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LB Exclusive 14 Karat Gold 0.50 Ct Diamond and 0.90 Ct Ruby Pear Shaped Pendant
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This elegant LB Exclusive 14K Rose Gold 0.50 ct Diamond and 0.90 ct Ruby Pear Shaped Pendant
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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds And Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
millegrain settings, with 12 old rose cut diamonds, 0.36 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity. Rubies: Mounted in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 21.78 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and beautiful, Ruby Stud Earrings set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds. The weight of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Set in 18K Gold, 11.38 carats, natural un-heat Ruby Diamond Tennis Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very gorgeous and modern, one of a kind, Ruby Tennis Bracelet set in 18K Rose Gold & Diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

French 1900s Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet
Located in Poitiers, FR
diamond and a ruby. The hanging system is a spring ring. Total weight of the rubies : 0.48 carat
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Link Bracelets

Materials

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

Antique French Cut Sapphires and Diamond Earrings Set in Platinum
Located in Southport, CT
well as a Sapphire, Ruby and Diamond Ring set in Platinum. French Cut Sapphires Approximately 0.75
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

J.E. Caldwell CO. Edwardian Diamond Ruby Platinum Fancy Dog Charm Circa 1920
By J.E. Caldwell Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dog charm with detailed fur texture and pavé set throughout with rose cut diamonds and small round
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Vintage 1920s Edwardian Charm Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique Ruby Diamond Gold Star Locket Pendant
Located in Miami, FL
entire star. The ruby cabochon weighs 0.55 cts and the pave beautiful rose-cut diamonds 0.50cts, graded
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Platinum Diamond Burma Ruby Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
VS to SI clarity. A smaller ring of rose cut diamonds accent the oval rubies. The rubies themselves
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

French 1905 Edwardian Earrings in 18kt Gold with Diamonds and Red Burmese Rubies
Located in Miami, FL
European round cut and old rose cut diamond, 0.44 carats, F/G color, VS/SI clarity. Rubies: Mounted in
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Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Set in 18K Gold, 21.83 carats, natural Mozambique Ruby Diamond Modern Bracelet
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A very beautiful and gorgeous, modern style, Ruby Bracelet set in 18K Yellow Gold & Diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold, diamond and ruby love charm pendant with a rebus spelling out
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

19th Century Emerald Ruby Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
representing a bee in flight, this antique jewel is set with a cabochon emerald, rose-cut diamonds and 2 rubies
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carved Tanzanite Ruby and Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
The Tanzanite, Ruby, and Diamond Art Deco Style Drop Brooch showcases a dazzling diamond loop as
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Georgian Era Antique Ruby Diamond Cross Pendant, 1700s
Located in Chicago, IL
rose cut diamonds set in rub-over settings. The center ruby is of an oval cut, other 9 rubies are of a
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

20th Century French Diamonds Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Moon Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
antique brooch is adorned with star-set rubies and rose-cut diamonds. The hanging system is a pin. Height
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Ruby Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Antique Portrait Mirror Locket
Located in Philadelphia, PA
purplish red in color. Accented by flush set rose cut diamond leaves and sun - quality consistent with age
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 26.00 Carat Ruby 0.16 Carat Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Peau D ange Coral Diamond Ruby Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Napoli, NA
quality, Peau D'Ange/Angel skin Coral and surrounded by 0.45 carat of Round brilliant cut diamonds graded
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

White Diamond Emerald Ruby Mediterranean Red Coral Peridot Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.20 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow G...

Art Nouveau Diamond Ruby Sapphire Pearl 14 Karat Gold Droplet Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
throughout by rose cut and old European cut diamonds weighing in total approximately 0.70 carat With round
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 10k ...

White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Aquamarine Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.20 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yello...

Art Nouveau Style White Diamond Emerald Ruby Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.80 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Si...

Set in 18K Gold, Rubies, Blue Sapphires, Blue Opal Diamonds Stud Earrings
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
18K Gold & natural Diamonds. The weight of the Rubies is 2.70 carats. The Rubies are completely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Harry Winston 1970s Diamond Burma Ruby Tahitian Black Pearl Earrings in Platinum
By Harry Winston
Located in Dallas, TX
of fine white diamonds and 8 carats of vivid red Burma no-heat rubies along with 2 eye-catching round
Category

Vintage 1970s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Garnet 0.10 Carat Ruby 0.24 Carat Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
, Georgian, Victorian styles, from engagement rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery
Category

Mid-20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern 18 Karat Gold 1.20 Carat Ruby 0.70 Carat Diamond Floral Stud Earrings
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Tiffany Co. Retro Brooch Pendant 14k Gold Ruby Diamond Pin Estate Jewelry
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A Tiffany & Co. Retro ruby and diamond pin brooch made of 14 karat gold. This starburst motif
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Vintage 1940s American Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Art Nouveau Natural Pearl Diamond Ruby 18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant, Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
with rose-cut diamonds. At the base, as a tassel, is a white orient pearl. The hanging system is a pin
Category

Antique 1890s French Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

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

Art Nouveau Style Diamond Emerald Sapphire Ruby Aquamarine Yellow Gold Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
have 0.40 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Tourmaline, ...

Vintage 18 Karat Gold Diamond Sapphire Emerald Ruby Floral Heart Pendant Brooch
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Retro Brooches

Materials

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

White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphir...

White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

White Diamond Ruby Emerald Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.25 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.60 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...

French 20th Century Sapphire Diamonds Rubies 18 Karat Yellow Gold Long Necklace
Located in Poitiers, FR
, numbered 2390, representing a bee with spread wings set with rose-cut diamonds, the body set with a round
Category

Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Y...

Art Nouveau Pave Diamond Ruby 14 Karat Gold Fish Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
are rose and old European cut and weigh in total approximately 0.45 carat Completed by a jump ring
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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Charm Bracelets

Materials

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

Art Nouveau White Diamond Emerald Ruby Red Coral Yellow Gold Lever-Back Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.10 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 0.40 Carats of Emeralds. These
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Ster...

White Diamond Blue Sapphire Ruby Emerald Red Coral Yellow Gold Stud Earrings
By Luigi Ferrara
Located in Naples, IT
Earrings have 0.16 Carats of White Rose Cut Diamonds. These Earrings have 1.50 Carats of Rubies, Blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Stud Earrings

Materials

Coral, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, 9...

Bailey, Banks Biddle 1880 Enamel Etruscan Queen Pendant 18kt Gold Ruby Diamond
By Bailey, Banks Biddle
Located in Miami, FL
13 European rose cut diamonds with a combined weight of 0.39 carats. Ruby Gemstones: Mounted around
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Antique 1880s American Etruscan Revival Brooches

Materials

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

Retro Aquamarine Ruby Pink Gold Link Necklace
Located in Los Angeles, CA
emerald cut, surrounded by flower motifs set with rubies and scrolling gold ornamentation. It hangs from a
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Vintage 1940s American Retro Link Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 0.80 Carat Ruby 0.55 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Platinum GIA Pave Ruby Diamond Large Heart Pendant 14k Gold Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
diamonds throughout. The 7 old oval cut rubies are set throughout the center, of which two have been
Category

Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
" is symbolised by a plus sign set with one rose cut white diamond with an approximate weight of 0.01
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five rose-cut white diamonds with a total approximate weight of
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Pearl, Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby Enamel Bird Locket
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
, comprising seventy-five half seed pearls, 1 whole seed pearl, six round cut rubies, six rose cut diamonds
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Edwardian 1900 Belle Epoque Convertible Pendant 18kt Gold 5.08ctw Diamonds Ruby
Located in Miami, FL
natural diamonds and red rubies. The diamonds have brilliant sparkle, making this brooch an eye-catching
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Large Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
" is symbolised by a plus sign set with a rose cut white diamond with a total approximate weight of
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Hier Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
" is symbolised by a plus sign set with a rose cut white diamond with an approximate weight of 0.02
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Cartier Paris 1905 Edwardian Arrow Jabot In 18Kt Gold Platinum Diamonds Rubies
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
old rose cut diamonds, 0.36 carats, G/H color, SI-1 clarity. Rubies: Mounted in millegrain settings
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Brooches

Materials

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

Vintage 18 Karat Gold 1.50 Carat Ruby 1.10 Carat Diamond Heart Tennis Bracelet
Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.
rings to rose-cut diamond brooches, also costume jewellery: Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Tennis Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Augis French Plus Qu’hier Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
of love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five rose-cut white diamonds with a
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Augis Plus Qu’Hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Forever Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
love. The word "plus" is symbolised by a plus sign set with five rose-cut white diamonds with a total
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Carving Emerald Ruby Diamond Art Deco Style Brooch in 18K White Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
carved and cabochon natural emeralds. The curvaceous border glistens with round cut diamonds and lines of
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Brooches

Materials

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

Art deco style Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond Tutti Frutti Dangle Earring
By JEWEL HUB
Located in Hong Kong, HK
set in 18K White Gold & Diamonds. The combined weight of the Blue Sapphires, Emeralds & Rubies is
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Augis French Plus Qu’hier Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Love Charm Pendant
By A. Augis
Located in London, GB
" is symbolised by a plus sign set with a rose-cut white diamond with an approximate weight of 0.01
Category

20th Century French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

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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.