Ruby Wedding Rings

Crafted from two individual gold bands, these coiled serpents lock together to form a beautiful intertwined double snake ring. Intricate and unusual in design, this ring crafted was a challenging commission. The eyes are set with rubies, the tongue slightly poking out from the mouth and the top of the head is set with sapphires and chrysoberyl. The tail of the serpent is lavishly decorated with alternating rubies and emeralds in open-back rubover settings and the band is crafted in 21K gold. The Indian subcontinent is home to several deadly, poisonous snakes, including the cobra. Death due to snakebite was the most common cause of death in India until recent times. Unsurprisingly, ancient Indians both feared and revered snakes and this tradition still continues today. Hindus worship snakes in temples as well as in their natural habitats, offering them milk, incense, and prayers. Animal worship has always been a key aspect of Hindu worship, with devotees often relating them directly with their deities. Associated with gods such as Shiva, Vishnu and Subramanya, snakes, known as “naga” or “nagin,” have been an important part of Indian mythology for centuries and play prominent roles in several legends. The remainder of the ring is left without gems to allow for the two separate rings to slide over each other and connect together securely. This type of interlocking ring, made of two or more separate hoops, is traditionally known as a gimmel ring...

Era: Victorian Inspired Composition: 18K Yellow Gold & Platinum Primary Stone: Oval Cut Natural Ruby Carat Weight: 1.14 Carats Origin: Burma Treatment: Heated (Minor Residues) ...

A very pretty and neat early 20th Century 18ct yellow gold two stone ruby and diamond crossover or 'toi et moi' ring. This design was popula...

Beautiful Antique Victorian 15K Yellow Gold Ruby Emerald and Chrysoberyl Engraved Ring. This amazing Victorian ring has rubies, emeralds and a cushion chrysoberyl in the center on a ...

A lovely quality antique Victorian 15 carat yellow gold ring with two round-cut rubies and seed pearls in a gypsy setting. The shank is stamped with Chester marks to the interior of...

A tapered 15k rose gold ring, the top set with a three small rubies and eight seed pearls, in a beautiful scrolling mount. size 7 1/4. Width of band: 6.5 mm top; 3.2 mm bottom ...

An antique ring from the English Victorian era boasting three rubies alternating with a diamond in a row across the top of a flat gold band edged with a fancy crimped design. Hallma...

An absolutely gorgeous ruby and diamond ring from the Late Victorian (ca1900) era! Made of 14kt rosy yellow gold, the ring holds a natural oval cut Burmese ruby at the center, surrounded by 14 sparkling old Rose Cut diamonds. The ruby weighs 1.51ct and displays a rich, luscious color that looks stunning paired with the diamonds. Set at each shoulder of the ring is an additional old Rose Cut diamond, creating a beautiful accent to the centerpiece. Stamped on the outside of the shank are a few small symbols that appear to be a Russian hallmarks, including two portrait heads and the number "56". Included with the purchase of the ring is an official AGL certification that accompanies the Burma ruby...