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Van Cleef Arpels Indian Inspired Day Night Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
set with 80 round cut diamonds, 16 round cut rubies, and 8 emerald beads Signed Van Cleef & Arpels NY
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Vintage 1960s American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Ruby Sapphire Swan Cocktail Ring Set 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
One of a kind Bochic “Orient” Ruby, Emerald & Sapphire Swan Cocktail Ring Set 18K & Silver
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Van Cleef and Arpels Indian Inspired Carved Emerald Gem Set Necklace
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
design. Suspended from the bottom cabochon ruby cluster is a carved emerald drop framed by diamonds. The
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20th Century American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

22kt Gold Enamel Diamond and Colored Stone Necklace
Located in New York, NY
vivid pop of color that enhances its elegance. Sparkling diamonds accent the design, while rubies add a
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

18K gold Navratna Mughal Meena polki Mughal pendant Indian Wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
heritage and refinement. At its centre rests a large glass-filled ruby from Bangkok, richly hued and
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Spinel, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Sout...

Antique Mughal Empire Indian Elephant Bangle Bracelet in 22k Yellow Gold
Located in Miami, FL
piece is the magnificent elephant head motif, adorned with mesmerizing rose-cut diamonds. Known as
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Antique 19th Century South Asian Etruscan Revival Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

A 18K gold nine precious natural gemstones pendant, Indian navratna pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
ruby cabachon at the centre surrounded with - clockwise from top - diamond polki, pearl, coral
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, ...

22K gold Indian navratna kundan Meena polki pendant Mughal Jadau pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
(uncut diamond slices). The pendant has a centre Bangkok ruby, surrounded by rectangle cut diamond polkis
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

A fine 18K gold Navratana carved gold polki necklace string for indian weddings
Located in Bangkok,, TH
beauty of the natural gemstone. The gemstones used are of top quality with centre one natural ruby from
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2010s Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, Rock Crystal, Ruby, Blue Sapph...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Diamonds & Gems Vintage Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold P...

Multi Gems Mother of Pearl Gold Pendant Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
, Sapphire, Ruby, Turquoise Matrix, Amethyst, Pearl, Opal, Citrine, Peridot, Garnet, Diamond. Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Black Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Opal, Pearl,...

18 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Statement Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
ruby round solitaire is beautifully surrounded by a pave set cluster of diamonds in channel setting and
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, C...

18 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Statement Handcrafted Bracelet with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
, ruby, diamond, pearl, yellow sapphire, cat’s eye, garnet, coral, emerald, and blue sapphire each have a
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Retro Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye...

22 Karat Yellow Gold Nine Precious Gems "Navratan" Drop Earring with Enamel Work
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the nine gemstones represent the nine planets on which Indian astrology is based and wearing them
Category

2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire...

Early 20th Century Travelling Jewellers Precious Stone Samples, T.G.Woods
Located in Lowestoft, GB
stone samples all with their original hand penned labels. Among them is a rough diamond, Indian rubys
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Tin

Late 19th Century Indian Diamond Ruby Spinel Almandine Emerald Gold Necklace
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
alternately rubies, spinel, almandine, and emerald. The diamond in each pendant is set in a silver mount. Five
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Spinel, 22k Gold, Silver

Enamel Ruby Diamond Gold Indian Bracelet
Located in London, GB
diamonds and rubies in a floral and foliate design. The reverse is enamelled.
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Late 20th Century Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Enamel

India Style Ring Ruby Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Indian Traditional Hindu
By Cornelis Hollander
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This ethnic and trendy ring features oval blue sapphire surrounded by blue sapphire rubies and
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Pearl Ruby Diamond Four Strand Necklace
Located in London, GB
comprises four rows of diamonds and rubies suspended with natural pearls and glass beads. Four diamond
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Anglo-Indian Antique Style Yellow Gold Ruby Pearl Diamond Earring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond 154 pcs 1.08ct Ruby 44pcs 278ct
Category

Vintage 1920s British Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Indian Yellow Gold, Ruby and Diamond Set (Necklace Earrings)
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
This amazing Indian Ruby and Diamond Necklace is crafted in 18K yellow gold, and stylized with
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20th Century Unknown Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

FRED LEIGHTON Ruby Diamond Indian Pendant
By Fred Leighton
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby pendent. Signed Fred Leighton
Category

Indian Drop Necklaces

Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Turquoise Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Rubies set in Gold by Amyn The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 18k Gold

Antique Indian Pendant in Gold with Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds and Pearl
Located in London, GB
(traditional pure gold setting) technique with diamonds, emeralds and a central cabochon ruby, with pendant
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Exotic Enamel and Ruby Indian Tassle Earrings
Located in TRYON, NC
These stunning layered earrings are handmade in India. The caps are 18kt gold , diamond slices and
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Late 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Indian Style Vintage Cufflinks 18 Carat Gold, Diamonds, Rubies Enamel, 1950 s
Located in London, GB
A substantial pair of Indian style 1950’s vintage double sided cufflinks in 18 carat yellow gold
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Vintage 1950s British Edwardian Cufflinks

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
Faceted rubies are encircled by flat cut, pave set diamonds in these oval shaped studs. The
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold

Ruby, Gold and Diamond Kundan Dangle Earrings
Located in Heath, MA
and can be worn with either the teardrop-shaped ruby spinel or the diamonds facing forward. Each
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pair of Antique Indian Diamond and Ruby and Emerald Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large pair of 19th century Indian earrings with gold,silver diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The
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Indian Dangle Earrings

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
, delicately perched on the leaves of a flower. The flower has an Indian cut diamond at it's center and - on
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Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Rock Crystal Ruby Diamond and 18 Karat Yellow Gold Indian Pendant Necklace
Located in London, Stockholm
, delicately perched on the leaves of a flower. The flower has an Indian cut diamond at it's center and - on
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Early 2000s Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rock Crystal, Spinel, 18k Gold

Necklace, Polki Diamonds, Ruby 22, Karat Gold
By 5 OCTOBRE
Located in Paris, FR
diamonds. Brand : 5 OCTOBRE Designer : Sophie Pfeffer
Category

Early 20th Century French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Ruby Silver and Gold Bracelet
Located in Nicosia, CY
Rose Cut Brown and White Diamond of 8.45ct total weight and 13.45ct of Natural Ruby set on 925
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Diamond Ruby Emerald Enamel Gold Peacock and Flower Ring
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
A ring composed of 3 components. The base of the ring is a flower. It consists of treated ruby
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Enamel

Gold Princess Necklace with Rubies in One Side and Diamonds on the Back
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old gold Princess necklace with rubies in one side and diamonds on the back, with hanging Basra
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby

Antique Indian Diamond Emerald Pearl Gold Double Earpendants Jhale Earrings
Located in s-Hertogenbosch, NL
flat cut diamonds. The top is a flower shape rosette and suspended a fish, machhli, with stones set on
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Early 20th Century Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems
By Amyn The Jeweler
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mughal Style Indian Pendant with Rose Cut Diamonds and Nine Gems. Recreation of Jewelry or
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gol...

Mughal Empire Burma Ruby Emerald Sapphire Bracelet
Located in Miami, FL
Metal: 18K yellow gold. Gemstones: Burma ruby, Colombian emerald, and blue sapphire. Total carat
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Late 20th Century Anglo-Indian Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

Indian Pendant Jade and Precious Gems In Gold
Located in London, GB
gemstones inlaid kundan (traditional pure gold setting) style in gold, with a combination of rubies
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20th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Ruby, 24k Gold

Antique Indian Precious Gem Gold Armlet Cuff Bracelet
Located in London, GB
interlocking vertical units, each set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds. The semi-circular ends are set with
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 24k Gold

Indian Antique Necklace with Precious Gems and Pearls
Located in London, GB
'tanmani' style is kundan (traditional pure gold setting) set with diamonds and rubies with a cluster of
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, 24k Gold

Indian Antique Seven Strand Necklace With Precious Gem Stones and Pearls
Located in London, GB
with rare yellow sapphires (Indian topaz), rubies and emeralds. The necklace terminates on each side
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Antique Mid-18th Century Indian Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, 24k Gold

Maharani Gold “Hathphool” or Hand Flower
Located in Nuevo Leon, MX
Old Maharani gold "Hathphool" or Hand Flower with diamonds, rubies, and turquoise. The center piece
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise

Multi Gem Nine Planet Necklace
Located in Fifth Avenue, NY
, Diamond,Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Topaz and Cat's eye chrysoberyl< Each representing one of the 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, To...

Bayco 11.28 Carat Sugarloaf Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Gold Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
Mogul Collection by Bayco is inspired by the fabulous jewels of the Indian Maharajas. Majestic diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Bayco 47.05 Carat Cabochon Colombian Emerald Diamond Platinum Silver Ring
By Bayco
Located in New York, NY
the fabulous jewels of the Indian Maharajas. Majestic diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Silver

Clarissa Bronfman Pink Ruby Diamond Crystal Ruby Indian Vintage Pendant Necklace
By Clarissa Bronfman
Located in New York, NY
sterling silver bottom clasp - pave diamond 925 sterling silver closing top clasp Vintage Indian pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Diamond, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Victorian Indian Rose Cut Ruby Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These earrings are composed of 14kt gold, features diamonds and rubies with a pearl accent. In
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20th Century Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

Vintage Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Indian Head Ring Size 7.5
Located in New York, NY
Weight: 6.6 Grams Stone: Ruby (1.5 mm) & Diamond (1.25-2.0 mm) Face of Ring: 20.0 x 19.5 x 4.8 mm
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20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tamil Nadu 19th Century Indian Gold Ruby Diamond Lingam Amulet Box
Located in Austin, TX
cabochons and two smaller ruby cabochons flank a large table cut diamond in the center. The interior with
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Emerald Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Geneva, CH
Beads and cabochon rubies, beads and carved emeralds, faceted ruby beads, circular-cut diamonds
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Vintage 1960s American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Magnificent Indian Maharajah Style Emerald Ruby Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
ruby cabochons weighing 16.82 cts., a 41.84 ct. emerald cabochon, a 48.33 ct. baroque spinel bead, and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Retro Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Spinel, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

5.80 Carat Crimson Ruby Diamond Cocktail Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.80 carat of ruby is studded with 1.07 carat of white brilliant diamond in this beautiful cocktail
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

5.6 Carat Ruby and Diamond Stud Earring
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5.60 carat of ruby beads are set with 0.76 carat of white brilliant round diamond. The setting of
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Indian Kundan 18K Gold Ring with 1ct Ruby and 1.8ct Rose-Cut Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A regal and richly detailed vintage Indian ring, handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold in the
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Mid-20th Century Indian Revival Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

17 carat oval cut ruby and diamond bracelet
Located in London, GB
This delicately made bracelet consists of approximately 17 carats of oval cut rubies and
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

CGL GRJ Japan Lab Certified Diamond and Ruby Solitare Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Certified 1.53 carat vivid red ruby. The ring is a perfect match of diamonds and ruby for a perfect bridal
Category

2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

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Indian Diamond Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact indian diamond ruby you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect indian diamond ruby may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing indian diamond ruby — no matter the origin — is easy, but Malpani Jewels, Gems Paradise and Amyn The Jeweler each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also rose cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. Most of our indian diamond ruby for sale are for women, but there are 41 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is an Indian Diamond Ruby?

The price for a indian diamond ruby starts at $725 and tops out at $585,000 with these rings, on average, selling for $6,158.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Questions About Indian Diamond Ruby
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    While rubies, one of the most expensive gemstones, are worth about $20,000 per carat, diamonds are worth between $2,500 and $18,000 per carat. Diamonds are a bit less rare than rubies.