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Antique Diamond Ruby and Sapphire Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18k red, white and blue gypsy ring with a single ruby, diamond and sapphire set flush inside a star
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Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Mens Retro Vintage 14k Gold 0.30ct European Diamond Pentagon Synthetic Ruby Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This men's retro vintage ring is crafted in solid 14k yellow gold and features a very fine quality
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Retro Men s 14K Rosy Yellow Gold 0.56ctw Diamond Baguette Ruby Wide Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
You are looking at an amazing men's retro ring crafted in solid 14k rosy yellow gold and features 2
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Vintage 1940s Retro Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Mens 14K Gold 1.12ct Old European Diamond Ruby Bezel Gypsy Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have an all original ring with a super fiery old European cut diamond center flush burnish
Category

Vintage 1930s Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Retro Ruby 1/2 Carat Diamond Men s Pinky Ring Unisex Cocktail or Wedding Band
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
This ruby and 1/2 carat diamond men's unisex pinky ring was crafted in the retro period 1940's and
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.20 Carat GRS Certified Oval Cut Ruby Mens Ring in 14k Yellow Gold
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage 14k solid gold Ruby gypsy style men's ring. GRS Certified Ruby with H(b) grade treatment
Category

2010s Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid-Century Diamond Ruby 18k Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring. Featuring one round brilliant cut
Category

Vintage 1960s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and 9K Yellow Gold Lion Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive men's vintage 1960s 0.06 carat ruby and 9 karat yellow gold lion ring; part
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

18K Star Ruby and Diamond Flush Mount Ring with Scalloped Gold Band, HM 1913
Located in Baltimore, MD
Our 18K flush mount ring features 2 cushion cut diamonds and 1 central ruby encased in 8 pointed
Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Pave Diamond Ruby Engagement Ring Platinum 18 Karat Yellow Gold Semi-Mount Ring
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
make a perfect setting for a 9 mm stone, which is approximately 2.25ct for a diamond. This ring would
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique Gold Gypsy Ring with Rubies and Pearls
Located in Baltimore, MD
Charming 18K mid Victorian gypsy ring with 3 natural pearls and 4 rubies in a diamond setting and
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Ruby, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold

GIA certified 0.96Ct Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K Gold (Ruby Unisex Ring)
Located in Singapore, SG
This GIA-certified Burmese ruby ring features a unisex design that complements both men and women
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

22 Karat Gold Princess Cut Diamond Ring with Square Ruby 1.56 Carat
By Malcolm Betts
Located in London, GB
9mm 22ct gold ring with square ruby 1.56cts and princess cut diamonds 0.37cts total diamond weight
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 22k Gold

GRS 3.21 Carat Siam Ruby 0.55ct Baguette Diamond 18k White Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
This beautiful 18K white gold fine ruby and diamond ring is special! The piece is accompanied by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Retro 14K Rose Gold 2.71ctw GIA Emerald F VS Diamond Ruby Band Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
white gold. The ring features a magnificent and large, GIA certified, emerald cut diamond solitaire bead
Category

Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

3D Cocktail Natural Fancy Color Diamond and Rubies Cosmopolitan French Deco
Located in New York, NY
For the Classy touch Mens 3D Tourbillon Deco / Coil wrap diamond ring Within center, depicts
Category

2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

2.09 Carat Vivid Red Pigeon s Blood Burma Ruby Emerald Cut East-West Ring
By Gad Co.
Located in Miami, FL
GIA and GRS certified 2.09 Carat Emerald Cut Ruby and Diamond East West Ring in 18K Solid Yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Band Rings

Materials

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

GIA certified 1.37Ct Unisex designed Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K white Gold
Located in Singapore, SG
This ring features a stunning Burma unheated ruby that's transparent, eye-clean, and free of any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, White Gold

Tresor Paris Bespoke 1.00 Carat Round Diamond 18k Gold Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Tresor Paris
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color G-H clarity VS - SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Pl...

Retro Mauboussin Trabert Hoeffer Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, circa 1940s
By Trabert Hoeffer Mauboussin
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
Retro Trabert & Hoeffer Mauboussin Ruby and Diamond Gold Bangle, ca. 1940s An iconic gold bangle
Category

Vintage 1940s American Retro Clamper Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Men s Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA Certified as "Pigeon Blood Red"
Located in Northampton, MA
-made men's ring. Lined straight up along either side of the ruby are three small white and clean (G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Men s Ruby and Diamond Ring, 18 Karat Yellow Gold with GIA Ruby Report
Located in Honolulu, HI
Stunning Men's Ruby & Diamond ring in 18k yellow gold. The beautiful cut triangle cut natural Ruby
Category

Late 20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby Diamond Ring Midcentury Certified Heat Only
Located in Northampton, MA
What a timeless and classic men's ruby and diamond ring! Dating to the 1950s, this sleek, buttery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

1.15 Carat Men s Ruby Diamond Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.51 Carat Ruby and 0.45 Carat Diamond Men s Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Gemstones: 1 Oval Ruby at 3.51 Carats. Diamonds: 18 Brilliant Round White Diamonds at 0.45 Carats. SI
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Ruby Yellow Gold Square Men s Ring
Located in New York, NY
This elegant men's ring is made in 14k yellow gold and features 12 square channel-set rubies
Category

Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mens Cabochon Ruby Diamond Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cabochon ruby diamond and gold gentleman’s estate ring. DETAILS: Gentleman’s cabochon ruby
Category

1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond and Ruby Playboy Bunny Mens Signet Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
of .20 Carat Diamonds and a Ruby as the eye. The rings total weight in grams is 15.3. Ring is a size
Category

Vintage 1980s American Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band
By Estate Jewelry
Located in East Brunswick, NJ
Mens Diamond Ruby Ring 14K White Gold Band This gorgeous estate ring is finely crafted in solid
Category

20th Century Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

American Bowling Congress Perfect Game 300 Ring Diamond Ruby Mens
Located in Dearborn, MI
American Bowling Congress Perfect Game 300 Ring Diamond Ruby Mens Genuine American Bowling
Category

1990s Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby

2.20ct Natural Ruby Diamonds Mens Ring 14kt Channel
Located in New York, NY
Mens Masculine Diamond & Ruby ring 1.50ct. Natural Round Cut Rubies Vivid red & transparent
Category

2010s American Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3.16 Carat Men s Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with a beautiful and vibrant Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Lion s Head Ring, 14kt .35ct Round Brilliant Men s
Located in Greensboro, NC
head. The lion’s eyes are set with shimmering white diamonds and a ruby is displayed in its mouth
Category

20th Century Unknown Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.23 Carat Men s Ruby Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
By Roshe Jewels
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We also carry a Mens' Collection! This unique Mens' Ring is set with 10 Baguette Cut Rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and White Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold. The Diamonds are cut in emerald shape, in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold
By Unbranded
Located in New York, NY
Ruby and White Diamond Men Band in 18K Yellow Gold. The Diamonds are cut in emerald shape, in a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds & Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men's Ring 18 Karat 2Tone Gold Ring Invisible or
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

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

1.0 Carat, 7 Stone Ruby Diamond Traditional Men s Ring 14 Karat Y Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
1.0 Carat, 7 Stone Ruby & Diamond Traditional Men's Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold Ring , Estate
Category

Early 2000s Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamonds Princess Cut Invisible Set Rubies Men s Ring 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Invisible or Mystery set Princess cut Natural Ruby And Diamond ring in 14 K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.25 Carat Round White Diamond 18 KT Yellow Gold Men s Claw Set Band Signet Ring
By Hasbani Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Round brilliant white color H clarity SI Diamond claw set ring set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold. This
Category

2010s British Modern Band Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Pl...

HENRYK KASTON Persian Turquoise, Diamond and Ruby Ring
Located in Litchfield, CT
ring is set with a stunning Persian turquoise cabochon surrounded by a twist of diamonds, rubies and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Dome Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

18K Diamond Set Ruby and Diamond Gypsy Ring, Hallmarked 1891
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K Victorian gypsy ring with 2 diamonds and 1 center ruby in a diamond setting and hallmarked
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

GRS Certified 6.2 Carat Ruby Diamond Bezel Set 14K Gold Gypsy Style Mens Ring
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage 14K solid gold Ruby gypsy style men's ring features a 6.20 Carat GRS Certified Oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Unisex Men Ring natural 1ct Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS 8.5 / 8gr.
Located in SE
A Ring in solid Yellow 18K Yellow Gold with oval cut natural Ruby stone, Red with tint of Pink
Category

20th Century European Retro Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Vintage Men Ring Ruby Red solid 14K Yellow Gold ØUS 10.25/ 7.1gr
Located in SE
A Ring for Men with cast and engraved floral decorations on wide shoulders adorned with bezel set
Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Hallmarked B ham 1898 Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Star-Set 3 Stone Gypsy Ring
Located in Baltimore, MD
18k diamond gypsy ring adorned with 2 cushion cut rubies and 1 center diamond encased in 8 pointed
Category

Antique 1890s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 15 Karat Gypsy Ring with Rubies and Opals
Located in Baltimore, MD
Beautiful antique 15k rose gold gypsy ring with 2 opals set in an incised diamond with 2 rubies at
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, 15k Gold

Mens Large Carved Lion Head Ring with Diamonds Gemstones 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Diamond Clarity: VS Ring Size: 12 1/2 Ruby Weight: 30.3 Graduated Band Width: 4.5mm - 10.1mm Ornament
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Men s Snake Ring from Gold Rush Era Devours All Other Snake Rings
Located in Northampton, MA
from which to choose. Many will feature large diamonds, sapphires, emeralds or rubies. And while this
Category

Antique 1850s American Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

4.60 Carat Natural Ruby and Diamond 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Men s Ring
Located in Los Angeles, CA
4.60 Carats Impressive Red Ruby and Natural Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Men's Ring Suggested
Category

2010s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

C1880 Intertwined Snake Studded with Paste Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire Rubies
Located in Baltimore, MD
Substantial Victorian 10K double headed snake ring with diamond and ruby paste heads and two pairs
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 10k Gold

Black Opal Ring with Ruby-Red Spinels Diamonds 37 Grams Certified No-Heat
Located in Northampton, MA
mesmerizing centerpiece of this iconic men's opal ring. I searched for decades for a substantial, world-class
Category

2010s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, Opal, Spinel, Black Opal, 18k Gold

Wonderful Victorian Double Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful Victorian Double Snake Ring set in 15 Carat slightly rose gold with natural rubies set
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Certified Untreated Red Jade Ring from Midcentury
Located in Northampton, MA
. Today, men's rings are set with smoky quartz, black diamond or glass-filled ruby. How bold, how
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 14k Gold

Jade Ring in Rose Gold, circa 1940s
Located in Northampton, MA
," a gem of divine magnificence. It is the superior to the ruby, the diamond, and the emerald because
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Retro Signet Rings

Materials

Jade, 10k Gold

Lavender Jade Ring in Platinum Certified Untreated, Rare
Located in Northampton, MA
so it's often used in fine, delicate designs as you see in Edwardian diamond engagement rings. But
Category

1990s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Jade, Platinum

Vintage Dog Pin Gold Gemstones 14k Brooch Estate Jewelry
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
dog’s eyes are accented with rubies, the nose features a sapphire. The body is made of turquoise. This
Category

Vintage 1980s Unknown Brooches

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

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Mens Ruby And Diamond Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact mens ruby and diamond ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, Yellow Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 9 vintage or 12 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. You’re likely to find the perfect mens ruby and diamond ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. A mens ruby and diamond ring from Stambolian and Alberto — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for an emerald cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and oval cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a mens ruby and diamond ring, you’ll find that many are available today for men, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and women.

How Much is a Mens Ruby And Diamond Ring?

Prices for a mens ruby and diamond ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $840 and can go as high as $13,475, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,485.

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.  

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 ringsvintage 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.

Questions About Mens Ruby And Diamond Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, some men's wedding rings have diamonds. Men are free to wear any type of ring as a wedding ring, and you'll find many options with one or more diamonds set into their bands. Wedding rings for men may also feature colored gemstones, like sapphires or rubies, in addition to or in place of diamonds, or they may be formed entirely out of metal. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of men's wedding rings.