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Burmese Ruby No Heat Necklace

Edwardian Burma No Heat Ruby and Diamond Necklace
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
of unheated Burmese rubies and antique cut white diamonds. The rubies weigh 2.00 carats in total
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Vintage 1910s Edwardian Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Emilio Jewelry Certified 110.00 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Ruby Necklace
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
York's iconic fifth avenue, Featuring an unbelievable array of highly sought after no heat Burmese rubies
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21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Ruby

Bulgari No Heat Burma Sapphire Ruby Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Vintage Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment Weighing approximately 17.16 carats total - bezel
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Vintage 1980s Chain Necklaces

Materials

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

1.22 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.22 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby

1.35 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
1.35 Carat Octagon-Cut Burma No Heat Ruby and White Diamond Pendant Necklace: A beautiful pendant
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, White Diamond

1940s French Set of Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Necklace and Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Diamond and Ruby Necklace and Earrings Set The necklace has approximately 75ct of
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Mid-20th Century French Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace- His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate
Located in Antwerp, BE
Platinum Burmese 25 Ct Ruby No Heat Necklace to His Majesty Qaboos Bin Said Estate Qaboos bin Said
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20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GRS Pigeon Blood 0.76 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Pendant 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.76 carat Burmese ruby pendant mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
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2010s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Burmese No Heat Sapphire Beads and Cultured South Sea Pearl 18K Gold Necklace: A beautiful
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2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Blue Sapphire, South Sea Pearl, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold...

GIA Antique Pigeon Blood Burmese Burma Ruby Rose Cut Diamond Necklace French
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS A VERY RARE NO HEAT PIGEON BLOOD RED BURMESE BURMA RUBY, ROSE CUT DIAMOND AND PEARL MUSEUM
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Pearl, Gold, Silver, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Unheated Burma Ruby Necklace with Natural Diamonds in 18k solid gold
Located in Singapore, SG
"No Heat Burma Ruby Necklace (Mogok Ruby Necklace)" Genuine untreated Burma rubies, particularly
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

GIA Ruby Diamond Platinum 18K Antique Certified No Heat Huge Pendant 4.63 Carats
Located in Sylvania, GA
Carat Pendant and Box! Transparent Natural Burma Rubies Set in Solid Heavy Platinum & 18K Yellow Gold
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Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

IGI Certified 8.31 Carat No Heat Bruma Ruby & Diamond Pendent in 18K White Gold
Located in KOWLOON, HK
Collectible unheated Burma ruby pendant. A special ruby from the famed mines of Burma, present
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2010s Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, White Gold

GIA Certified 45 Carat Natural Burma Ruby & Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Carat Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Necklace 18 Karat White Gold Necklace consisting of 19 solitaire
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1990s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emilio Jewelry 10 Carat Certified No Heat Burmese Ruby Brooch
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Showcasing a very special certified Unheated Burmese Ruby center stone weighing just over 10.00
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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Materials

Emerald, Ruby, Diamond

Art Deco Carved Ruby and Diamond Platinum Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
rubies weighing a total of 4 ct. with GIA certificate confirming Burmese origin with no heat indications
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

New 14k Gold GIA Pear Cabochon Ruby W/ Diamond Halo Teardrop Pendant & Chain
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have a gorgeous, custom made, ruby and diamond teardrop pendant necklace that is newly
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2010s American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georges L'Enfant Burma Ruby Bracelet, circa 1950s
By Georges L'Enfant
Located in New York, NY
Burmese rubies, with no heat treatment are certified by GGTL. Overall weight approx. 19.5 grams, crafted
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Mid-20th Century French Chain Bracelets

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Victorian Ruby and Diamond Cross Pendant Brooch
Located in London, GB
to be natural with no indication of heat-treatment, four of them of Burmese origin, accompanied by
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver

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Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified Natural 2.00 Carat Deep Blue Diamond
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Vintage Platinum and Gold Lapis Lazuli and Diamond Owl Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Lapis and Diamond Platinum and Gold Owl Ring. Securely Hand set with Lapis Lazuli and Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.50tcw and Ruby eyes, a...
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Scarselli 31 Carat Pear Cut Diamond Tennis Necklace in Platinum GIA Certified
By SCARSELLI
Located in New York, NY
Scarselli features this enchanting 31.27 carats pear cut diamond tennis necklace in Platinum. Each diamond is GIA certified total of 45 pear-cut diamonds from 0.35ct to 2.08ct the bi...
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Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified Fancy Intense Blue Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
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Bright Apple Green Jadeite Jade Necklace Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
Bright, and filled with light, this radiant Art Deco era (circa 1920s -1930s) necklace is composed of 107 hand-carved and polished natural and untreated Burmese jadeite jade beads. T...
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71.00 Carat Sapphire, 10.00 Carat Natural Diamonds, Statement Necklace
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
* Custom Order - Process time for this item is 30 business days. Stunning Sapphire diamond statement necklace. The royal blue color and extraordinary design make it the ultimate eye-...
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2010s Israeli Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

Floral Bunch Emerald Pendant with Diamonds in 18K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Natural Emerald pendant in 18K Gold. It has a pear and round cut emerald studded with diamonds that completes your look with a decent touch. Pendants are used to wear or gifted to re...
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Vintage Mid Century Modern Diamond and Ruby Platinum and Brushed Gold Cat Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Mid Century Modern Platinum and Brushed Gold Cat Ring. Securely Hand set with Sparkling Diamonds, weighing approx. 0.06tcw and Shimmering Rubies, approx. 0....
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Fashion Rings

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

Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver
Located in New York, NY
Bochic “Orient” South Sea Pearl, Ruby & Multi Sapphire Bangle Set In 18K Gold & Silver Beautiful Black Tahiti South Sea Pearl, gray silver color with pink tone Natural Red Ruby Ca...
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Galaxy Confetti Cigar Band 8.4mm 14K Green Gold, Tsavorites & Sapphires
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
Unique blue sapphire and green tsavorite, wide fashion band with 14k green gold. This Galaxy design is bold and stunning! With genuine sapphire and tsavorite garnet gemstones, set fl...
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GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Rome, IT
GIA Certified 10 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamond Platinum Ring Flawless This diamond ring is offered by Antinori di Sanpietro ROMA This 10 carat GIA Certified j Color VVS1 Clarit...
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2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

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Emerald Diamond Pendant 3 Ct 0.41 Ct White Gold Panjshir Afghanistan Great Color
Located in Viena, Viena
estimated value approx. 9.550,-- euros real emeralds make you happy, here a noble pendant decorated with diamonds in halo style, a fine emerald (oiled) approx. 2.13 ct, intensive co...
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2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Moussaieff Heart Diamond Platinum Dangle Earrings GIA
By Moussaieff
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A pair of dazzling diamond earrings created by renowned jewelry house Moussaieff. The earrings feature eight heart brilliant cut diamonds. Each diamond comes with a GIA Diamond Gradi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Platinum

3-Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Platinum Vintage Band Ring Estate Estate Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Finely crafted Three Stone Star Ruby and Diamond Band Platinum Ring. Securely Hand set with 3 Rubies weighing approx. 1.15tcw, enhanced with Diamonds, weighing appr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Three-Stone Rings

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Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Diamond and Ruby Platinum Band Ring Estate Fine Jewelry
Located in Montreal, QC
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Natural Briolette Diamond Burma No Heat Ruby Long Pendent Necklace in Platinum
By Great Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
No Heat Burma Ruby In Platinum With Detachable Tassel (Pendent). It Has 39.56 Carats Of Hand Picked
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Natural Fancy Color Briolette Diamond and Burma No Heat Ruby Chain Necklace
By Great Diam
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Polished Natural Fancy Color Diamond Briolettes and 16.13 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Delicately Set in 16.76
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Art Deco Beaded Necklaces

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

Natural No Heat Burma Ruby AGL & GIA Report Pigeon Blood
Located in Naples, FL
pendant with AGL report Natural No Heat Burma Ruby doc #1116277 and A second report is available from GIA
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Victorian Ruby and Diamond clear case back locket. Certified no heat Burma ruby
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Silver

Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket
Burmese Ruby and Diamond Locket
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Important Burma No Heat Ruby Beads Necklace
Located in New York, NY
An important collection of burmese (no heat) ruby beads necklace with a diamond clasp. The ruby
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20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

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No Heat Burma Ruby by the yard, Ruby Stationary Necklace
Located in Singapore, SG
fabulous, Burma no Heat Ruby by the yard will remain timeless! Its petite size adds to its charm, making it
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21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Choker Necklaces

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Ruby, 18k Gold

1.76 Burma No Heat Pear Shape Ruby and Diamond Pendant
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
No Heat Ruby and Diamond pendant is the perfect holiday gift. Provided with this necklace, you will
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Necklaces

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Art Deco Rare Natural Burma Ruby Seven Strand Bead Necklace
Located in New York, NY
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Bulgari Ruby Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
three natural no-heat Burma rubies (app. 9crts total). Made in Italy, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

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Bulgari Ruby Diamond Gold Chain Necklace
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
three natural no-heat Burma rubies (app. 9crts total). Made in Italy, circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s Italian Chain Necklaces

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Edwardian Diamond Sapphire Burma Ruby Emerald Interchangable Pendant Brooch AGL
Located in Boca Raton, FL
SI1 clarity. The interchangable center piece features a .93 carat Burma no heat ruby, 1.01 carat
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Singapore, SG
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Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Located in Hong Kong, HK
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Located in San Francisco, CA
marks), this fabulous head-turner, features a trio of sizable natural no-heat rubies: 2.70 Pear Shape
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Located in London, GB
. 13196 dated 9th September 2016 stating that the ruby is of Burmese origin, no evidence of heat treatment
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Burmese Ruby No Heat Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact burmese ruby no heat necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 6 vintage or 9 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a burmese ruby no heat necklace may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. A burmese ruby no heat necklace from Great Diam — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also emerald cut cut and oval cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a burmese ruby no heat necklace, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Burmese Ruby No Heat Necklace?

Prices for a burmese ruby no heat necklace can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $3,650 and can go as high as $240,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $11,600.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

Questions About Burmese Ruby No Heat Necklace
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Burmese rubies are heat treated. Most rubies are heat treated directly at the mines because the treatment enhances the value and quality of the ruby. Shop a wide collection of Burmese ruby pieces as well as other fine jewelry on 1stDibs.