Jessica Gold

If there’s one thing I have an affinity for, it has to be older unique and classic jewelry.  While new is always nice, there’s something to be said for a piece that has a bit of history behind it.  It makes the time seem more substantial and interesting to me. Amongst the antique ruby rings for sale there are some unusual choices in affordable pieces that look like rubies but in fact are garnets or other stones but are genuine antique. These may be good options, and can be found at places like Antique Jewelry Mall, and just so you have an idea, I’ll tell you about the best ones.

Alternatives to Ruby Cocktail Rings

Alternatives to antique ruby cocktail rings that I think are worthy of note are the Art Deco Filigree garnet rings in 14k gold that sell for just over $400. Then there’s the Victorian almandite garnet ring with seed pearls all set in 14k gold and costs under $490. One piece that’s really elegant and affordable is the Victorian style marquise cut garnet cocktail ring in that looks just like a rich red ruby ring, and is set in 14k gold and silver vermeil. This piece is just over $280. And there’s another piece that isn’t cheap, but is a beautiful ruby alternative, and it’s the Edwardian filigree rubellite tourmaline ring set in 14k white gold that is just under $1,000. I mention these pieces even though they’re not rubies because genuine antique ruby cocktail rings can be hard to find and very expensive and these options give the same effect and are actually available. The hardest part of shopping for antique anything is finding it. But just so you understand what I mean by price differences between rich red garnets and rubies here are some real antique ruby rings for sale through Antique Jewelry Mall as well…just compare…

High Quality Real Antique Ruby Rings For Sale at Antique Jewelry Mall

There’s a ruby & diamond Art Deco engagement ring that’s absolutely divine in solid 18k white gold with a large central ruby and square diamonds and it’s going for about $1,150. Or there’s an antique that’s classified as a retro modern ruby ring design that’s likewise set in white gold, and although it’s gorgeous with round diamond leaves and a few baguette diamonds around the central ruby, it is a bit pricey at over $2,000. But it’s tempting to go for garnet, when you see them side by side and similar pieces are going for $300 to $500…okay…they’re not rubies, but the red of a garnet is rich and lustrous and the antiqueness of the ring is still valuable. In fact there’s a marquise filigree garnet that looks red, red, red and is dazzlingly beautiful for just $125! But if you must have rubies, then you will want to see the bargain of Edwardian antique ruby cocktail rings like the ruby and diamond filigree engagement ring with a scroll dome set in 14k white gold that is selling fro just $640. Yes, it’s also at the Antique Jewelry Mall.

Engagement Rings or Cocktail Rings?

When I say engagement ring it’s because that is what they were, but many antique ruby engagement rings are now being used as ladies cocktail rings, so don’t worry about the title on the tag. They don’t look like wedding rings that are used today. The antique versions are much more elaborate than the gold diamond solitaires that are popular today.

One of a Kind Antique Finds Online

Oh…..I just found another fabulous bargain… it’s an Edwardian filigree ring for just $90…but sorry to say it’s a red garnet….anyway it’s a beautiful alternative. And as you must already know, when shopping for antiques it takes patience because pieces come and go. They are one of a kind, usually, and come from estates and sales and aren’t like regular ruby ring inventory pieces in regular jewelry shops. Have fun browsing and discovering the latest antique ruby rings for sale online – the best place to shop the world for antiques.