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Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a beautifully crafted Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a duo of perfectly
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold

Georgian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a delightful double heart ring taken from the Georgian period. This antique piece has
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Antique 18th Century Georgian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a pear cut ruby and
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Antique 19th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Sapphire Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a marvellous double heart ring dating back to the Victorian period. This elegant
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Victorian Double Heart Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Crowned Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a fine example of a Victorian double heart ring. In this case, a round ruby and
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Gold

Victorian 1.03ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
A masterpiece of Victorian craftsmanship, this enchanting double heart ring is a rare truly rare
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

1.60 Carat Heart Shape Ruby and Diamond Halo Double-Row Engagement Ring
Located in New York, NY
halo of diamonds. Double-row shank micro-pave set with diamonds. Made in 18k white gold. Ruby weighs
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Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Edwardian 0.40ct Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Cluster Ring, c.1910s
Located in London, GB
Unique in its design, this stunning ring features a double heart cluster design. At the centre of
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Vintage 1910s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

Georgian Double Heart Diamond Burmese Ruby 18 KT Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
in the secret language of the time This sweet heart Ruby & Diamond antique example is 1820/30 ca
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Antique 1820s European Georgian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian 0.35ct Sapphire and Ruby Double Heart Ring, c.1880s
Located in London, GB
This enchanting Victorian double heart crowned ring features a romantic design of two entwined
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Antique 1880s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Blue Sapphire Ruby Diamond Double Heart Vintage Style Ring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A vintage style sapphire and ruby double heart ring, set with oval shaped blue sapphire weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

2.78 Carat Round Ruby and 0.45 Carat Diamond Ring in 14k White Gold ref1659
By Diamond Town
Located in New York, NY
. Crafted to captivate hearts, this stunning piece harmonizes the brilliance of rubies and diamonds in a
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21st Century and Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Double Heart Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 18K Gold Old Mine Diamond Ruby Sapphire Double Heart Ring. This
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Antique 1880s Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Exquisite 18K Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring with Fine Burma Rubies and Diamond
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with this stunning 18 Karat White Gold Double Split Cocktail Ring
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

18k White Gold Multi-Stone Sapphire and Ruby Diamond Double Flower Ladies Ring
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Multi-Stone Sapphire and Ruby Diamond Double Flower Ladies Ring This stunning
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings

Materials

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

Exquisite 11, 88 Carats of Rubies and Diamond Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
From love ❤️ collection, a magnificent double hearts design for this original ring with two pieces
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond 18 Carat Yellow Gold Cluster Engagement Ring
Located in London, GB
engagement ring. At its heart lies a breathtaking vibrant red cushion shaped ruby, with an approximate weight
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Romantic Cluster Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 1.48Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Indulge in the captivating beauty of this IGI Certified 1.48 Carat Heart-Shaped Ruby Ring. This
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

AIG Certified 9.30 Carats Burma Rubies 2.40 Ct Diamonds 18K Gold Ring
Located in Massafra, IT
An exclusive double ring in romantic design, so particular and refined. Jewelry is not just about
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21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k White Gold Round Cut Ruby & Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
statement. Experience the enchantment firsthand—this Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Ring is even more
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

IGI Certified 2.26 Carat Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Burmese ruby ring and indulge in the beauty of a rare and magnificent gemstone that will capture hearts
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 2.08 ctw Ruby Diamond Engagement Ring, 18kt
Located in Miami, FL
within a stunning 18 karat yellow gold basket with double 4 claws in a white gold ring, the ruby radiates
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2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Edwardian Sapphire Ruby Old Cut Diamond Toi Et Moi Cluster 18k yellow gold ring
Located in London, GB
18ct yellow gold. A pretty 18carat gold Edwardian double heart ring that has been set with a ruby and
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

GIA 4.91 Ct Purplish Pink Oval Shaped Cabochon Cut Unheated Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in New York, NY
Introducing an extraordinary engagement ring that exudes luxury and elegance. At its heart is a
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2010s American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

HRD 1 Ct Oval Diamond Ruby Cocktail Ring H SI2 Vintage Style Halo
Located in Chicago, IL
This diamond and ruby ring showcases a stunning Art Deco style design, combining rich color with
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2010s Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Double Head Jaguar Ring White Diamond Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Head Jaguar Ring White Diamond Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver

Double Head Jaguar Ring White Diamond Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring J Dauphin
By J DAUPHIN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Double Head Jaguar Ring White Diamond Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring J Dauphin J DAUPHIN Ring
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2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

Antique Ruby, Diamond, Pearl Luckenbooth Heart Crown Circle Brooch, Circa 1910
Located in London, GB
circular surround, set with alternating rubies and old-cut diamonds, in claw settings, mounted in 14ct gold
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Vintage 1910s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

2.14 Carat Ruby Diamond Gold Bracelet
Located in Stamford, CT
14k yellow gold ruby and diamond bracelet. Double row of ruby baguettes are channel set in a link
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Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

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

French 1950s Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Rose Gold Flower Retro Clip Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
round synthetic rubies bezel set. The attachment system is a double pin. Total weight of the diamond
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Victorian Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian ruby, sapphire and diamond double heart ring, set with a round-shaped ruby weighing
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire

1.28 Carat Pear Shaped Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A diamond and ruby ring, the ring in the form of a double heart, set with a pear-shaped diamond and
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique certified Burmese Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Napoli, IT
the gems that appear in combination in these antique rings include diamonds for endurance, rubies for
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Antique Early 1800s Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Rare Victorian, Burmese, Double Pink Sapphire and Diamond Heart Engagement Ring
Located in Rochford, Essex
An incredible Victorian pink sapphire and diamond double heart ring, circa 1880. Set with two oval
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Antique Late 19th Century British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Platinum

Sabine Getty Diamond Gold Double Ring
By Sabine Getty
Located in London, GB
Sabine Getty double ring in 18k rose gold set with diamonds Diamond: 0.40 Available in a
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2010s Italian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Burmese No Heat 3.31 ct Ruby Diamond Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
yellow gold with 4 sets of double prongs. The rest of the mount is platinum with each shoulder
Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
Here we have a gorgeous Victorian double heart ring. This romantic piece features two heart-shaped
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Antique 19th Century Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Edwardian Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
This is an 18ct yellow gold ring that dates back to the Edwardian era. The centre of each heart is
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Ruby Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in London, GB
A Victorian sapphire, ruby and diamond set double heart ring, with an oval faceted sapphire set in
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold

Victorian Double Hearts Diamond & Ruby Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
14K yellow gold Double Hearts Ring, set with Old Mine and Rose Cut Diamonds, Cushion Rubies. Finger
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Narberth, PA
An absolutely exquisite diamond and ruby ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This breathtaking
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Pearl Ruby Diamond Gold Double Heart Ring
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Silver over 18k yellow gold ring with two hearts, side-by-side, set in the center with a pearl and
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Antique 1880s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby Heart Ring, circa 1890s
Located in London, GB
Dating back to the 1890s, this Victorian ring features a halo of old cut diamonds in a double heart
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Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Heart Shape 1.5ct Red Burma Ruby in 14K White Gold W Natural Diamond Double Halo
Located in Columbus, OH
-blood red ruby from Burma, framed by a heart-shaped double halo with natural earth-mined diamonds and a
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2010s North American Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 14k Gold

French 1950s Ruby Diamonds Intertwined 18 Karat Gold Threads Ring
Located in Poitiers, FR
retro ring, its setting is made of interlaced gold threads to form the decoration of a flower. The heart
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Vintage 1950s French Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

5.72 Carat Total Ruby & Blue Sapphire Cocktail Diamond Two Tone Ring In 18K Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
, heart-shaped, blood red ruby is from Thailand. Its color is vibrant; its transparency and luster are
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

10 Karat White Gold/Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Double Heart Pendant Necklace
Located in Towson, MD
10 Karat White Gold and Yellow Gold Double Heart Pendant Necklace. The Ruby heart fits inside the
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Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Vintage Ruby and Diamond double love heart ring, 14k yellow gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
How sweet is this vintage Ruby and Diamond double love heart ring?! The ring has a half eternity
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Late 20th Century European Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Double Heart Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Gold 1980s Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
Gold, The Wide Double Heart Design of this band, can be the prefect gift for that special one! The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Ruby Diamond White Gold Heart-Shaped Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.60 carat diamond and 0.60Ct natural ruby, 18k white gold
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Antique 1880s Victorian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Two Hearts Burma Pigeon Blood Ruby and Diamond Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
A ruby double hearts ring, with the diamond highlight. Two Burma ruby has got very rich pigeon
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2010s American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Pear Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond 3.20 Carat Split Double Shank Gold Ring Size 6
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Diamond 3.20 Carat Split Double Shank Gold Ring, where the rich history of Burma's renowned rubies meets
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian Ruby Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A stunning ruby and diamond double heart ring dating from the late Victorian era. The pear shaped
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Ruby & Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Austin, TX
Early 20th Century ruby and diamond ring. Natural rubies with rose cut diamonds in the sentimental
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Gold Ruby Sapphire Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Boston, Lincolnshire
A Lovely Antique Victorian 15 carat gold, Ruby, Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart love ring on
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 15k Gold

Victorian Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Bowed Double Heart Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
A particularly lovely bowed double heart ring dating from the late 19th Century. It was a popular
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian Sapphire Ruby Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
heart - each on set with a halo of diamonds around either a blue sapphire or a ruby. Double heart rings
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

18 Karat Yellow Gold English Ruby Sapphire and Diamond Double Heart Ring
Located in QLD , AU
The true lovers ring - two hearts together encrusted with diamonds, it doesn't get any more
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

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Double Heart Ruby And Diamond Gold Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the double heart ruby and diamond gold ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 8 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect double heart ruby and diamond 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 double heart ruby and diamond gold ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by J DAUPHIN and Mark Henry are consistently popular. A double heart ruby and diamond gold ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 11 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. See these pages for a heart cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a double heart ruby and diamond gold ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 6 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Double Heart Ruby And Diamond Gold Ring?

The price for a double heart ruby and diamond gold ring starts at $590 and tops out at $79,950 with these rings, on average, selling for $8,393.

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.