 3.2mm Size: 4....
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Wendy Brandes Signed Maneater Collection Ring: New York City Taxi and Passenger
Located in New York, NY
23 grams of 18K yellow, & white gold, satin finish. 92 yellow diamonds, totaling 0.59 carats. 92 white diamonds, totaling 0.46 carats. 130 black diamonds, totaling 1.04 carats. 2 sma...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, R...
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Border Ring
Located in New York, NY
Marquise Diamond with French-Cut Ruby Halo and Diamond Ring Description: This ring is crafted in solid 14k white gold and features a vintage-inspired marquise design. A central marq...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.70 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 5.40 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,102Sale Price / item|30% Off
Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k white gold ruby and diamond ring, containing 1 round cut ruby of fine quality weighing .33pts. and 12 round full cut diamonds of very fine quality weighing .35pts. set in a halo ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Snake Ring Opal Ruby Gold Silver J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Opal and Ruby Snake Ring 14k Gold and Sterling Silver Designer: J Dauphin — "Poison in Me" Series The Opal Serpent Band is a structural statement piece handcrafted in 14k ye...
Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Unheated Emerald Cut Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring 18K Yellow Gold
Located in US
Magnificent Classic three stone unheated AAA+ quality Mozambique ruby and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. Ring contains 1 center vivid red emerald cut ruby 1.08 carats and 2 side em...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Cellini 13.26CT Cushion Burmese Ruby Three-Stone Ring with 2.37 Carat Diamonds
By Giovane
Located in New York, NY
A truly magnificent classic ring. The cushion shaped Burmese ruby center stone is flanked by trilliant diamonds in a handmade platinum and 18 kt yellow gold mounting. Ruby total weig...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
4 Carat Mexican Fire Opal Ruby Ring 14 Karat Gold Art Deco Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in New York, NY
This is a spectacular antique Retro - Art Deco Four Carat Mexican Fire Opal and Ruby Ring. The ring is 14 Karat Gold. The sparkling oval Mexican F...
Opal, Fire Opal, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold
8.20 Carats Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.20 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Suggested Replacement Value: $6,000.00 Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ru...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
$4,384Sale Price|20% Off
Ruby Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 6.08 carats Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.9 cm Length: 2.7 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 9.69 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated i...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage Cartier Diamond Ruby Daphne 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Domed Ring EU50
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Diamond & Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Daphne Ring. Stunning yellow gold Cartier ring set with a beautiful 4mm centre diamond with F/G Colour and VVS clarit...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$2,624Sale Price|20% Off
Star Ruby with Blue Star Sapphire Ring Set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Star Ruby 3.68 carats with Blue Star Sapphire 3.72 carats Ring set 18 Karat Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 1.1 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 7.15 grams "We first opene...
Ruby, Star Sapphire, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
12.60 Carat Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
12.60 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 12.00 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 13.00 x 10.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6.30 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.30 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: 5.00 Carats (Treated: Lead Glass Filling) Ruby Measures: 10.11 x 8.06mm Natural Round Di...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Edwardian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Three-Stone Star Setting Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The central rose cut diamond in this glossy 18ct gold band measures 2pts. The rubies that sit either side of this stone measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1900. Ring Size: J 1...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Mid-20th Century Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring in 18k White Gold
Located in Buckingham , Buckinghamshire
A bold and substantial ruby and diamond cluster ring centred on a 4.40 carat natural ruby, certified by GCS London. The oval-cut ruby displays a saturated, vivid red hue with natura...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
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
$10,800Sale Price|20% Off
Tiffany & Co. Ruby and Diamond Platinum Three-Stone Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant and refined three-stone ring by Tiffany & Co. showcases the perfect balance between vibrant color and timeless luxury. Crafted in a sophisticated combination of plat...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
4.80 Carat Natural Ruby Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Ring
By DGI
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.80 Carat Natural Ruby Baguette Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ballerina Ring This ring is truly a remarkable piece that will surely add value to ones collection of jewels! A ballerin...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Round Cut Ruby & Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Half Eternity Ring. A beautifully made yellow gold half ET ring set with 2.1mm round cut natural vivid red rubies and ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Ring natural Diamond Ruby 14K Yellow Gold Ring 8.75US / 3.8gr
Located in SE
Old Classic German cluster Ring decorated with three natural old European Diamond cut Diamonds and two natural Rubies. Band with engraved shoulders , clusters in Platinum. Ca. 1920s...
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Platinum
Victorian 6.00 Cttw Natural Ruby/Pink Sapphire/Diamond Ring Size 7 In 18K/SS
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous, round faceted ruby, weighing 1.59 Cts, is decorated within pear cut pink sapphires and diamonds forming a floral center design. Handcrafted in rhodium over 18K gold, flow...
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
C1750 18K Neoclassical Iberian Rosette Shaped Ring w Fleur De Lis Shoulders
Located in Baltimore, MD
Early Georgian ring Spanish ring made in the Iberian Peninsula in the shape of a rosette with 15 carved table cut deep red Burma rubies. Also known as "uncut" rubies, the table cut was a typical of this early period when gemstone cutting was still in relative infancy. Our Iberian ring...
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
3.05 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
3.05 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 2.70 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 7mm Ruby Treatment: Fracture filling Natural...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k 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
8.05 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.05 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is Approx. 7.50 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby Treatment: Lead Gla...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
8.85 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.85 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 8.00 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. Ap...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Natural, No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring made in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.40 Carat Natural No Heat Ruby and 0.41 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the King...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Siam Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 2.01 Carat Natural Ruby from Thailand and 1.15 Carat Diamonds. Rubies are referred to as "Ratnaraj" in Sanskrit meaning the...
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Art Deco Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central diamond measures 4pts and the rubies also measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Birmingham 1915. Size: K or 5 1/4 Width: 6mm Wei...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
6.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6.80 Carats Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 4.90 Carats Ruby Measures: Approx. 11.00 x 9.00mm Ruby treatment: Fracture Fi...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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. 5.50 Carats Ruby Treatment: Lead Glass Filling Ruby Measures: Approx. 11....
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Cabochon Ruby, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cabochon Ruby 5.96 carats, Ruby 0.89 carat and Diamond 0.70 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 51 Total Weight: 9.93 grams "We first...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
8.80 Carat Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.80 Carats Impressive Natural Red Ruby and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Apprx. 8.00 Carats (Lead Glass Filled) Ruby Measures: Approx. 12.00 x 10.00mm Nat...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Five-Stone Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
Set in this glossy 18ct gold ring are three Diamonds and two Rubies. The three diamonds total 60pts and the rubies total 50pts. The stones are set in simple claw settings and sit qui...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
8.40 Carat Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
8.40 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring Total Red Ruby Weight is: Approx. 6.50 Carats (Treated: Lead Glass Filling) Ruby Measures: 11.00 x 9.00mm Natural ...
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Vintage Cartier Large Red Ruby Ellipse Oval Cut 18k Gold Bypass Split Ring
By Cartier
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Cartier Oval Cut Red Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Split Bypass Ring. Large ruby size. Stunning yellow gold ring set with 2 fine deep red oval cut rubies. Fine jewellery houses ...
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Eternity Granulated Band Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios design eternity band ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The gorgeous band is microscopically decorated all the way around with gold wires, and Granulat...
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
$607Sale Price|55% Off
18K Gold 0.50ct Oval Thai Ruby & 0.12ct Diamond Fine Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This wonderful ring boasts a deep red oval cut ruby of 0.50 carats from Thailand. The stunning oval cut ruby is mostly clear and refractive which is set in the middle of brilliant ro...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Van Cleef & Arpels Ruby And Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Eternity Band Ring. This beautifully made ET band ring features 2mm round brilliant cut natural diamonds and rubies ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby Eternity Band Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.28 carat Ring set in 18K Rose Gold Settings Width: 2.0 cm Length: 0.2 cm Ring Size: 53 Total Weight: 2.39 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it was then situated in...
Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
7.10 Carats 'Crimson Red' Ruby & Vivid Yellow Diamond Twin Ring 18K
Located in Hung Hom, HK
This exquisite 7.10 Carats 'Crimson Red' Ruby & Vivid Yellow Diamond Twin Ring in 18K gold is a breathtaking masterpiece of high jewelry craftsmanship, designed for those who appreci...
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 18ct Gold French Art Deco Ruby & Diamond Statement Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Art Deco Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1920’s Fabulous French Art Deco Ring. Such a Gorgeous Statement Piece. Set with Natural Rubies & Diamonds. French Stamped on The Ba...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.94 carat with Diamond 0.51 carat Ring set in 18k Gold Settings Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Ring Size: 55 Total Weight: 5.92 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it w...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k 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
$31,060Sale Price|25% Off
Osiris Ruby Ring - 2.00ct Untreated Ruby
Located in London, GB
The Osiris Ruby Ring features a vibrant, untreated 2.00 carat ruby, held aloft by gold prongs, on a white gold band studded with diamonds. Masterfully and intricately crafted by hand...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a central ruby surrounded by rubies that are surrounded by diamonds. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold a...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
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
Oscar Heyman Ruby Diamond Ring 18k Gold Platinum Vintage Fine Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Stylish vintage Oscar Heyman diamond & ruby ring crafted in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. Six round brilliant cut diamonds total an estimated 0.20 carats (estimated at F-G col...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
New Art Deco Style Rubies Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
Ring in 18 karat white gold. In the Art Deco style, this white gold ring is set with a cushion-cut ruby on top, supported on either side of the head at the base of the ring by four c...
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Rubies, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Band Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic retrò ring in 9 kt rose gold and silver structure mounted with a band of diamonds and rubies. This elegant object combines solid 9 kt gold and solid 800 silver in a sophist...
Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
$456Sale Price|20% Off
German Kabirski Kelea 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Pink Sapphire & Ruby
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is wabi-sabi in gemstone form — beauty shaped by nature, not perfection. Kelea combines raw Pink Sapphire with smaller raw Ruby accents, each stone left exactly as it formed in ...
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Si...
Renaissance Style 18K Gold & Ruby Cabochon Cocktail Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine gold & ruby ring. In 18 karat yellow gold. With a bezel-set opaque ruby cabochon, engraved decoration to the shoulders, and a tapered shank. Marked to the shank. Simply a...
Ruby, 18k Gold
Ruby with Diamond Ring set in 18K Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 1.19 carats with Diamond 0.37 carat Ring set in 18K Gold Settings Width: 1.7 cm Length: 1.0 cm Ring Size: 54 Total Weight: 4.78 grams "We first opened doors in 1980 when it ...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Old Combination Ring Sapphire Ruby Emerald solid 18K Gold Size Ø 6.75US / 7.45gr
Located in SE
A set of four matching rings in solid 18K Yellow Gold that allows to create differently colored Gems combinations . Likely German made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Each ring hallmarked 750 ...
Sapphire, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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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