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Diamond and Five Ruby Gold Ring
Located in New York, NY
. 2.09 carats. Enhanced with 8 rose-cut diamonds weighing collectively approx. 0.08ct. Ruby total
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Antique Late 18th Century Unknown Victorian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum 14 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Flower Band
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: platinum & 14K rose gold Diamond: 25 round single cut = 0.37cttw Color: I Clarity: SI2-I1
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Nazarelle 14 Karat Rose Gold Diamond and Ruby Eternity Band
By Nazarelle
Located in Houston, TX
This ring is made in 14k rose gold and features 15 round cut rubies weighing 1.95ct prong set. Also
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring, C. 1880
Located in Aspen, CO
small prong set rose cut diamonds encircle a natural bright red ruby, probably from Burma. This old
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Antique Late 19th Century American High Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Monogrammed Band
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French Ruby and Diamond 14k Rose Gold Monogrammed Band. Featuring 15 rose cut
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Antique 1890s Belle Époque Band Rings

Materials

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

2.70 Carat Diamonds 4.66 Navette Rubies Emeralds Sapphires Rose Gold Silver Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
, ITEMS AT AUCTIONS AND ONGOING PROMOTIONS. Unique round shape cocktail retrò ring realized in 9K rose
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Vintage 1950s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

0.60Ct Ruby 0.38Ct Diamond, 9k Rose Gold Cluster Ring - Antique Circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat natural ruby and 0.38 carat diamond, 9 karat rose gold
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Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

1925s Art Deco Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Rose Gold Platinum Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
has a lozenge- shaped decoration entirely set with rose-cut diamonds, and which retains in the center
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Set in 18K Rose Gold, Ruby, Tsavorite Diamonds Snake Cocktail Ring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby & Tsavorite Cocktail snake Ring set in 18K Rose Gold & natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Joke Quick Rose Gold 5.22 Ct. Burmese Ruby Diamond Mosaic Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
envolved, in 18K Rose gold 10.3 gram. Pave set with : Burmese Rubies Old Type Cut 5.22 ct.; DEGVVS
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Ring, Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A Ruby and Diamond Ring from the Georgian Era in yellow gold, with six mixed cut rubies and six
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Antique Sugarloaf Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fabulous antique ruby and diamond ring. A unique sugarloaf cabochon ruby of Burmese
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Early 20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Snake Ring
Located in London, GB
the face and neck are filled with slightly smaller round faceted old and rose cut diamonds. This
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Antique 19th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Morganite Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
diamonds and French cut rubies sparkle around the gemstone and are set with fine milgrain details. Perfect
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.32 Carat Diamond and Ruby Solitaire Engagement Ring
By Royaal Stones Ltd
Located in Bangkok, Thailand
A very unique, art-deco looking 1.32 carat round rose-cut Diamond and Ruby solitaire engagement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Band Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby Diamond Band 14 Karat Rose Gold Ring Alternative Wedding Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
Elegant & finely detailed vintage ruby & diamond band, crafted in 14 karat rose gold. 7 estimated
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Contemporary 5.68 Carats Ruby Cabochon Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Gemstone Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. Prong set in basket and flanked by tapered shoulders. Pavé set with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond 14K Rose Gold Antique Lovers Knot Snake Band Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
total - cushion cut transparent medium red Diamonds are old mine and rose cut - weighing approximately
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Antique 1860s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

13.53 ct Tanzanite White Diamonds Rubies Sapphires Emeralds White Rose Gold Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
cut little rubies, blue sapphires and emeralds. Diamonds 0.57 ct Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Emeralds
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Vintage 1970s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Rose G...

Late Victorian Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire Ring, circa 1900s
Located in London, GB
carat yellow gold and the shoulders have rose cut diamonds grain set along them. They have a carat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Edwardian Diamond and Ruby Snake Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
A magnificent diamond and ruby snake ring from the Edwardian (ca1910) era! Crafted in 14kt yellow
Category

Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Harlequin Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Georgian Diamond Ruby Sapphire Emerald 18 Karat Rose Gold Harlequin Ring. Featuring one old
Category

Antique 1830s Georgian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Floral Ring
Located in London, GB
showcases a wonderful open floral themed frame consisting of a vast array of rose cut diamonds. However, the
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Five-Stone Ring, circa 1870s
Located in London, GB
This hand made Victorian ring is made up of three rubies and two diamonds. The rubies have a
Category

Antique 1870s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Certified .95 Carat Ruby Diamond Halo Rose Gold Victorian Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Original red ruby diamond halo engagement ring. Circa 1880-1889 with old mine halo of diamonds
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Antique Late 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Joke Quick Rose Gold Red Spinel Pigeon s Blood Red Ruby Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
18K Rose Gold Red Spinel, Pigeon's Blood Red Ruby & Diamond Mosaic Pave Ring, handmade in Belgium
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Spinel, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond and Pearl Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
. Beneath, an openwork chiselled fan shaped white gold design is set with rose cut diamonds. Above the
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Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...

GIA Certified No Heat Burma Carved Ruby Diamond Cocktail Rose Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
14 karat rose gold ring set with no heat carved Burma Ruby with foliate motif Ruby weighing 4.34
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2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Art Deco Portrait Diamond and Ruby Cluster Ring
Located in London, GB
Dimensions: 9mm x 8mm Ruby Dimensions: Approx. 22 (1mm) Rose Cut Diamond Dimensions: 6 (0.5mm) Period: Circa
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

1940s Chevalier with Diamonds and Ruby yellow Gold Ring
Located in MADRID, ES
cut diamonds and a synthetic ruby. The rose cut diamonds, totaling 0.24 carats, add a vintage charm to
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Diamond Ruby Gold Panther Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, the panther has 2 mesmerizing ruby eyes and is made in 18k rose gold. Ring Size 6.75
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian 0.75ct Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A vibrant red ruby is the star of this Victorian ring. The ruby is oval shaped, and is 0.75 carat
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby Diamond Gold Flower Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A sweet blossoming flower featuring approximately 6 carats of round-cut bright rubies pave-set over
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1970s Ruby Sapphire Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold. The rose gold band is ornamented with a 0.28Ct oval mixed cut ruby, the white gold band a
Category

20th Century Unknown Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, ...

Morganite Pink Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Ring in 14K Rose Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
(approx) emerald cut peach morganite center stone accented by glittering diamonds flanked by pink rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Morganite, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds, July Birthstone Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with genuine ruby and diamonds. July birthstone. Weight: 1.25 g. Main stone
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2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Gold Ring with Ruby and Diamonds. July birthstone ruby ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
14 karat gold ring with genuine ruby and diamonds. July birthstone. Weight: 1.25 g. Main stone
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold, Pink Morganite, Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This bold square top ring is made in 14k rose gold and features a 12x12mm square cushion cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

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
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Vintage 1940s Retro Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Victorian Five Stone Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in London, GB
gemstones in a single line formation including a trio of pink natural rubies and a duo of old cut diamonds
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Diamond Ruby Double Head Snake Ring Platinum 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Old Mine cut diamonds weighing approximately .36 carat total weight and 5 natural rubyies. The ring is
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

19th Century French Napoleon III Lily Flower Shape Ruby Diamond Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
a lily flower wrapped on the finger entirely set with rose- cut diamonds and an antique brilliant
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Ruby, Pink and Blue Diamond Pave Ring
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
One of a kind ring in 18K rose gold 4,7 g & blackened sterling silver (The stones are set on silver
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2010s Belgian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blue Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Ster...

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Target Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a lovely ruby and diamond target ring crafted at a time when the Art Deco style was at
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20th Century Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Georgian Emerald, Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Gold Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
is a pair of rose cut diamonds and then rubies. The ring is modelled in 18ct gold and made in
Category

Antique Early 1800s British Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold

French 20th Century Ruby Natural Pearl Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
polylobed pattern decorated with a ruby in the center surrounded by 4 natural half pearls and 4 rose- cut
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose...

14K Rose Gold Madeira Citrine, Ruby, White and Chocolate Dia Maltese Cross Ring
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K rose gold Diamond: 16 round brilliant cut = 0.20cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate Diamond Natural Ruby Cocktail Ring
Located in Napoli, NA
Beautiful 18k rose Gold Cluster Ring centered with a Sparkling Old mine cut Diamond weighing 0,90
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Art Nouveau Antique Ruby Emerald and Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
round faceted ruby (approximately 0.60 ct), and ten old cut diamonds (approximately 0.30 ct tw). Height
Category

Early 20th Century Russian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby

Art Deco Ruby and Diamond Navette Ring
Located in London, GB
square calibrated red rubies, creating a vivid contrast before a single rose cut diamond at either
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique ring with oval ruby and diamonds.
Located in Chorzów, PL
. and 8 rose-cut diamonds with a total weight of approx. 0.24 ct. Ring size: 12 (EU 52) - ask about the
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1940 s Old European Diamond Ruby 14 Karar Rose Gold Retro Vintage Cocktail Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
This 1940's Retro diamond and ruby ring highlights an Old European cut diamond weighing
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Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Retro Ruby Diamond Belt Buckle Ring Adjustable Vintage 14 Karat Rose Yellow Gold
Located in Torrance, CA
rose gold. The white gold buckle is set with mixed cut diamonds that total an estimated 0.06 carats
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Band Rings

Materials

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

Corals, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Gold and Silver Retro Cocktail Ring
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
decorations and adornments in rose gold studded with diamonds, emeralds, rubies and yellow sapphires. This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Retro Fashion Rings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose ...

Diamond Ruby Poppy Flower Platinum and Gold Ring
Located in Troy, MI
1.54 ct rose cut round fancy yellow diamond 500 round rubies 10.75 cttw 50 round white diamonds 0.63
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21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Antique Ruby and Diamond Ring of 18k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Victorian Maltese Cross Ring with Rubies & Rose-Cut Diamonds in 18K Gold, Dated 1874 Elevate your
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Antique 1870s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Aquamarine, Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Gold and Silver Ring.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
pearls, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and diamonds. This ring was totally handmade by Italian master
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Vintage 1960s Italian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose...

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Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact rose cut diamond ring and ruby you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Rose Gold and 18k Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 44 antique edition and 40 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat versions are of considerable interest. Creating a rose cut diamond ring and ruby has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Georgios Collections Inc, H H Jewels and Iris Fine Jewelry are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and mixed cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a rose cut diamond ring and ruby, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby?

Prices for a rose cut diamond ring and ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $431 and can go as high as $21,317, while this accessory, on average, fetches $3,085.

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 Rose Cut Diamond Ring And Ruby
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    Rose-cut diamonds are uncommon in modern jewelry and are often associated with antique styles like Victorian or Georgian. The rose cut is circular like its namesake flower, with a flat top and a domed crown with either 12 or 24 facets. This cut dates back to the 16th century. Find a collection of antique and vintage rose-cut diamond rings on 1stDibs today.