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Period: 19th Century
Gemstone: Ruby
GIA Certified .3 Carat Natural Red Ruby Diamond Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and beautiful late 1800’s 18k yellow gold engagement ring with top gem natural rubies- GIA certified natural and no heat. Two nice old mine cut diamonds. Handmade Victorian ring...
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1890s Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
18k Rose Gold Hunter-Case Swiss Pocket Watch Angelus
By Angelus
Located in Bilbao, ES
18K Rose Gold Hunter-case Swiss Pocket Watch ANGELUS #40283.
Cronograph with o'clock and quarter chimes on demand.
58mm/2.28in three-lid case in rose gold.
External lids in guillochè, main lid with central badge and corporate dustcover with Firm's medallions.
Excellent mechanism, anchor escape, rubys and remontoir.
Porcelain sphere...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Rose Gold
Burmese Ruby 3.34ct and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Beautiful Burmese Ruby and Diamond Gold Ring, Georgian, ca. 1800.
The unheated cushion-shaped Burmese ruby, 3.34cts, set within naturalistic trellis work, filled with 16 old-cut dia...
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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face 18k Gold Pocket Watch
Located in Bilbao, ES
Patek Philippe XIX Century Open-Face Gold Pocket Watch dated January 13 1891
Serial number 96510 and contrast number 213206
Expressly made for JJ Freman Toledo, O
Beautiful 43m/1.69 in 18k gold case external lid. Internal lid is plain. Gold sphere, rubys.
Protecting cover and front opening. Roman numerals.
Porcelaine of sphere is scratched on right down side condition,
Working condition
t shouldn’t be surprising that a Patek Philippe holds the world auction record for a watch ($31.2 million for a Patek Grandmaster Chime, sold at Christie’s Geneva last November, in case anyone’s wondering). Known for impeccable craftsmanship and some of the most complicated timepieces ever created, the brand is considered by many to be the height of fine watchmaking. The house was founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek. Czapek left the firm, and in 1845, Patek partnered with French watchmaker Jean Adrien Philippe...
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Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
GIA Ruby No Heat Platinum Diamond Necklace 18K Antique Pendant Old Mine 5.04 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
Old South Jewels proudly presents GIA CERTIFIED PLATINUM NO HEAT RUBY DIAMOND 5.04 CARAT ANTIQUE NECKLACE & BOX! Finest Untreated Ruby Crowned With 3.82 Carats of Sparkling Old Mine...
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19th Century Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany Antique 19th Century Gold, Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Cufflinks, c. 1890
Located in Aspen, CO
18K Tiffany & Co. antique cufflinks, back to back, bezel set, one with a center diamond and bright blue sapphire, the other with a diamond and a vivid red ruby. The long oval cuffli...
Category
1890s Late Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold
Circa 1880s 14k Gold Top Silver Natural Old Cut Diamond And Sapphire Ruby Ring
Located in Fatih/İstanbul, 34
In very good condition.
Total weight is 6 grams.
Main old cut diamond is 0.83 ct .
Totally is all old cut diamond about 3 ct.
Totally is ruby and sapphire 0.25.
Ring size is US 6.2 ...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Silver
Victorian French Antique Emerald Ruby Pearl 18 Karat Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a wire openwork cross form suspending from a navette-shaped surmount
Centering a bezel set 3.0 mm near-round pearl - white with mild iridescence
With additional 2.0 to 3....
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1860s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
necklace of Pearl with a lock with ruby and diamonds 10k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
10k yellow gold with silver lock set with ruby and rose diamonds on a pearl necklace - 60 cm long
detailed description
the length of the necklace is 60 cm long by 3.8 mm wide
th...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18k Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, and Pearl Enameled Cherub Bangle
Located in Narberth, PA
An unusual padlock bracelet from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This stylish bangle bracelet is made of 18k vibrant yellow gold, and features a circular centerpiece at the front detaile...
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1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Band
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This classic band is modelled in 18carat gold. The central row of diamonds total 8pts and the rubies measure 4pts each. Hallmarked Chester 1899.
Size: O 1/2 or 7 1/2
Width: 8.5mm
...
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1890s British Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Antique Victorian Bird Swallow Locket with Pearls & Ruby in Onyx & Antique Chain
Located in Danvers, MA
Offered is a very charming Victorian period onyx locket, featuring a pearl set gold Bird (a Swallow) with a foliate design. The locket retains its original enameled and pearl-set ba...
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19th Century American Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Onyx, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique Silver Gold Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Antique 14k gold and silver brooch, featuring rose cut diamonds and center 8mm ruby cabochon. Brooch measures 46mm x 30mm. Tested gold and silver, not marked. Weighs 10.8 grams.
Category
19th Century Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Silver
Victorian Regard Acrostic Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful 18ct yellow gold 'REGARD' ring taken from the Victorian era; a time when jewels such as this sent secret messages to an admirer. The first letter of each st...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautiful cluster ring taken from the Victoria era. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and showcases an oval faceted vivid red ruby with ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Old European Cut Diamond Ruby 10 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Snake Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Band is designed as a coiled snake with a grooved scale texture throughout
Centering an old European cut diamond bezel set in the head
Weighing approximately 0.45 carat - H color wi...
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1870s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 18 Karat Gold Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Snake Bar Brooch
Located in Vilnius, LT
This is a Victorian snake bar brooch crafted in 18K gold. Circa 1890.
The piece features ruby and rose cut diamonds. Eyes are encrusted with 2 round cut diamonds.
Has a C clasp. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Victorian 18kt gold diamond and ruby serpent
Located in Braintree, GB
Behold this exquisite Antique Victorian ring crafted from lustrous 18kt yellow gold, adorned with a captivating serpent motif. At the helm of this serpent, a mesmerizing old-cut diam...
Category
1880s European Late Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl Sapphire and Diamond Triple Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian triple cluster ring. The centre of the ring is set with a button pearl with a lovely white lustre. On one side there is a ruby and the ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian 18kt yellow gold Pearl Ruby and Emerald cluster ring
Located in Braintree, GB
Dating back to around 1810 in England, this 18kt yellow gold cluster ring captures the essence of the Georgian era with its captivating charm. Adorned with emeralds, rubies, and pear...
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1810s British Georgian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and sapphire sit at the centre of an accentuating boarder of rose cut diamonds. A conjoining ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Platinum
Tiffany & Co. Art Nouveau Sapphire Ruby and Gold Cufflinks, Circa 1890
Located in London, GB
A pair of Tiffany art nouveau sapphire and ruby cufflinks, with three cabochon sapphires set on one side and three cabochon rubies on the other, mounted on a foliate design, with an ...
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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
Victorian Diamond Emerald and Ruby Double Heart Locket Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a charming Victorian heart ring. The head of the ring is formed of two hearts which are set with diamonds, a ruby and an emerald. The head opens to reveal a locket of ha...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Victorian Five Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a 18ct yellow gold Victorian five stone ring. The piece showcases five round faceted gemstones in a single line formation including a trio of pink natural rubies and a d...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 18k yellow gold
Located in The Hague, ZH
18k yellow gold branch brooch set with ruby and diamonds. 0.50ct - G/H - SI - dim. 5.5 cm x 3.0 cm
detailed description:
the size of the brooch is 5.5 cm by 3.0 cm wide
weight 1...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Pearl Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Victorian 18ct yellow gold cluster ring. The centre of the cluster is a lovely natural pearl that is surrounded by a cluster of 6 old cut rubies. On each side of ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful ruby and diamond ring from the Victorian era. This antique piece has been crafted from 15ct yellow gold and plays host to a graduating array of square calib...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have an 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian era. This multi-layered piece consists of a single round faceted old cut diamond at the centre which...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Pink Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
Victorian Ruby Pearl and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an antique 18ct yellow gold ruby, pearl and diamond ring from the Victorian era. The ring features a neatly detailed jagged face with an array of individually claw set gemst...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Three Row Band
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 18ct yellow gold Victorian ruby and diamond three row band. The ring consists of a central row of old cut diamonds with two outer rows of rubies. The stones rest ...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian ring. The ring features a central rich red ruby with a bright white old cut diamond on each shoulder. The gemstones sit in closed back s...
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1830s Georgian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Burmese Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a wonderful ruby and diamond navette ring dating back to the Victorian era. The ring's face showcases a central marquise cut ruby with three old cut diamonds set above a...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful, 18ct yellow gold diamond and ruby clover ring. The ring features six old cut diamonds and one central ruby in a clover motif crafted in 18ct yellow gold.
The rin...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Clover Ring
Located in London, GB
This is a charming 18ct yellow gold ruby and diamond clover ring. The ring is set with a trio of round and oval shaped rubies within an open detailed design. Crafted in platinum, the...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Ruby & Pearl Engraved Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings Set
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique suite of jewellery, comprising a bracelet, brooch / pendant, and a pair of earrings, each set with a cushion shaped ruby and seed pearls, 18 karat yellow gold throughout. ...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Victorian Diamond Ruby Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized silver-topped butterfly with fanning antennae and spindly legs
Accented by rose cut diamonds bead and bezel set throughout body and wings
Weighing approximate...
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1860s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Natural Pearl Diamond and Ruby Crescent Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct rose gold diamond, pearl and ruby ring. The ring consists of two crescent moons, one of which is set with diamonds and the other with rubies. There is also a spear go...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Rose Gold
French Antique 18K Gold & Silver Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald & Diamond Wing Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique ruby, sapphire, emerald, diamond, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising ten cushion shaped rubies, six cushion shaped sapphires, ten cushion shaped emeralds, and sixt...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian 18K Gold & Silver Emerald, Diamond, Ruby & Pearl Scarab Earrings
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A pair of antique yellow gold, silver, emerald, ruby, diamond, and pearl earrings, each comprising two cabochon rubies, one cushion shaped emerald, twelve square shaped emeralds, twe...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Gold & Silver 1ctw Diamond & Ruby Kookaburra Bird Brooch
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
An antique, diamond, ruby, silver, and yellow gold brooch, comprising fifty round cut diamonds, and one ruby cabochon, set in silver and 18 karat yellow gold, with 18 karat yellow go...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Here we have a recently remodelled pair of Victorian style drop earrings. Each piece has crafted from 18ct yellow gold with the hooked wire playing host to single pink ruby and a sin...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Victorian 18K Yellow Gold 2.1tgw Ruby and Diamond Marquise Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A ruby and diamond ring in gold, comprising one oval cut ruby and twenty-four old cut diamonds, to an 18 karat yellow gold band.
An exquisite cherry red ruby is set to the centre o...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Queen Victoria Jubilee Ruby and Diamond Pendant/Brooch
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful, Victorian diamond and ruby pendant/brooch. The pendant features an oval shaped flat piece of red agate with a gold figure of Queen Victoria on. Surrounding...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Agate, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous ruby and diamond navette ring from the Victorian era. This piece's boat-like shaped face has been crafted from 18ct yellow gold and plays to five alternating ...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 0.50ct Ruby and Diamond Trilogy Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A wonderful natural ruby is flanked by a pair of old cut diamonds in this classic Victorian trilogy ring. The beautifully vibrant ruby is a 0.50 carat emerald cut stone. Each diamond...
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique Butterfly Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1890s, Silver over gold. Set with vibrant sapphires, rubies, diamonds, and pearls, this charming antique butterfly brooch is very charming. The use of fine detail and texture, ...
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1890s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Victorian 18kt gold diamond and ruby crescent brooch
Located in Braintree, GB
Antique Victorian 18kt yellow gold rose - cut diamond and round faceted ruby crescent brooch with safety pin chain.
Dimensions:
Width: 2.7 cm
Height: 2.7 cm
Total weight: 4.00 gram...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian 14k Ruby & Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A gorgeous ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This outstanding ring is crafted in vibrant 14k gold. At the center is a gorgeous Burma ruby, which is a cus...
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1880s Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Art Deco Natural Ruby and Diamond Drop 18K Gold Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these exquisite Ruby Drop Earrings in a captivating Art Deco style, adorned with delicate diamond ribbon accents. These earrings blend the timele...
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19th Century Art Deco Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1.50Ct Ruby and 0.60Ct Diamond 12k Yellow Gold Flower Brooch Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1.50 carat ruby and 0.60 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and silver set brooch; part of our diverse collection of floral brooches.
This fine and im...
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1890s Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique 8.65Ct Aquamarine and 0.20Ct Ruby 21k Yellow Gold Brooch Circa 1840
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique 8.65 carat aquamarine and 0.20 carat ruby, 21 karat yellow gold brooch; part of our diverse antique Victorian brooch collections.
This ex...
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19th Century Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Aquamarine, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby & Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A Victorian pearl, diamond, sapphire, ruby, enamel, and yellow and rose gold locket pendant, comprising seventy-five half seed pearls, 1 whole seed pearl, six round cut rubies, six r...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Pair of 18K Yellow Gold Snake Buttons - France - Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, CA
Exceptional pair of antique 18K yellow gold snake buttons - featuring coiled snakes to each button front (signifying eternal love and commitment) with a single ruby to each snake hea...
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Brooch set with ruby and diamonds 14k yellow gold and silver
Located in The Hague, ZH
14k gold and silver brooch set with ruby and rose cut diamonds. 0.10ct - G/H - SI
detailed description:
The size of the brooch is 5.2 cm long by 1.3 cm wide
weight 3.6 grams
oc...
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1880s Dutch Early Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Antique Georgian Early 19th Century 1ct Ruby and Diamond Target Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Georgian ruby and diamond ring made in England, circa 1820. The centre of this ‘target’ shaped cluster ring is set with a 1ct cushion cut deep red ‘pigeon’s blood’ r...
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold
Victorian Royal Princess Louise Wedding Pendant
Located in London, GB
This is a truly wonderful and rare pendant dating back to the Victorian era.
The locket given by her royal highness to the bridesmaids was manufactured by London and Ryder. It's des...
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19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Emerald, Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Victorian Five-Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a classically style five-stone ring dating back to the Victorian period. This antique piece has been crafted from a rich 18ct yellow gold and features a trio of round fa...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Imperial Silver Bird Figurine, Workmaster Mikhail Karpinsky
By Fabergé
Located in Chesterland, OH
This is an exceedingly rare Imperial Russian silver figurine, a true gem for collectors. It is meticulously modeled as a pheasant adorned with a ruby collar. The pheasant is cast and...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Antique Ruby Jewelry
Materials
Ruby, Silver
Vintage and Antique Ruby Jewelry for Sale on 1stDibs
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.
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