2 Carat Cabochon Ruby Ring
Vintage 1980s North American Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Rings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18...
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Aquamarine, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Cluster Rings
Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s French Modernist Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Sapphire, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k ...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Greek Revival Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Iolite, Ruby, Tourmaline, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Platinum
Vintage 1950s French Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum
2010s French Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Bangles
Emerald, Moonstone, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1910s British Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Antique Mid-18th Century Spanish Georgian Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Blue Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire,...
21st Century and Contemporary Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s Dutch Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
20th Century American Modernist Stud Earrings
Opal, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique 19th Century Pendant Necklaces
Opal, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Bangles
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Silver
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s American Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century German Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Fashion Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
1990s Unknown Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Carnelian, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Art Deco Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Early 2000s Australian Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Wedding Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s American Cocktail Rings
Cultured Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Russian Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
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2 Carat Cabochon Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 2 Carat Cabochon Ruby Ring?
Finding the Right Rings for You
Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.
No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.
Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.
Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry.
The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.
Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.
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