{"title":"Antique Ruby Rings","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique ruby rings from Renaissance table-cut stones and Georgian clusters to Siamese court rings, Victorian half hoops and Art Deco calibré work. Each ring is one of a kind and described in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scarce-antique-georgian-pink-ruby-and-diamond-floral-cluster-ring-c-1800-italian-14k-gold-and-silver","title":"Italian Ruby and Diamond Cluster","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn unusual antique ruby and diamond cluster ring from the Georgian period. It dates to circa 1800 and was made in Italy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the centre of the ring lies a foil-backed bright pinkish Ruby gemstone. It is surrounded by a sea of 20 flat-cut and closely set diamonds in a flower head cluster formation. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ring is crafted in 14K gold, attached to a silver head for the gemstone-set bezel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rosy-hued gold shoulders taper down towards the back of the shank. This elegant ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear and is without doubt a particularly unusual example of its kind. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size L 1\/2, US size 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring weighs 4.72 grams, the ring is unmarked but tests as 14K gold. The oval cluster head measures 14mm x 13mm. Each diamond measures between 1mm and 3mm. The ruby weighs approx 0.3cts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ring is in good overall condition despite being over 200 years old!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954279043380,"sku":"","price":1700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3197.jpg?v=1736773175"},{"product_id":"antique-french-art-deco-18k-gold-old-mine-cut-diamond-and-calibre-cut-ruby-ring-1920s-engagement-ring","title":"French Art Deco Diamond and Ruby Ring","description":"Antique French Art Deco 18K Gold Diamond and Ruby Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fantastic Art Deco ring that was made in France in the 1920s. It features five old mine cut diamonds increasing in size towards the centre in platinum settings with a total weight of 0.45 carats. The diamonds are surrounded by a border of 14 channel set and calibre cut rubies, totalling 0.28cts. The stones are all in open-back settings with a lovely open gallery. The band is crafted in 18K yellow gold and tapers towards the back. It sits fairly flat on the finger and would make a fabulous engagement ring.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size J 1\/2, US size 5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.25g, French owl and mask control marks indicate 18K gold and 950 platinum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBezel measures 15mm x 8mm on its widest axes.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954341335348,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.4528346293_kpoh.jpg?v=1698956761"},{"product_id":"antique-french-platinum-art-deco-ruby-eternity-ring-channel-set-calibre-cut","title":"French Art Deco Platinum \u0026 Ruby Eternity Ring","description":"This is a lovely example of an Art Deco full eternity ring, made in France circa 1920. Over thirty calibre cut rubies line the ring in rub over settings. The band is crafted in 950 platinum and carries a French ‘mask’ control mark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size K, US size 5.5, 2.52g 950 platinum\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954365452596,"sku":"","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.4464960434_4o1t.jpg?v=1698956980"},{"product_id":"superb-antique-georgian-period-cruciform-floral-cluster-ring-cruciform-rare-14k-early-19th-century-ladies-flower-old-diamond-ruby-pearl-ring","title":"Georgian Ruby and Pearl Floral Cluster Ring","description":"Beautiful Antique Georgian Period Cruciform Floral Cluster Ring\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis ornate handcrafted ring was made in the early 19th century circa 1800-1820. A superb example of fine Georgian jewellery, this ring was crafted in 14K gold and carries French import marks (likely made in Holland or England). The central pearl is surrounded by four old mine cut diamonds in the cardinal directions, each set in engraved silver closed-back and cut-down settings. The gaps in between the cruciform shape are filled with intricate canetille swirls, bezel set rubies and granulated spheres giving the ring a floral cluster appearance. The shoulders of the ring reinforce this idea with engraved flowers set with diamonds running down the band. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe underside of the bezel is equally as impressive with its close-back domed design engraved with rays which emanate from the centre. This elegant ring sits fairly flat on the finger to allow for frequent wear and is without doubt a superior example of Georgian craftsmanship. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size K 1\/2, US size 5 1\/2, 4.56g gold, hallmarked 14K\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954385965364,"sku":"","price":1675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.3867621438_miec.jpg?v=1698957168"},{"product_id":"antique-victorian-french-18k-gold-diamond-and-ruby-cluster-ring-navette-marquise-shape-c-1895","title":"Victorian Diamond and Ruby Navette Ring","description":"A truly stunning French Victorian era ring dating to around 1895. This navette-shaped cluster is constructed with 18 silver set rose cut diamonds surrounding seven rubies (1ct in total). The vibrant pinkish rubies are aligned vertically within the interior diamond marquise border. The D-shaped band is crafted in 18K gold and leads to tapered and pointed shoulders which are very typical of the period. They adjoin to an intricately pierced gallery all the way around. The rubies and diamonds are in open-back settings (uncommon for the period) which explains why they all still they glisten so marvellously as the light is able to pass through the back, unlike the typical closed-back and foiled settings of the Georgian and Victorian period which are prone to dirt and grit building up behind the stone over time. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUK size N, US size 7, 5.27g 18K gold \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrench makers lozenge mark present as well as control marks indicating 18K gold and silver. The navette bezel measures 30mm north to south and 12mm east to west. Diamonds measure 2mm in diameter\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954489217332,"sku":"","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/products\/il_fullxfull.4682409294_m2dq.jpg?v=1698958082"},{"product_id":"edwardian-pink-ruby-cluster-ring","title":"Edwardian Ruby Cluster Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very pretty antique synthetic ruby and diamond cluster ring dating to the Edwardian era, circa 1900. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ruby is set in an open-back mount, and is of a vibrant pinkish hue, a tone that was much favoured during the early 20th century period. The ruby weighs approximately 1.62ct and is surrounded by a sea of rose cut diamonds. The triangular facets of rose cuts were very popular during the 18th and 19th centuries as they glistened more beautifully in candlelight than any other cut. All of the stones are all in open-backed settings, allowing light to pass through the stones as well as making it an easy ring to clean! The underside of the bezel features a pierced gallery with crescent motifs, which leads to a smooth, grooved band. The ring is crafted in 14K gold and carries Dutch hallmarks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK size O, US size 7.5\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSynthetic rubies were first invented in the early 1800’s but the process was refined around the year 1900 and they enjoyed a burst of popularity in the early part of the 20th century.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ring weighs 2.97 grams. The bezel measures 14mm x 11mm, the rose cuts 2mm in diameter and the central pearl measuring 6mm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47093177876788,"sku":"","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8122.jpg?v=1699299780"},{"product_id":"baroque-diamond-and-ruby-bow-ring","title":"Baroque Diamond and Ruby Bow Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fine example of a scarce seven-stone ruby and rose cut diamond ring dating from the early 18th century, circa 1700. The ring was made in Western Europe (probably Germany) and truly encapsulates the beauty and grandeur of the Baroque period.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis ring, with its enamel inlayed underside, carved shoulders and ‘pie crust’ edges is typical of rings dating from the second half of the 17th century. However the combination of both gold and silver, as well as the rounded setting for the central stone indicates an early 18th century date.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDuring the late Baroque era, bows became an indispensable element of fashion and it became popular to pin jewels against ribboned bows; and soon, bow-shaped jewellery such as the Sévigné brooch and the seven-stone bow ring became widespread. While regional or design variations may result in different bezel styles, gem selections, sizes, or cuts, the essential seven-stone arrangement remained unchanged for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor similar examples, see items 769 and 883 in the Koch Collection; AF.1590, AF.1444, and AF.1574 in the British Museum; and items BK-NM-5752, BK-NM-5755, BK-NM-5751 in the Rijksmuseum Collection (photos on last slide).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the present example, an oval-shaped 1.17ct ruby is surrounded by diamonds of varying sizes. All the stones are set in closed back cut-down collet settings. The gemstones are foil-backed to bring their lustre to their best quality and the triangular facets of the rose cuts allow the diamonds to glisten more beautifully in candlelight. Towards the end of the 17th century, goldsmiths began to make diamond settings from silver as they believed that only a white metal mounting could render the true beauty of a diamond. The underside of the bezel is fluted, the grooves inlayed with black enamel with white enamel dots, typical ornamentation of the late 17th - early 18th century. The shoulders are chased with scrollwork leading to a smooth D-shaped shank.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK ring size M, US size 6.25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ring is of a good size and weighs 5.93 grams, the bow section measures 20mm x 10mm on its longest axes. The ring tests as 14K gold and silver. The ring remains in great condition despite being over 320 years old. While the enamel to the fluted underside remains in good condition, minimal enamel remains on the carved shoulders. One of the small diamonds is a different cut, and is possibly a historic replacement. Under loupe magnification there are some age-related abrasions to the facet junctions commensurate with age. The ruby approximately 1.17 carats in size, we do not have the weight of the diamonds which is normal in our trade when it comes to rose cuts, particularly in rubover settings where the full stone is not visible\/ partially covered.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA truly remarkable survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47253304705332,"sku":"","price":6850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8433.jpg?v=1701453340"},{"product_id":"javanese-classical-period-ruby-ring","title":"Early Javanese Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA scarce early Javanese gold and ruby ring dating from the 7th-15th century Indonesian Classical period.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs expected with Javanese gem-set gold rings made in this period, the present ring is crafted high-karat gold and set with a polished cabochon. The ring has a circular bezel, holding a ruby of approximately 0.7cts. The ruby is of a pinkish red colour and features natural inclusions throughout. The protuberant, stirrup-shaped shoulders of the ring are designed to mimic the shape of water buffalo horns, a typical characteristic of Javanese rings.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the largest and most important islands in the Indonesian archipelago, Java has long been a great centre of art and civilisation. Gold finger rings are the most common form of jewellery found on ancient Java. Inventories of gold artefacts found in archaeological excavations reinforce the notion that rings were ubiquitous during this period. Not only was gold jewellery a significant symbol of wealth, status and power - but it was also used a currency in itself and functioned as standardised payment for numerous goods and services like salaries, fines and wedding banquets. In ancient Java, rings were also believed to have magical properties; predominantly the ability to bring good fortune and protection to the wearer. In fact, the literal meaning of the word ‘ring’ in Old Javanese translates to ‘guardian against enemy’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlthough corundum (sapphires and rubies) is not local to Java, they are often found on ancient Javanese rings and would have originally come from Sri Lanka, Myanmar or Central Asia. The stones on ancient gem-encrusted Javanese rings were not only chosen for their beauty and value, but also for their supposed astrological, magical and medicinal powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUK ring size J, US size 4.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7.13g of high karat gold (19K\/20K gold)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite its impressive age, the ring is in wearable condition. The stone is securely set; however under loupe magnification there is a small chip to one of the corners of the ruby.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone measures 7mm x 6mm. Band measures 2mm across at the back, and about 10mm at the front. Stone tested as corundum (ruby).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47387390443828,"sku":"","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5958_6e656394-a833-4fb3-8afc-da99dca22d1c.jpg?v=1759265746"},{"product_id":"siam-princely-ruby-and-diamond-ring","title":"Siam Princely Ruby and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare 19th century princely gold cluster ring made in Siam (Thailand), circa 1860.This gorgeous ruby and diamond ring was intricately crafted in high-karat gold, by the goldsmiths of the royal Siam court in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is a fine example of the lavish adornment worn by participants in royal and aristocratic life-cycle ceremonies in the courts of Bangkok. Aside from ceremonial use, they were also occasionally given as gifts to important visitors or other aristocratic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThere was a huge expansion in the number of royals in 19th century Siam which stemmed from Kings Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chulalongkorn (Rama V) being highly polygamous. They had a joint total of 124 wives and 159 royal children, each requiring their own ceremonial regalia and princely jewels. As a result, Bangkok became home to some incredibly skilled goldsmiths in this period and the sheer number of jewellery required has meant that today princely jewels like this one can very occasionally be found in the open market, particularly in Europe following the relocation of the Thai royal family to Switzerland and France in the 1930’s and 1940’s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring features a row of cabochon rubies horizontally aligned, surrounded by a sea of rose cut diamonds. All of the stones are in rubover settings within a web of hexagonal honeycomb frames. The band is decorated with pierced and deeply chased scrollwork motifs, typical of Siam jewellery. There is evidence of a historic resizing at the back of the shank. The thick gold band also features French gold import marks from when it was later brought into the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring is in fantastic condition despite its significant age. Upon loupe magnification, there is evidence of a historic resizing at the back of the band.It tests as solid 22K gold and weighs a good 9.56 grams in total. The ring measures 10mm north to south at the front, and 4mm at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSize: UK size K 1\/2, US size 5.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48099413524788,"sku":"","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A9843.jpg?v=1721143790"},{"product_id":"art-deco-white-gold-ruby-ring","title":"Art Deco White Gold Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking example of Art Deco jewellery, this 14K white gold ring from the 1930s embodies the bold, architectural aesthetic of the era. At its centre is an unusual octagonal synthetic ruby, cut in a dynamic three-dimensional form that catches the light at every angle - a design perfectly in tune with the movement’s fascination with structure and geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bezel and shank are finely engraved with delicate floral motifs. The bevelled edges of the setting further enhance the rings geometric appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe ring is marked and tested as 14K white gold and weighs 7.17 grams. The ruby measures approximately 14mm x 10mm x 4mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA UK size S (US 9), this piece remains in excellent condition—a bold and distinctive statement ring that encapsulates the glamour and precision of the Art Deco era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338660983092,"sku":"","price":1650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3651.jpg?v=1740571938"},{"product_id":"early-renaissance-gold-and-ruby-cabochon-midi-ring-c-1500-1600","title":"Early Renaissance Ruby Midi Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn early Renaissance gold ring set with a ruby cabochon, dating from circa 1500. This diminutive ring was likely designed as a midi or mid-finger ring, a style popular in the Renaissance when multiple rings were worn across the hands, including smaller ones positioned on the upper sections of the fingers.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted from buttery high-karat gold, testing as approximately 21K, the band is finely detailed with ornate shoulders and recessed crescent motifs around the bezel. The bezel, round in shape and measuring 7mm across, holds an irregularly shaped ruby cabochon, characteristic of the period when gemstones were sometimes left in their natural forms with minimal shaping, preserving the organic contours of the material.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLater in the Renaissance period, gem-cutting techniques advanced beyond medieval simplicity of uncut and irregular cabochon settings. The ruby in this ring measures 4mm x 3mm x 2mm, its rich hue contrasting beautifully against the warmth of the gold.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eLightweight at 1.76 grams, the ring has an internal diameter of just 13mm, reinforcing its likely function as a midi ring or a piece intended for a child or slender fingers. Traces of enamel remain, hinting at its original decorative embellishments.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare survivor from the early Renaissance, this ring exemplifies the artistry of the era, blending elegant goldsmithing with historical gemstone-setting techniques.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48503339974964,"sku":"1017810017","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A3787.jpg?v=1741868395"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-witch-s-heart-ring-with-rubies-and-diamonds-c-late-18th-century","title":"18th Century Ruby Witch’s Heart Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis unusual and rare late 18th century Italian gold ring is a powerful symbol of love, protection, and transformation. Crafted in 18K gold and weighing 5.14 grams, it takes the form of a \"witch's heart\"—a heart with a curved tail, once used to ward off evil but later adopted across Europe as a romantic token of being “bewitched” with love.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSet with a rich array of flat-cut rubies and a few glinting rose-cut diamonds at its centre, the gemstones echo the sentimental traditions of the Georgian period, when each material carried deep symbolic meaning. Rubies were said to represent passion, while diamonds stood for loyalty and eternal love.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBy the 18th century, the witch’s heart had evolved from its Scottish origins as a talisman against the evil eye into a romantic gesture. These rings were often gifted between lovers, carrying with them the double meaning of devotion and protection.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis heart-shaped panel measures 2 x 1.5 cm and is flanked by decorative ribbon-like shoulders, with additional rubies set on either side. Above the heart is a flame to signify “burning with passion”. It could also be interpreted as the sacred heart depicted with a flame representing devotional or religious love.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring has been stamped with a French owl import mark, confirming its 18K gold fineness.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK size M½ (US 6.5). In good antique condition, with stones securely set and the design beautifully preserved.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn extraordinary piece of symbolic Georgian era jewellery, steeped in folklore and sentiment.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48604793471284,"sku":"1017810069","price":3300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4603-2.jpg?v=1748613408"},{"product_id":"late-19th-century-balinese-priest-s-ring-with-ruby-and-granulation","title":"Balinese Ruby Hummingbird Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and finely worked Balinese ‘priest’s ring’ dating to the late 19th century, crafted in high-karat gold and set with a ruby cabochon.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis ring exemplifies the distinctive southern Balinese style, where the shoulders are adorned with long-beaked birds—likely stylised hummingbirds—whose beaks ingeniously serve as prongs to secure the ruby. This motif traces back to the Majapahit period in 15th-century East Java and reflects a continuity of Indonesian aesthetic traditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe gem is set within a conical bezel, richly decorated with intricate gold granulation and ropework—hallmarks of Balinese metalwork.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is later stamped with a French control mark, likely applied when it entered France in the 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA similar example was sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in the 2021 \u003cem\u003eGolden Splendour\u003c\/em\u003e auction of the Tuyet Nguyet and Stephen Markbreiter Collection—one of the most important private collections of Asian jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Ruby cabochon, approx. 0.8ct\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Tests as 18K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • UK ring size I½ \/ US size 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Bezel protrudes approx. 1cm from the finger\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e • Total weight: 5.71g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Despite its age, the ring is in wearable condition. The ruby is secure, and the intricate goldwork remains well-preserved with expected softening to some surface details.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA highly collectible example of historic Indonesian jewellery, blending symbolism, technical finesse, and ceremonial design.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48619612700980,"sku":"1017810074","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A4701_1997721.jpg?v=1749587295"},{"product_id":"14th-century-medieval-gold-ring-with-ruby-cabochon-c-1350-english-or-french","title":"Medieval Gold and Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA scarce and delicate medieval gold ring, dating to the mid-14th century and almost certainly made in England or France. Crafted in high-carat yellow gold (testing approximately 23K), the ring is of light and slender proportions, weighing just 0.8 grams. Despite its daintiness, it retains its integrity and wearability after nearly 700 years.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis type of ring, with its tapered band and cabochon-set gem, belongs to a well-documented group of medieval gold finger rings worn across Western Europe in the 13th and 14th centuries. The shoulders are decorated with a repeating raised quatrefoil motif, a common decorative device in Gothic metalwork and sculpture of the period. 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There is evidence of a historic repair to the band, entirely in keeping with its age, but otherwise it remains in good wearable condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eComparable examples include rings in the British Museum (AF.998, AF.999, AF.1072) and the Victoria and Albert Museum (M.286-1962 and M.288-1962), which show similar proportions, cabochon settings, and raised quatrefoil detailing.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to acquire a wearable piece of 14th-century jewellery, a survival from the age of Chaucer, Gothic cathedrals, and the Black Death - whose elegant simplicity continues to resonate today.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48794325647668,"sku":"1017810114","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5481.jpg?v=1754329252"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-ruby-and-diamond-cluster-ring-edwardian-20th-century-ladies","title":"Edwardian Ruby \u0026 Diamond Cluster","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA stunning antique gold cluster ring dating from the early 20th century, circa 1910. This dome-shaped cluster is set with a round cut ruby in the centre, surrounded by a sea of 48 rose cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring features trifurcated shoulders leading to a smooth and tapering band. The mount is crafted in 15K gold and the ruby is placed in open-back setting of a low profile to allow for a frequent and comfortable wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUK size N, US size 6.75\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs a total of 4.73 grams, the round bezel measures 12mm across. The ring is unmarked but tests as 15K gold. It remains in great condition despite its significant age.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eRuby measures 4mm x 4mm x 1.5mm and the rose cut diamonds have a diameter of 1mm.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48876091572532,"sku":"10058","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury_-012.jpg?v=1784034842"},{"product_id":"19th-century-balinese-gold-ruby-and-diamond-ring","title":"Antique Balinese Ruby and Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rich and intricate example of 19th-century Balinese artistry, this high-karat gold ring encapsulates the opulence and spiritual symbolism of antique Indonesian jewellery. Set with a deep purplish-red cabochon ruby between rose-cut diamonds in foiled rubover settings, its surface is alive with spiralling gold coils - a design motif characteristic of Balinese goldsmithing of the period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe craftsmanship is unmistakable: every curve of the mount has been hand-shaped and textured, with coiled filigree-like detailing giving a sculptural quality to the surface. The foil-backed settings reflect light brightly through the diamonds, lending the stones a glowing, inner fire. The bak of the ring its decorated with a lozenge-shaped sprue.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in 22K gold, the ring has a nice weight of 7.24 grams and a buttery, saturated colour typical of high-purity gold jewels from Southeast Asia. The central ruby (approx. 0.7ct) measures around 5mm in diameter, flanked by two 4 × 3mm rose-cut diamonds.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRing size: UK I½ \/ US 4.5.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition: Very good antique condition with minimal wear; all stones secure.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAn evocative and rare survivor of 19th-century Balinese craftsmanship - rich in texture, cultural symbolism, and historic depth.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48928386318644,"sku":"1017810165","price":3650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6373_e6fa0cbc-cd31-4ef3-935b-f37a462bfd83.jpg?v=1761511130"},{"product_id":"edwardian-9k-gold-opal-ruby-floral-cluster-ring-c-1910","title":"Edwardian Opal \u0026 Ruby Cluster","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA sweet Edwardian 9K gold cluster ring (c.1910) that catches the eye: with seven lively opal cabochons flashing pinks, purples, and reds around a central ruby; flanked by two further rubies in kite-shaped shoulders. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe slim gold band has a soft rosy hue typical of the period, giving the whole ring a warm, romantic look.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate \u0026amp; origin: c.1910; Edwardian Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 9K gold; opal cabochons; three round-cut rubies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize \u0026amp; weight: UK O½ \/ US 7.5; 1.78g; head approx. 10mm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarks \u0026amp; condition: stamped 9K; very good antique condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA particularly unusual, charming antique ring with opals and rubies that play beautifully together.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48949000077620,"sku":"1017810183","price":585.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A6415_2709240.jpg?v=1763503062"},{"product_id":"antique-polish-silver-cased-gold-signet-ring-with-ruby-c-1921-1930","title":"Rare Polish Ruby Signet Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThis highly unusual signet ring was made in Poland between 1921 and 1930, a period of national redefinition following the restoration of Polish independence. The ring is constructed in solid 14K yellow gold, overlaid with a silver exterior. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is set with a large oval ruby, likely a flame-fusion synthetic. Synthetic rubies, perfected by Auguste Verneuil in the late 19th century, became commercially available at the start of the 20th century. They were widely embraced during the interwar period as symbols of progress, scientific achievement, and modernity. Their intense colour and clarity typically surpassed natural stones, and they were favoured by designers seeking visual impact. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe engraved silver casing is the most compelling aspect of the ring. The imagery appears to draw directly from classical mythology; one side depicting Pan, identifiable by his horned, pastoral form and flute, while the opposing side suggests Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, ecstasy, and transformation, holding grapes and framed by vine motifs. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThis symbolism aligns with \u003cstrong\u003einterwar intellectual and artistic circles\u003c\/strong\u003e, where classical mythology was frequently used as coded language. Pan and Dionysus were widely adopted in literature, philosophy, and psychology of the period as emblems of the subconscious, sensuality, rebellion against rationalism, and a return to primal human forces; themes that resonated strongly in post-war Central Europe.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe use of silver over gold may further reinforce this duality; outward austerity with hidden value beneath, or the tension between public restraint and private indulgence. This is not a conventional signet ring of lineage or authority, but rather a deeply personal object; likely worn by an individual aligned with artistic, literary, or bohemian ideals, or someone consciously rejecting traditional bourgeois symbolism.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring measures UK size O, US size 7.25. It is stamped with Polish hallmarks for 14K gold, and the years 1921-1930. The ring has a substantial weight of 12.7 grams and the band measures 8mm across at the back.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and intellectually charged piece, combining modern materials with ancient myth, and reflective of the cultural complexity of Poland in the 1920s.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48986649985332,"sku":"1017810230","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7335_2884975.jpg?v=1767109016"},{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-diamond-ring-with-natural-burma-ruby-cabochon-second-empir","title":"Antique Burma Ruby \u0026 Diamond Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA spectacular and highly refined 19th-century diamond ring, centred with a natural, unheated Burmese ruby cabochon weighing approximately 1.2 carats. Dating to circa 1870, this ring belongs to the Second Empire period of France and was most likely made in France, though the mount also closely relates to rare openwork diamond rings produced in the Ottoman Empire during the same period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe setting is extraordinarily intricate; an openwork floral mount of remarkable delicacy, entirely hand-built and set throughout with around fifty rose cut diamonds. This type of pierced, diamond-set construction is exceptionally scarce and seldom encountered today. The diamonds taper gracefully into a fluted gold shank, a thoughtful design feature that ensures comfort on the finger despite the complexity and visual drama of the mount. When worn, the ring has a striking architectural presence; light passes through the openwork gold and diamonds, creating a vivid, almost sculptural effect. It is, quite simply, a showstopper.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt the centre sits a richly coloured ruby cabochon of superb quality. Accompanied by a laboratory report confirming it as a natural, untreated Burma ruby, the stone displays a vibrant, saturated hue with very few inclusions. Its gently irregular, domed form is entirely consistent with 19th-century Burmese rubies, which were typically sent to India for cutting. Prior to the 20th century, Indian gem cutters prioritised weight retention over symmetry, resulting in cabochons that preserve the natural character of the stone rather than striving for perfect uniformity.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is stamped with a French owl control mark, indicating a fineness of 18K gold. Remarkably, all of the rose cut diamonds remain intact; there are no losses whatsoever, an exceptional and rare survival for a ring of this age and intricacy.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 3.65g and measures UK size N 1\/2; US size 7. The ruby cabochon measures approximately 6 × 6 × 3mm. Condition is excellent overall, with only light, age-appropriate wear and no losses to the diamond setting.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48991091851572,"sku":"1017810235","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A7703.jpg?v=1767814681"},{"product_id":"antique-mughal-ruby-and-polki-rock-crystal-gold-ring-hyderabad-india-c-1850","title":"Antique Indian Ruby Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare Mughal gem-set gold ring dating to around 1850, very likely made in Hyderabad; one of the great centres of Indian goldsmithing during the late Mughal period.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCrafted in exceptionally high karat gold, testing approximately 22K, the ring takes an unusual wraparound form with a curved rectangular bezel designed to sit closely against the finger. The central cluster is set with polki-cut foiled rock crystal surrounding a rectangular cabochon ruby, while the shoulders and band are further decorated with vivid cabochon rubies in enclosed collet settings, creating an almost eternity-style arrangement around the entire ring.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe pale stones are not diamonds, but rock crystal; thin polished slices mounted over reflective foil in the traditional Mughal manner. Foiling enhanced luminosity and depth in candlelight and was an important part of historic Indian gem-setting practice. The ring also retains its traditional lac core beneath the gold mount. Lac; a natural resin compound; was commonly used in Indian jewellery to support gemstones within very high karat gold settings, as pure gold alone was too soft to structurally support complex jewels.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe side profile is especially attractive, with finely engraved geometric decoration complementing the architectural arrangement of the stones.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 10.91g\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSize: UK P 1\/2 \/ US 8\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eHead measures approximately 16 x 11mm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eTests as approximately 22K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eIn remarkably good condition for its age and fully wearable today, with all stones secure and crisp engraved detail throughout. 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The stone has a deep wine-red tone and measures approximately 4 × 3mm, weighing around 0.40ct.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe form is wonderfully typical of 17th-century gem-set rings: a plain tapering hoop rising to a rectangular box bezel, with small scalloped recessed details around the sides of the setting. The ruby is cut in a table-cut form, the dominant gemstone cut of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. It is set closed-back and foiled, in keeping with period setting techniques designed to intensify the colour of the gem.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDespite its age, the ring remains highly wearable. The construction is solid, the ruby is secure, and the gold has the soft surface texture and colour expected of a jewel nearly four centuries old. The ring has later received the French owl import hallmark, indicating it was brought into France, and passed through the French art market at a later date.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring is a UK size P \/ US 7.5 and weighs 1.87g. The box bezel measures approximately 7 × 5 × 5mm. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is very good for age, with light surface wear to the gold and age-related wear to the stone and setting, but no structural issues. 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Rather than the rectangular table-cut stones more commonly encountered in rings of this date, the ruby has an unusual rounded faceted form, giving the ring a surprisingly modern appearance while remaining entirely consistent with experimental 17th-century gem cutting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA faded later French control mark is present to the outer band, indicating the ring subsequently passed through or was later auctioned in France.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe ring weighs 3.79g and is a UK size M½ \/ US 6.5. The box bezel measures approximately 7mm across. 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