Skip to main content

Burmese Ruby Ring

to
116
549
429
223
178
307
828
717
72
16
15
3
31
202
606
5
9
12
18
8
19
11
14
9
15
2
534
303
5
332
119
73
58
35
to
55
18
9
9
7
162
146
94
22
16
12
9
9
2
1
839
3
474
120
AGL Thai Certified 1.98 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring in 18K Gold
AGL Thai Certified 1.98 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring in 18K Gold

AGL Thai Certified 1.98 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby Ring in 18K Gold

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

Presenting a creation from Rewa Jewelry, this ring showcases a 1.98-carat red ruby. The ring is

Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum

GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Untreated (No Heat) Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.26 Carat Natural Untreated, Burmese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Ring Set in Platinum and 18k Gold
GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Ring Set in Platinum and 18k Gold

GIA Certified 2.10 Carat Natural Burmese Ruby Ring Set in Platinum and 18k Gold

Located in Tokyo, JP

A beautiful ring set in Platinum and 18K Gold featuring a GIA Certified 2.106 Carat Natural Burmese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Intense Red Burma Ruby No Heat Piegon Blood Ring  Certified By GRS
Intense Red Burma Ruby No Heat Piegon Blood Ring  Certified By GRS

Intense Red Burma Ruby No Heat Piegon Blood Ring Certified By GRS

Located in Dubai, AE

The Natural Burma Ruby Ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that exudes elegance and sophistication

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

AGL Certified 3.03 Carat Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring
AGL Certified 3.03 Carat Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring

AGL Certified 3.03 Carat Burmese Ruby, Diamond and Blue Sapphire Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

A new 3.03 carat Burmese ruby ring made in 18 Karat gold. The ruby is certified by AGL (Thai) as

Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

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

1.14 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold
1.14 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold

1.14 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Rose Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 1.14 carat Burma ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

2.26 Carat Natural, Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Gold
2.26 Carat Natural, Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Gold

2.26 Carat Natural, Burma Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring Set in 18k Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Apart of our carefully curated collection, this ring proudly displays a 2.26 carat Burma ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum.
2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum.

2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum.

Located in London, GB

2.20ct Ruby and baguette diamond engagement ring in platinum. Burma ruby ring with baguette

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GRS Certified 5 Carat Oval BURMA Ruby no heat Ring
GRS Certified 5 Carat Oval BURMA Ruby no heat Ring

GRS Certified 5 Carat Oval BURMA Ruby no heat Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

Presenting a breathtaking 5.04-carat Natural Burma Ruby Ring, a true masterpiece that encapsulates

Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold
GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold

GRS Certified 2.00 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Ring In 18 Karat White Gold

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

An elegant Burmese ruby ring showcased by Rewa jewels is handcrafted in 18 karat white gold. It

Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

AGL Certified 2.19 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring
AGL Certified 2.19 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring

AGL Certified 2.19 Carat No Heat Burma Ruby & Trapezoid Diamond 3 Stone Ring

Located in Miami, FL

AGL Certified 2.19 carat no heat Burma ruby ring. Adorned with 2 trapezoid cut diamonds totaling

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

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

Eternity Ruby Emerald Cut 11.50 Carat
Eternity Ruby Emerald Cut 11.50 Carat

Eternity Ruby Emerald Cut 11.50 Carat

By Belfiore Jewelry

Located in Great Neck, NY

Exquisite one of a kind eternity, Burma Ruby Ring set in 14K white gold. The stones in this ring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Emerald, 14k Gold

2.76 Carat Mozambique  Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold
2.76 Carat Mozambique  Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold

2.76 Carat Mozambique Ruby and Diamond Classic Ring Set in 18k Gold

By GEM PLAZA

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Carat Burma ruby Ring Can be Resize As per Request.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds
2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds

2.29 ct certified Burmese cluster ruby ring in 18 k with 2 cts diamonds

Located in PARIS, FR

A 2.29 ct certified Burmese ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum. This elegant ring is

Category

Vintage 1960s French Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

AIG Certified 3.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
AIG Certified 3.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

AIG Certified 3.03 Carat Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold

Located in KOWLOON, HK

ntroducing a magnificent piece of jewelry, behold the AIG Certified 3.03 Carat Burmese Ruby Ring in

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

IGI Certified 2.26 Carat  Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold
IGI Certified 2.26 Carat  Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring in 18K White 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

Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Unheated 1.23ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA - Gorgeous!
Unheated 1.23ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA - Gorgeous!

Unheated 1.23ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA - Gorgeous!

Located in bangkok, TH

is one of the nicest 1ct Burma ruby rings we have seen for a long long time. The ruby is virtually

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.61ct Burmese Oval Ruby & Diamond (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
1.61ct Burmese Oval Ruby & Diamond (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

1.61ct Burmese Oval Ruby & Diamond (0.70ct) Cluster Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in MELBOURNE, AU

This artistically striking Burmese Ruby Ring is crafted with remarkable attention to details

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950
Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Vintage 6.95Ct Burmese Ruby and 4.80Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1950

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, platinum set cluster ring; part of our diverse collection of Burmese rubies. This stunning, fine and

Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905
0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905

0.85 Carat Burmese Ruby and 0.40 Carat Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Ring Circa 1905

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

actual color and showcases each stone of this Burmese ruby ring. Condition This impressive dress ring is

Category

Antique Early 1900s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby
Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby

Myanmar Star Ruby Diamond Ring: Platinum White Gold, Burma Ruby

Located in Kowloon, HK

Introducing our exquisite handcrafted natural star ruby ring, featuring a stunning 1.04 Ct star

Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

4.20 carat Oval cut Certified “Intense RED” Burma Ruby. .75 carats of white round brilliant cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring
GIA Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring

GIA Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring

Located in San Francisco, CA

A beautiful update on a classic Art Deco design, this 18k gold ring centers an oval-shaped Burmese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Platinum Burma Ruby Band Ring
Platinum Burma Ruby Band Ring

Platinum Burma Ruby Band Ring

Located in New York, NY

Plaitnum 7 ruby band, ruby weighing approx. 2.1 cts ring size 6 3/4, weight 2.6 dwt

Category

20th Century Unknown More Rings

Materials

Ruby, Platinum

Unheated 1.02ct Burma Ruby & Diamond 18k Ring - Vintage, Exquisite!
Unheated 1.02ct Burma Ruby & Diamond 18k Ring - Vintage, Exquisite!

Unheated 1.02ct Burma Ruby & Diamond 18k Ring - Vintage, Exquisite!

Located in bangkok, TH

An Exquisite Estate Unheated Burma Ruby and diamond Platinum Ring dating from c.1975 and featuring

Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma
Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma

Mens Ruby ring 14KT natural untreated ruby ring Burma

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Burma, the ruby is 7x5mm and the ring is made in solid 14KT yellow gold. Metal Type: 14KT Certificate

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold

Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring
Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

Burmese Ruby Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A very fine oval cut Burmese ruby, GIA Certified. The center stone measures 8.37 x 6.33 x 3.46 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

2.23ct Burma Ruby 1.08ct Diamond Ring
2.23ct Burma Ruby 1.08ct Diamond Ring

2.23ct Burma Ruby 1.08ct Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant platinum ring. The ring is centered with lovely oval cut Burma ruby that weighs

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Certified
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Certified

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring, Certified

Located in New York, NY

Burma ruby and diamond ring in platinum. This ring features a vibrant Burmese heated ruby weighing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring
Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring

Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring

Located in New York, NY

Certified Burmese Ruby & Diamond Men's Ring Ruby Weight: Approximately 1.50 cts ring size: 6.25

Category

Vintage 1980s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Burma Ruby White Gold Solitaire Ring
Burma Ruby White Gold Solitaire Ring

Burma Ruby White Gold Solitaire Ring

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in US

Stunning Statement Retro Cathedral Style Solitaire Ring Centering a 13.91 carats Burma Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

2.97 carat certified Fine Burma Ruby. .38 carats of size diamonds. Set in platinum and 18k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring
Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring

Platinum Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a beautiful, impressive ring featuring a .89Ct Fine Oval Burmese Ruby with a deep, rich and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Boucheron Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Boucheron Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Ring

Boucheron Natural Burma Ruby Diamond Ring

By Boucheron

Located in London, GB

Boucheron Burmese ruby and diamond ring. Set to centre with a cushion shape old cut natural

Category

Vintage 1930s French Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.20ct Burma Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring
Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.20ct Burma Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring

Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.20ct Burma Ruby & Natural Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Bora & Co GRS Certified 3.20ct Burma Ruby and Diamond 18K White Gold Ring A true masterpiece of

Category

2010s Burmese Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Bulgari Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring.
Bulgari Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring.

Bulgari Burmese Ruby Diamond Cocktail Ring.

By Bulgari

Located in London, GB

Bulgari Burmese ruby and diamond ring. A natural unenhanced oval old cut Burmese ruby is set

Category

Vintage 1970s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring
Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Natural Burma Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Braintree, GB

A striking modern platinum ring set with a vivid natural Burma ruby, framed by a surround of

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring Details: In white gold, set with a cushion cut ruby of approximately

Category

20th Century Engagement Rings

GIA 1.29ct Burma Ruby 1.47ct Diamond Ring
GIA 1.29ct Burma Ruby 1.47ct Diamond Ring

GIA 1.29ct Burma Ruby 1.47ct Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant platinum ring. The ring is centered with lovely GIA certified marquise cut Burma

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

5 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A stunning Ruby and Diamond Ring! 5.14 carat Certified Burma Ruby 2.02 carats of white round

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

7 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
7 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

7 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

7.18 carat Certified Burma Ruby Set in a custom platinum and diamond mounting featuring 1.01

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring Details: Set with an oval cut ruby approx. 2.35 carats in a

Category

20th Century Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

5.00ct Burma Ruby 1.10ct Diamond Gold Ring
5.00ct Burma Ruby 1.10ct Diamond Gold Ring

5.00ct Burma Ruby 1.10ct Diamond Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is a charming 18k white gold ring. The ring is centered with a lovely cabochon Burma ruby that

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold (Ruby Unisex Ring)
Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold (Ruby Unisex Ring)

Burma Unheated Ruby Ring in 18K Yellow Gold (Ruby Unisex Ring)

Located in Singapore, SG

resizing service for the rings you purchase from Burma Jars, allowing for an increase or decrease in size

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring
1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring

1.80ct Burma Ruby 1.25ct Diamond Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

This is an elegant 18k yellow and white gold ring. The ring is set with lovely square cut Burma

Category

20th Century Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

MOISEIKIN Pt950 1.35ct Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring
MOISEIKIN Pt950 1.35ct Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring

MOISEIKIN Pt950 1.35ct Burmese Ruby Cocktail Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

, releasing the maximum light. 18K Gold Ring 18.74 gr. Ring size 17.0mm ( EU 53mm, US 6.5) 1 Ruby,Ov, Burma

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring
Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring

Rare 10 Carat Burma Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

featuring 2.80 carats of round brilliant cut diamonds. 100% Certified Burma Ruby A magnificent ring to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum

6 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
6 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

6 Carat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

By Diamond Scene New York

Located in New York, NY

A Fabulous Ruby and rare find! 6.15 carat certified Burma Ruby with Fine color and Luster

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Burmese Ruby Ring", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Burmese Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact burmese ruby ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, 18k gold and white gold. You can easily find a 1056 antique edition and 1310 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect burmese ruby 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. For this particular piece, .5 carat and 1 carat are consistently popular carat weights. A burmese ruby ring from Rewa Jewellery, OGI Ltd and Antinori Fine Jewels — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a burmese ruby ring, 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 Ring?

On average, a burmese ruby ring at 1stDibs sells for $10,100, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $6,500,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

The Legacy of Ruby in Jewelry Design

This deep red gem is the color of heat and passion — vintage and antique ruby jewelry is perfect for those born in the middle of summer.

Rubies are one of the few gemstones that can give diamonds a run for their money. Just consider the Van Cleef & Arpels “scarf” necklace the Duke of Windsor presented to the Duchess on her 40th birthday, in 1936 — set with diamonds and dripping with rubies, a testament to the deep-red gemstone’s power — or the slippers encrusted with 4,600 rubies that Harry Winston made to commemorate The Wizard of Oz’s golden anniversary. July babies have permission to adorn themselves with this beautiful red stone even when it’s not their birthday.

Rubies are considered precious stones — along with diamonds, sapphires and emeralds — and have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, surpassed only by Moissanite and diamonds. They are composed of corundum, a colorless mineral that is also the basic material of sapphires. In the July birthstone, the red of the gemstone — and the various hues seen in sapphires — are produced by the presence of trace elements. In the case of a ruby, this element is chromium. Rubies range in color from vermilion to a violet red. They are also pleochroic, which means that a stone’s hue can vary depending on the direction of viewing. The most sought-after color is pigeon’s blood: pure red with a hint of blue.

Rubies that are hosted in dolomite marble are the most prized: Because the marble is low in iron, so are the rubies, resulting in a more intense color. Rubies found in basalt, which has a higher iron content, are generally darker and less intense.

When shopping for antique and vintage ruby jewelry, remember that the 4Cs of selecting the perfect diamond — color, clarity, cut and carat — also apply to rubies.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, the color of the July birthstone should be a vibrant to slightly purplish red, and the stone should be clear and inclusion-free. Accordingly, the cut should show off its color and clarity. As for the last criterion, fine rubies more than a carat in weight are rare. Often, large rubies are more expensive than diamonds of comparable weights.

Find a collection of ruby necklaces, ruby rings and other accessories 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.