Burmese Ruby Cluster Ring
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1980s American Modern Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century British Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s Austrian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
2010s Cluster Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cluster Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Italian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s French Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s French Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1990s French Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century American Cluster Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s French Cluster Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
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The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design
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.
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Finding the Right Cluster-rings for You
Antique and vintage cluster rings are timeless accessories. While they might have been considered more popular in certain eras than in others, they’re versatile and belong in any jewelry box.
Featuring a diamond or other central gemstone surrounded by smaller stones, the cluster rings’ distinguished look makes them a popular choice for engagement rings or, for a fancy night out, an accent piece for jewelry lovers everywhere.
The style of cluster rings has changed over time even if the defining attributes have remained intact.
Georgian-era jewelry — named for the monarchies of the four King Georges — features cluster rings that are often characterized by a grouping of central stones into rose-like shapes. (The stones are set off by the setting’s blackened metal.) Diamonds came into fashion during the late Victorian period, and late Victorian cluster rings were most often set in yellow gold. Jewelers of the Art Deco period embraced geometric shapes, and Art Deco cluster rings feature emeralds, sapphires and other colorful stones.
Cluster rings for future brides have been in and out of the spotlight, but cluster-style engagement rings have been experiencing a consistent revival of sorts since at least 2011, when Kate Middleton began wearing Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond ring, which was made by Garrard in the 1980s. For your special day, whether you prefer vintage engagement rings or contemporary pieces, a cluster ring can deliver some sparkle if a diamond solitaire is out of your budget. (See our engagement ring buying guide for insight and expert tips to help you find the perfect ring.)
On 1stDibs, find many ruby cluster rings, gold cluster rings and an extraordinary range of other antique and vintage rings today.
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