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Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby & White Topaz Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi natural gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Art Deco Ruby Cocktail Ring, Enamel Set in 18k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Enamel, Ruby Natural Beautiful Ruby Cabochon - 9 carats Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver, Enamel

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Capri” Ruby Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Bochic “Capri” Ruby & Multi Color Gem Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold & Silver Multi
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, Peridot, Ruby, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Oval Shape Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Red Ruby Ring Set In 18 K Gold & Silver Natural Red Ruby, Oval Shape - 14
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...

Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Sapphire, Opal & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Blue Opal
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Yellow Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yell...

Antique 9K Rose Gold Engraved Flower Ring with Red Stones and Faux Seed Pearls
Located in London, GB
Beautiful antique 9K rose gold hand engraved flower ring, with red stones and faux seed pearls. The
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Band Rings

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Ring Natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Yellow Gold Platinum Ø US6 / 1.9gr
Located in SE
Fine cluster Ruby Ring made between ca.1900 -1930s. Combination of Gold, Platinum Ruby and Diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s European Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Red Ruby Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Beautiful Deep Red Ruby Cabochon - 9 carats Natural Oval
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Silver

Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire Ruby Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Natural Multi Sapphire & Ruby Cocktail Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, South Sea Pearl...

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl & Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South Sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Baroque Pearl, Coral & Multi Sapphires Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Baroque South
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Sapphire,...

Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Multi Color Fancy Sapphires & Pearl Ring Set 18K Gold & Silver Multi Color Pastel
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sa...

Russian Imperial Halo Ring 1.85ct Diamond Rubies 56 14K Gold Ø US7.5 / 2.8gr
Located in SE
Halo ring made in Tsarist Imperial Russia ca. late XIX - early XX century. Flower crown with parts
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Silver, 14k Gold

Antique Ring 0.5 Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Rose Gold Ø4.75 US / 2.2 g
Located in SE
Beautiful Gold, Ruby + Diamonds Ring, made circa 1900 -1920s. Solid 18ct rose Gold twisted frame
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver

1901 Nordic Ring 0.7 ct natural Red Ruby solid 18K Gold ØUS5.75 /2.05 gr
Located in SE
Ring for every day in solid 18K Yellow Gold decorated with natural Red Ruby of oval diamond cut 5.5
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Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique Imperial Russian Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 56 14K Gold Ø 6.5US / 1.62 gr
Located in SE
Antique Art Nouveau period Imperial period Russian Ring featuring an square cut Natural ruby and
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Antique Early 1900s Russian Art Nouveau Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

22K Gold Indian Navratan ring enamelled in green and yellow
Located in Bangkok,, TH
Traditional Mogul style Kundan Meena Navratna gold ring is hand enameled on band with specially
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2010s Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Wendy Brandes 18K Gold and Gemstone Dragon Ring With Hidden Knight
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
The Dragon & Knight "Maneater" Ring The 18K-yellow-gold dragon, covered in green garnets and brown
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Brown Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Tsavorite, 1...

1880 s Victorian Pearl 3.95 Carats Fancy Colored Sapphire 18 Karat Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
karat gold. Circa: 1880s. Ring Size: 5 & sizable. Measures North to South 26.0 mm and sits 5.0 mm high
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sap...

1940 Nordic 4 stones Ring Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum Ø US 7.75 / 1.8g
Located in SE
Beautiful four-stones Ring in Art- Deco Style. Band in solid 18ct Yellow Gold with clusters in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Diamond Ruby Statement Ring18k Gold 2.93 Ct Women Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CERTIFIED $1,790 LADIES FINELY FACETED QUALITY RUBY AND DIAMOND 18 KT RING 2.93 TOTAL CT total
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2010s American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique Ring natural 0.75ct Ruby 0.3ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold ØUS6.25 /3.1 gr
Located in SE
Three stones Ruby and Diamonds Ring hand- made in ca. 1920s- 1930s. This design with secure bezel
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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Edwardian Carved Pearl Swan Ring Diamond Eternity Band 14 Karat
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This beautiful ring is made from a free form pearl that has been carved to imitate feathered wings
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Unusual Mother of Pearl Inlaid Snake Ring
Located in New York, NY
gold and set with mother of pearl tiles throughout the undulating body. Tiny rubies form eyes. Design
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Vintage 1980s American More Rings

Materials

Amethyst, 14k Gold

1960 s Gold Picnic Basket Charm with Pearls, Sapphires, and Rubies
Located in Lexington, KY
beautiful rubies, sapphires, and freshwater pearls! This little picnic basket is just too cute! Wear it as a
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Vintage 1960s Retro More Jewelry

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold

Huge Ruby Cabochon 30 carats 14K
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This huge Ruby Cabochon is remarkable. It is over 30 carats and sits on the finger very nicely
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Vintage 1980s American Artisan Dome Rings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold

18K Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage Unheated GIA Certified VS Fine Huge 12.96 Carats!
Located in Sylvania, GA
18K HUGE UNHEATED RUBY DIAMOND 12.96 CARAT VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 11.34 Carat Rich Ruby Crowned
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Antique Ring 0.36ct natural Ruby Diamonds solid 18K Gold Platinum ØUS7 / 1.65 gr
Located in SE
Beautiful Ruby and Diamonds Ring made ca. 1920s - 1930s. Fragmented Swedish hallmarks, 18K, metal
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Natural Fire Opal Rubies Set In 18K Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring Natural Fire Opal & Rubies Set In 18K & Silver Natural Ruby Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Ruby, Fire Opal, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Ruby Diamond Ring Vintage 14K GIA Unheated Certified VS Natural Huge 14.88 CTS
Located in Sylvania, GA
VINTAGE RING! Rare Huge 13.36 Carat Rich Red Ruby Crowned With 1.52 Carats of Sparkling Diamonds White
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20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Ruby in 14 Kt Rose Filled Woven Cocktail Statement Ring by the Artist
By Sheila Westera London
Located in Engelberg, CH
wine red ruby, set in war rose gold in a heart shape, is ultimately timeless. Heart rings are often
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold-filled, Rose Gold

Bochic “Capri” South Sea Pearl Multi Natural Gem Cocktail Ring Set in 22K ..
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi gem & South Sea Pearl set in 22 Gold & Silver Baroque white south sea
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, South Sea Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Pl...

Studio Rêves Handcrafted Giant Elephant Cocktail Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Studio Rêves
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
: 0.23cts Pearl Weight: 0.21 cts Ring Size: 6 US (Resizing can be done) IGI Certification can be done on
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Unique Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Five Row Gemstone Ring, 1.40ct
Located in San Francisco, CA
14K Yellow Gold, the design features 5 Rows of Natural Gemstones - Sapphire, Opal, Pearl, Turquoise
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Band Rings

Materials

Opal, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Javanese Gold and Sapphire Ring Cabochon 7th - 15th Century Indonesian
Located in London, GB
A scarce ancient Javanese gold and sapphire ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Javanese Solitaire Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold

Gold NavaRatna Precious and Semi-Precious Stone Ring
Located in Nantucket, MA
the wearer. 22K gold with emerald, ruby, sapphire diamonds, pearl, coral, yellow sapphire, hessonite
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Late 20th Century Cluster Rings

Nardi Venice Unusual Turban Cocktail Ring In 18Kt Gold With Color Gemstones
By Nardi
Located in Miami, FL
A cocktail ring designed by Nardi. Very rare vintage ring, created in Venice Italy by the iconic
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20th Century Italian Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Vintage Exotic Dragon Gold Diamond Multi Gems Ring
Located in Miami, FL
clarity, a lustrous cream color cultured pearl held in the animal's hand, 19 round-faceted rubies, the two
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Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire

22 Karat Gold NavaRatna Cocktail Ring with Precious and Semi-Precious Stones
Located in Nantucket, MA
A 22K gold ring depicting the NavaRatna, a combinations of precious and semi-precious stones
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Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

22k Gold

22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work
Located in Jaipur, IN
22 Karat Gold Nine Precious Gems Cocktail Ring with Blue Enamel Work This immaculate antiquated
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Early 2000s Indian Anglo-Indian Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Opal, London Blue Topaz, Silver and 22k Pink Gold
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Cocktail Ring, Opal, London Blue Topaz, Silver & 22K Pink Gold Opal Natural Shape
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Opal, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

1916 Nordic Ring Garnet solid 18K Gold Ø7.25US /1.25gr
Located in SE
A Ring with the band in solid 18K Orange Gold with engraved shoulders. Bezel set heart shaped rose
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Vintage 1910s Swedish Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Ruby Fish Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
tail of the fish. Two rubies are used for the eyes. A piece waiting to swim towards you! Ring Size 7
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21st Century and Contemporary American Brooches

Materials

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

Bochic “Capri” Earrings Cocktail Ring, Multi Gems Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Multi Natural Gem Cocktail Ring & Earrings Natural Ruby, Colors - Red, Pink, 35
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Tanzanite, Topaz, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Royal Thai Siam Antique 18th Century Heavy 22K Gold Rare Naga Serpent Ring
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century gem-set royal gold ceremonial Naga ring made in Siam during the Rattanakosin
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Antique Late 18th Century Thai More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire Rose Cut Cocktail Ring Set in 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Capri” Blue Sapphire, Ruby & Multi Color Rose Cut Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set In 22K Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, 22k...

Mid Century 1960 Mughal Tutti Frutti Cocktail Ring 18Kt Gold with 33.68 Cts Gems
Located in Miami, FL
turban ornaments are cast in enameled gold and are augmented with precious gemstones and pearls. Such
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Vintage 1950s American Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Massive 1970s Virgilio of Taxco Modernist Gemstone Cocktail Ring
Located in Cincinnati, OH
with fire opals, pearls, amethyst , ruby, citrine , sapphire, peridot and opal. A fun fashion ring
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Modernist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Opal, Cultured Pearl, Peridot, Ruby, Green Sapphire, ...

Fine Alexandrite and Diamond Cluster Ring, ca. 1890s
Located in Idar-Oberstein, DE
certificate from Gem & Pearl Laboratory. Ring size: 8.75 (US), R (UK), 59 (EU) - can be resized.
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Alexandrite, Diamond, Gold

Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Vintage Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural
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Mid-20th Century Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Tanzanite, Emerald, Diamond, Silver, 18k Gold

BOCHIC “Orient” Green Emerald Pinksapphire Cocktail Ring, 22k Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Green Emerald & Pink Sapphire Cocktail Ring Set 22K Gold &Silver Multi natural gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Belle Époque Cocktail Rings

Materials

Emerald, Pink Sapphire, 22k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
look and making it a designer masterpiece. The solid gold band holds the ring ideally for it to be worn
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Nine Precious Gems Fashion Ring in Art Deco Style
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
look and making it a designer masterpiece. The solid gold band holds the ring ideally for it to be worn
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2010s Indian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Diamonds Bypass Ring
By Roberto Coin
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
beauty of the Mother of Pearl. The inside of the ring is adorned with 0.03ct brilliant-cut Ruby. Total
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Tanzanite Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” Emerald, Tanzanite & Diamond Ring Set In 18K Gold & Silver Natural Emerald from
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Baroque Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

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Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate ruby and pearl gold ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 14k gold and 18k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 1227 vintage editions and 525 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect ruby and pearl gold ring among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a ruby and pearl gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Bochic, Alex Jona and Luigi Ferrara are consistently popular. Take a look at a ruby and pearl gold ring featuring pearl from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also brilliant cut cut and mixed cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a ruby and pearl gold ring, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Ruby And Pearl Gold Ring?

The price for a ruby and pearl gold ring starts at $129 and tops out at $253,300 with these rings, on average, selling for $1,898.

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.