Estate Burma Ruby
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Italian More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Unknown Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1980s Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Artisan Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Unknown Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1960s Unknown Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Retro Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Engagement Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1970s Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
20th Century American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artisan Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century American Artisan Drop Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Estate Burma Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Estate Burma Ruby?
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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The most important factor in determining the authenticity of an old Burma ruby is to look at the color. In most lights, the color will be a true red to a pinkish red color. Shop a collection of Burma rubies from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.