Ruby... when you say the word you can visualize the colorful emotional images which rubies invoke: fiery hearts, passion, romance, blood, and power.
Ruby's coveted red color ranges from medium red to dark orangey red to purplish red. The reddest rubies most likely convinced ancient peoples of ruby's medicinal powers. Thirteenth century medical literature from India tells us that a ruby could cure digestive disorders. Warriors in Burma put rubies under their skin to protect them in battle. Other ancient cultures felt that rubies brought peace and prosperity. If you wore an antique ruby ring it would bring health, wealth, wisdom, and love. Some even believed that if you wore an antique ruby ring or ruby brooch on the left side that you would have a magical ability to live among your enemies in peace.
Our Antique Ruby Rings
In our antique ruby rings gallery, you'll find our entire selection of antique, estate, and antique-style ruby rings: ruby wedding rings, ruby eternity bands, ruby engagement rings, ruby filigree rings, ruby solitaire rings, as well as ruby two stone rings and ruby three stone rings.
This engagement ring gives an updated twist to the meaning of "fire and ice". Whimsical swirls thread down the shoulders and milgrain texturing lines the diamond-enhanced loop-de-loops. Fashioned in 18k white gold, this engagement ring is set with a 0.76 carat ruby. Round full cut diamonds accent the band for a total diamond weight of 0.44 carats. This is a new ruby and diamond engagement ring.
This heart motif antique style ruby engagement ring embodies the spirit of fire and ice. A round faceted mixed cut ruby is set at the center of the 18k white gold band. This gemstone, which weighs 1.65 carats, is inside a romantic heart-motif bezel. A collection of 48 round full cut diamonds cascades down the shoulders of the band. The diamonds have a combined weight of 0.41 carats. This is a new ruby engagement ring from the Topazery Collection.
Like fire and ice, this marquise cut ruby Vintage engagement ring is dazzling. The focal point ruby is purplish red in hue and is prong set in a classic platinum airline setting. This 1.39 carat ruby is flanked by a pair of accenting marquise cut diamonds. The combined weight of the diamonds is 0.12 carats. Vintage ruby and engagement rings like this one are perfect for a high spirited lady. Circa 1940s.
Bearing a French hallmark, the band of this Victorian ruby dinner ring is made of 18k yellow gold. A silver top displays a glittering display of red and white. An oval faceted mixed cut ruby is set at the center of this Victorian dinner ring. The gemstone weight of the centerpiece ruby is 1.05 carats. A collection of rose cut diamonds surrounds the ruby, reflecting its beauty. The diamonds total 0.93 carats. Circa 1870.
Like a garland of roses, this square cut ruby eternity band encircles the finger in brilliant color. A collection of forty-five square cut rubies winds its way all the way around the 18k white gold anniversary style band. These ruby accents are trimmed in milgrain, a detail that adds textural interest to this eternity band. The rubies have a combined gemstone weight of 1.06 carats.
Like a meteor shower, this antique style ruby and diamond engagement ring stardusts the finger. The centerpiece round faceted mixed cut ruby has a purplish red hue and weighs 0.63 carats. Nine round full cut diamonds surround the ruby for a total diamond weight of 0.92 carats. A 14k white gold setting provides a shimmering backdrop to this rings stone ensemble. This is a new ruby and diamond engagement ring in the antique style. From the Topazery "Vintage" Collection.
The iridescent curved appeal of a beachside conch shell comes to mind with this Retro Modern ruby ring in rose gold. The 14k rose gold band of this Retro Modern ring provides a romantic backdrop for the collection of eleven rubies that accent it. Totaling 1.55 carats, the rubies are inner swirled with a crescent of eight round single cut and two round full cut diamonds. Inside the crescent lies an old style round brilliant cut diamond. The total diamond weight of all eleven diamonds that accent this Retro Modern ruby ring is 0.60 carats. Circa 1940.