Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring | 14K Yellow Gold 0.42 ct tw

Vintage Ruby Diamond Ring | 14K Yellow Gold 0.42 ct tw

This vintage ruby and diamond ring centers a 0.18 ct red ruby alongside 0.24 ctw of H/I color, SI2-I1 clarity diamond accents, all set in 14K yellow gold. The diamonds carry slightly more weight than the ruby in carat terms, but the ruby anchors the design as the visual focal point against the warm yellow gold.

Crafted at 585 gold purity and offered in sizes 5 through 9, this 0.42 ct tw ruby and diamond ring works as a meaningful gift, an everyday-luxury piece, or a non-traditional engagement alternative. Yellow gold deepens the perceived saturation of red rubies, which is part of why this metal pairing has been a vintage staple for over a century.

Why a vintage ruby and diamond ring

Ruby is the traditional July birthstone and the gemstone associated with 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Vintage ruby rings have remained a perennial fine-jewelry choice because the deep red of natural ruby pairs reliably with both warm and cool metals, and because the hardness of corundum (9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond) means these rings hold up to daily wear. The H/I diamond color and SI2-I1 clarity here is a practical grade choice: face-up white, with inclusions visible only under 10x magnification rather than to the naked eye.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ruby natural?

Yes. The 0.18 ct center stone is a natural red ruby. The 0.24 ctw of accent diamonds are also natural.

What ring sizes are available?

Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 are stocked. For other sizes contact us for a custom quote.

What is the diamond color and clarity?

The diamond accents are H/I color (near-colorless, slight warm tint visible only against a comparison stone) and SI2-I1 clarity (small inclusions visible under magnification, generally not to the unaided eye).

Can this be used as a ruby engagement ring?

Yes. Ruby engagement rings have a long tradition, and the 0.42 ct tw and yellow gold setting suit that use. The format is more vintage-cocktail than traditional solitaire, so it reads as a non-traditional engagement choice.

How does shipping and returns work?

Free US shipping is included. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery in original condition. See our return policy page for full terms.