Gorgeous Vintage Ruby and Diamond Estate Rings

These are a few of the many pieces of gorgeous ruby and diamond estate jewelry that can be found online, or by actually going to an estate sale. Great prices can be found on ruby jewelry at estate sales and auctions. Many times you can find stunning designs that are one of kind, and will never be…

An Early Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring at Romanov Russia Antique Jewelry

Marked with French owl control hallmark and Russian 1908-1917 import mark for 56 zolotnik (14K gold), St. Petersburg assay office.  Marked with French owl control hallmark and Russian 1908-1917 import mark for 56 zolotnik (14K gold), St. Petersburg assay office.  The best feeling is when you look at him…and he is already staring. Antique things…

Blue Nile’s Exquisite 2.24 ct Ruby and Half-Moon Diamond Halo Ring in Platinum and 18k Yellow Gold

Uniquely stunning, this gemstone ring showcases a lively 2.24 carat oval ruby and two brilliant half-moon diamonds surrounded by halo of pavé-set round diamonds set in platinum with an 18k yellow gold accent. The exquisite ruby is a scarce, non-heated gemstone.   An extraordinary gemstone, Ruby is the traditional birthstone for July. Its fiery crimson…

Amoro Creates Beautiful Red Ruby and Diamond Rings

An oval cut genuine Ruby weighing approximately 1.05 carats surrounded by sparkling round and baguette cut Diamonds in an exclusive 14 karat white gold AMORO setting. This gorgeous and intricately designed Amoro Ruby and Diamond ring in 14kt white gold can be purchased at this link.   PURCHASE HERE  An oval cut genuine Ruby weighing approximately 1.05 carats…

GIA 2.53 ct UNHEATED Natural VVS Red Ruby Diamond PLATINUM Ring

“Immaculate SHOWROOM Condition – UNHEATED & UNTREATED – Extremely Rare “VVS CLARITY” and VIVID “Pigeon Blood Red Color” GIA Certified 2.53 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond PLATINUM Engagement Cocktail Ring. As noted in the GIA Certification, this world class ruby specimen is unheated with the coveted sought after Purplish Red color found only in the…

Edmond Chin’s Red-Hot $4 Million Ruby Ring

Sold for: $3,859,249 Rubies have long been considered “the king of precious stones,” as their Sanskrit name, ratnaraj, translates.Burmese warriors wore them to battle; Indians believed they ensured peace; and nobles everywhere hoarded them for their beauty and symbolic relationship to wealth, love, and passion. “Refined collectors from all over the world are always extremely keen to purchase…

An Incomparable Ruby from Italy’s Last Queen

In 1930, Italian bookseller and scholar Tammaro de Marinis gifted Maria José of Savoy a ruby-and-diamond ring for her marriage to Italy’s Crown Prince Umberto. Maria José eventually became the queen of Italy in 1946; but it was unfortunately a short-lived title because, 27 days later, the Italian electorate abolished the monarchy. Fast-forward nearly 70…

Rubies from Africa fill the void left by Burmese rubies with their flashes of rich red

      With prized Burmese ruby mines virtually depleted, gem hunters have turned to Africa in their quest to find the perfect red gem.     Higher in value than sapphires or emeralds, and often more valuable than diamonds, the most coveted rubies have traditionally emerged from the ancient Mogok mines in Upper Burma,…

GIA 2.22 Ct UNHEATED Natural VS1 Red Ruby Diamond 14k White Gold Ring

 Extremely Rare “VS1 Clarity” and Vivid “Crimson Red Color” (said to be the ultimate red color for a ruby), GIA Certified 2.22 Carat Natural Ruby & Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Engagement Cocktail Ring. As noted in the GIA Certification, this world class ruby specimen is unheated with the most sought after Crimson Red…