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Turtle Inspired Vivid Red Ruby and White Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
1.00 carat of vivid red ruby is set along with 1.5 carat of white brilliant round diamond in this
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

22K indian bridal navratna diamond polki necklace set Indian wedding jewellery
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Indulge in the timeless opulence of Indian craftsmanship with this regal 22K gold Navratan bridal
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2010s Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Cat’s Eye, Hessonite, 22k...

18k Gold 6.10 Carat, Natural Mozambique Ruby and Diamonds Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful Mozambique Ruby & Diamonds Cocktail Ring set in 18K Rose gold. The combined weight
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Mozambique, Cabochon Carved Ruby Diamond Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A stunning pair of carved & cabochon Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K gold and Diamonds. The rubies
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds
Located in Long Island City, NY
A rare Indian "Mughal" rock crystal and gold handle with diamonds rubies and emeralds. Mughal
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Boxes and Cases

Materials

Gold

Rare Indian Mughal Rock Crystal and Gold Handle with Diamonds Rubies Emeralds
Located in Queens, NY
A rare Indian "Mughal" rock crystal and gold handle with diamonds rubies and emeralds. Mughal
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold

Large White Gold Oval Ruby and Diamond Knuckle Ring
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant but bold this ruby and diamond knuckle ring is a show stopper! 29 oval rubies (each
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Late 20th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring
By Mousson Atelier
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby Diamond Emerald 18 Karat Yellow Gold Elephant Cocktail Ring. Gorgeous and attractive ring
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

67.68 Carats Vivid Color Ruby 0.75 Carats White Diamond Stunning Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
Elevate your elegance with these breathtaking ruby and diamond earrings, a true testament to luxury
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2010s Japanese Anglo-Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Peacock Inspired Ruby Emerald Vivid Yellow Diamond Antique Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
An elegant mix of 8.76 carats of vivid red ruby, 1.96 carat of vivid green emerald and 0.55 carat
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

18K gold natural emerald, ruby, sapphire, diamond t dangling earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Multi Stone style Earrings set in 18K white gold with diamonds, carved Zambian emeralds, natural
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Unique 40.67 Carat Old Ruby and 1.36 Carat Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A one of a kind ring set with 40.67 carat of old cut ruby and 1.36 carat of white brilliant round
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Mozambique Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Gold & Diamonds. The Ruby, completely natural
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18 Karat Gold, Natural Carved Ruby and Diamond Chandelier Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Beautifully set in a melange of yellow and white gold, natural Mozambique carved ruby and diamond
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Natural Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Ruby Diamonds Tutti-Frutti Style Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very wearable and one of a kind, natural carved Emerald, Blue Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring set
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

11.19 Carat Vivid Red Ruby with 2.78 Carat Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
5 specially cut hexagon vivid red ruby are featuring with 2.78 carat of natural vivid yellow
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

15.3 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 1.98 Carat Vivid Yellow White Diamond Dangle Earring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
15.37 carat vivid red ruby are set along with 1.51 carat of white brilliant round diamond and 0.47
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18K white gold, natural carved Ruby, Diamonds Morganite Drop earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous pair of Ruby & Morganite drop earrings set in 18K gold and diamonds. The ruby is natural
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Morganite, Ruby, 18k Gold

Set in 18 Karat White Gold Oval Emerald, Ruby and Marquise Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Marquise Diamonds. The combined weight of the Emeralds and Rubies is 15.66 carats. All the stones are
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mughal Empire Vintage Enameled Bracelet 22Kt Gold 8.93 Ctw in Diamonds Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
discrete screw as a security lock which complement and integrate in the design. Diamonds: Bezel set with
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Classic Indian wedding jewellery, Navratna gold and diamond polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
enhancing the beauty of the pendant. The pendant has been done in a pankhi shape with a Bangkok ruby at
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Hessonite, Cat’s Eye, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Cultured Pea...

11 Carat Mughal Cut Vivid Green Emerald 16 Carat Vivid Red Ruby 18k Old Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
carat of vivid red ruby in this gorgeous looking antique ring. A total of 1.60 carat of white brilliant
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K gold Indian Jadau navratna polki pendant Kundan Meena polki pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

A indian and islamic heritage Mughal multi gem pendant in 18K gold Navratna
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Presenting a refined piece of Indian elegance: this 18K gold Navratan pendant is a compact yet
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

3.90 Carat Vivid Red Hexagon Twin Ring with 6.30 Carat Vivid Yellow Diamond
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
A piece to have in your collection. A ring which demands attention. Two specially cut hexagon ruby
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Green Gold Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
, orange, rust and red. Tags: Topaz, diamond, ruby, gems, Indian, African, Oriental, Asian, jewelry.    
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20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Large Vintage Cartier Jewelry Green Gold Silk Scarf with Irish Linen Cushion
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
: Topaz, diamond, ruby, gems, Indian, African, Oriental, Asian, jewellery.  
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20th Century French Pillows and Throws

Materials

Textile

Anglo-Indian Style Diamond Ruby Emerald Gold Enamel Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Old world design with colorful old world style. Featuring rose cut rubies and diamonds that are
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Anglo-Indian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

19th Century South Indian Gemstone Cluster Ring Emerald Rubies Diamond
Located in London, GB
A scarce 19th century Indian emerald, ruby and diamond gold cluster ring, from Deccan or South
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Antique 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Massive High Karat Indian Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Massive Indian Ring - Moghul Style set with Tigers marauding Wildlife. Size 9
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Indian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 22k Gold

22 Karat Diamond and Ruby Indian Pendant 1.50 Ct Necklace 33.60 grams
Located in Laguna Hills, CA
Indian-style pendants and chains are set with rubies, emeralds, diamonds, and pearls. A large style
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20th Century Indian Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Black Bakelite ruby diamond silver Bracelet
Located in Nantucket, MA
safeties at the side. Sits close to the wrist. diamond weight is 3.46ct; ruby is 2.40ct Fine Jewelry
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20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Antique Diamond Enamel and Ruby Ring
Located in Geneva, CH
Antique Enamel rose cut Diamond and cabochon Ruby Ring. Blue and green enamel, diamond and ruby
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Enamel

Cartier Les Oiseaux Liberes Ruby Diamond Necklace, Parrot
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The main piece is a diamond head parrot with an Onyx nose Emerald eye and 8 tassels in rubies. The
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2010s French Anglo-Indian Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Boho Ruby and Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
By Jewels by Jacob
Located in Dallas, TX
This Bohemian style ruby and diamond ring is perfect for everyday. Its low profile makes it
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21st Century and Contemporary Anglo-Indian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bombe Hinged Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Antique Cut Diamond Emerald Ruby Sapphire Bombe Hinged Vermeil Bangle fits up to 7'' inch wrist
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Vermeil

Rock Crystal Pink Topaz Ruby Diamond Gold Dangle Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Oval, faceted pink topaz, cabochon rubies set in 22k mogal beads, rock crystal drops and diamonds
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2010s American Anglo-Indian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Ruby, Topaz, White Diamond

22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold 17.08 Carat Cabochon Ruby Diamond Ring The stately solitaire ruby oval domed
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2010s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Natural Ruby and Diamonds Cluster Style Stud Earrings
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous pair of Ruby and Diamond Studs set in 18K White gold. The Rubies are of Mozambique
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby Diamond Necklace Earring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Natural Ruby & Diamond Necklace & Earrings Set 18K Gold & Silver Elegant and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

Natural Ruby Rose Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace Set Earrings In 18 Karat Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A gorgeous Ruby and Rose Cut Diamonds Choker Necklace Set & Dangler Earrings set in 18K Gold. The
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

A 22K gold Indian Emerald and Diamond polki peacock pendant
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Set with a 40ct carved emerald as tail, this pendant is adorned with diamond polkis and small
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2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Bochic “Orient” Diamond Ruby Vintage Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Diamond & Ruby Vintage Solitaire Ring Set In 18K & Silver Natural heart shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Anglo-Indian Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Bird Ring Handcrafted
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Statement Bird Ring Handcrafted It’s not easy to define in
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa Diamonds Set In 18K Gold S
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Vintage Retro” Natural Rubies from Africa & Diamonds Set In 18K Gold & Silver Can wear as
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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Anklets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

CGL Japan Laboratory Certified Vivid Red Ruby Set in PT 900 Platinum
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
1.14 carat of Vivid Red ruby is set with 0.12 carat of white brilliant wound diamond in Platinum
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2010s Hong Kong Anglo-Indian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Rare and Magnificent Precious and Semi-Precious Gold Indian NavaRatna Necklace
Located in Nantucket, MA
This is an incredible and beautiful necklace connected to the Indian mythology of the NavaRatna
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Early 20th Century Indian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 22k Gold

22K Gold Indian Navratan ring enamelled in green and yellow
Located in Bangkok,, TH
gemstone namely Ruby, diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Cat' Eye, Hessonite Garnet, Coral, Yellow Sapphire and Blue
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
. Navratnas of the nine gemstones represent the nine planets on which Indian astrology is based and wearing
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Indian Diamond, Ruby and Emerald Bangle Bracelet
Located in New York City, NY
Beautiful Indian Bangle inlaid with table cut diamonds, rubies and emeralds in satin finished 18K
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Indian Diamond and Ruby Chandelier Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
Ruby and diamond Caifa earrings with table-cut diamonds and cabochon rubies in 18K yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Indian Plaques, 15, 18th century, Set Rubies, Diamonds and Enamel
Located in London, GB
coloured enamel floral design,the fronts set with either a rose cut diamond,or a cabochon Burma ruby.c,1785
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Objets d Art and Vertu

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique Indian Rose Gold Krishna Ring with Rubies and Diamonds
Located in Chicago, IL
feather. The frame is made of platinum, the rubies are pavé set, and the diamonds are set with millegrain
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold, Platinum

Rare Indian Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous diamond ring set within a flower of rubies. The shank set with diamonds and the reverse
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Indian Cluster Rings

Unique Ruby Bead Necklace with Gem-Set Indian Pendant
Located in Greenwich, CT
an 18k yellow gold "X"-shaped clasp, suspending a large Indian-style pendant with oval-shaped ruby
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20th Century Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.05 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ruby Emerald Indian Head Men’s Ring
By Hana Or
Located in Antwerp, BE
Gold: 18 Yellow gold Weight: 15.83 grams Diamonds: 0.55 ct. Colour: G Clarity: VS2 Emeralds
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2010s Italian Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Anglo-Indian Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Early Anglo-Indian snake ring with emeralds, rubies, pink sapphires, and natural black (rare to
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, 18k Gold

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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.