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Natural Burmese Mogok Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring
Natural Burmese Mogok Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring

Natural Burmese Mogok Ruby Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in Shanghai, CN

, collectibility, and timeless elegance, this Mogok ruby ring is a rare treasure and a wise addition to any

Category

2010s Cluster Rings

SSEF CERT PIGEON RED 2.50Ct Unheated Clean Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring
SSEF CERT PIGEON RED 2.50Ct Unheated Clean Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring

SSEF CERT PIGEON RED 2.50Ct Unheated Clean Burma Mogok Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in Warren, NJ

One of a kind! Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Red Ruby as its stunning

Category

Antique Early 18th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Ring with Oval 1.40 Carat Untreated Mogok Ruby 3-Stone Halo Ring
Ring with Oval 1.40 Carat Untreated Mogok Ruby 3-Stone Halo Ring

Ring with Oval 1.40 Carat Untreated Mogok Ruby 3-Stone Halo Ring

By Bonebakker

Located in Amsterdam, NL

This 18 karat white gold ring features an untreated strong to deep red Ruby weighing 1.40 carat

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.63-carat Natural Burma Mogok No Heat Vivid Red GRS Cushion Ruby Ring
3.63-carat Natural Burma Mogok No Heat Vivid Red GRS Cushion Ruby Ring

3.63-carat Natural Burma Mogok No Heat Vivid Red GRS Cushion Ruby Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

the 3.63-carat Natural Burma Mogok No Heat Vivid Red GRS Cushion Ruby Ring, a true testament to

Category

2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring
Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Gubelin Certified 1.07 Carat No-Heat Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring

Located in New York, NY

and strong fluorescence found in Mogok rubies. Encircled by a delicate spiral of 0.30 carats of 38

Category

2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

No Heat 1.69ct Burma Ruby Unheated & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate
No Heat 1.69ct Burma Ruby Unheated & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate

No Heat 1.69ct Burma Ruby Unheated & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate

Located in bangkok, TH

Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.69ct. The beautifully made ring contains an

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

1.70ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Gorgeous!
1.70ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Gorgeous!

1.70ct Unheated Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring GIA Certificate - Gorgeous!

Located in bangkok, TH

yellow gold and featuring a stunning Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.70ct. The

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold

6.10 Ct Pair No heated Burma Ruby Mogok mine
6.10 Ct Pair No heated Burma Ruby Mogok mine

6.10 Ct Pair No heated Burma Ruby Mogok mine

Located in bangkok, TH

GG17: 6.10ct Pair Unheated Burma ruby Mogok mine * commercial quality fine clarity nearly eye

Category

2010s Loose Gemstones

Materials

Ruby

No Heat 2.20ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring Unheated GIA - Wonderful!
No Heat 2.20ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring Unheated GIA - Wonderful!

No Heat 2.20ct Burma Ruby & Diamond Ring Unheated GIA - Wonderful!

Located in bangkok, TH

Unheated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 2.20ct. The beautifully made ring contains an

Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Platinum

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

, completely unheated and untreated Ruby from Mogok in Burma weighing an impressive 1.23ct. The colour is a

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS
Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS

Unheated Burma 1.36ct Pigeon’s Blood Ruby & Diamond Ring GRS

Located in bangkok, TH

the end, under direct and bright sunlight the ruby positively glows, just as fluorescent Mogok ruby

Category

Early 2000s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Antique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Unheated  Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring
Antique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Unheated  Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring

Antique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Unheated Ruby & Diamond Cluster Ring

Located in OVIEDO, AS

Antique, Unique AGL certified Burmese (Mogok) Natural Ruby and Diamond Cluster Ring Untreated

Category

Antique 1840s European Early Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum

Gubelin Certified 2.22 Carat Burma Mogok No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Ring
Gubelin Certified 2.22 Carat Burma Mogok No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Ring

Gubelin Certified 2.22 Carat Burma Mogok No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Ring

Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

carat oval-cut vivid Burmese no heat vivid red ruby originating from the Mogok mining region, a gem that

Category

2010s Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

MOGOK Burma GRS Switzerland 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring
MOGOK Burma GRS Switzerland 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

MOGOK Burma GRS Switzerland 4.57 Carat Oval Ruby Diamond Cocktail Platinum Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

An exquisite natural untreated and unheated burmese ruby with a certification that states the

Category

2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring
New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring

New SSEF Cert 5.641 CT Unheated Burma Mogok Clean Pigeon Red Ruby Diamond Ring

Located in Warren, NJ

One of a kind! Rare! This exquisite ring features an unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Red Ruby as its

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 6.30 Burma Mogok No Heat Pigeons Blood Earrings
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 6.30 Burma Mogok No Heat Pigeons Blood Earrings

Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 6.30 Burma Mogok No Heat Pigeons Blood Earrings

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

famous Mogok region. One ruby like these is hard enough to find, and here we have a matched pair of them

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby

2.6mm Pigeon blood color Burma Unheated Ruby Ring (Burmese Ruby Ring)
2.6mm Pigeon blood color Burma Unheated Ruby Ring (Burmese Ruby Ring)

2.6mm Pigeon blood color Burma Unheated Ruby Ring (Burmese Ruby Ring)

Located in Singapore, SG

certificate from Jewel House (Myanmar) stating that the ruby is Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Fashion Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

A Magnificent 6.04ct Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring
A Magnificent 6.04ct Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring

A Magnificent 6.04ct Ruby & Diamond Platinum Ring

Located in bangkok, TH

A simply immense and utterly unique Jewel set in solid platinum , and featuring a stunning Ruby

Category

1990s Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified
Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ring, GIA Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

A fine platinum ring featuring a gem Burmese ruby from the famed mines of Mogok. The ruby weighs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby
Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

Emilio Jewelry Grs Certified Burma No Heat Ruby

By Emilio!

Located in New York, NY

coveted for their exceptional quality and rarity. Mined from Mogok region of Burma these rubies possess a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone 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

a gorgeous Unheated ruby from the famed mines of Mogok in Burma. The ruby is an exquisite pinkish

Category

Vintage 1970s Burmese Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.15Ct Burma Unheated Ruby Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
1.15Ct Burma Unheated Ruby Earring in 18k Yellow Gold

1.15Ct Burma Unheated Ruby Earring in 18k Yellow Gold

Located in Singapore, SG

) stating that the ruby is Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of enhancement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA certified Unheated Ruby Necklace in 22k solid gold chain
GIA certified Unheated Ruby Necklace in 22k solid gold chain

GIA certified Unheated Ruby Necklace in 22k solid gold chain

Located in Singapore, SG

gemstone is a Natural Unheated Ruby from Tanzania Two side gemstones are Natural Unheated Ruby from Mogok

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Chain Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold

14k gold earring with natural Ruby and Natural Diamond Cluster Drop Earring
14k gold earring with natural Ruby and Natural Diamond Cluster Drop Earring

14k gold earring with natural Ruby and Natural Diamond Cluster Drop Earring

Located in Singapore, SG

Jewel House (Myanmar) stating that the rubies are Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of enhancement

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold

Eze Jewelry 2ct Myanmar Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold
Eze Jewelry 2ct Myanmar Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold

Eze Jewelry 2ct Myanmar Ruby & 1.20ct Diamond Earrings in 18K Gold

Located in Bucharest, Romania

earrings feature two 2ct Myanmar Mogok Pigeon Blood Rubies, AIGS certified for their exceptional color and

Category

2010s Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold
Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Burma Unheated Ruby and Natural Diamonds Ring in 18K Yellow Gold

Located in Singapore, SG

(Myanmar) stating that the ruby is Mogok, Burma origin with no indications of heating or enhancement. We

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.845Ct Burma unheated Ruby and Natural diamond 2 ways stud earring
0.845Ct Burma unheated Ruby and Natural diamond 2 ways stud earring

0.845Ct Burma unheated Ruby and Natural diamond 2 ways stud earring

Located in Singapore, SG

Accompanied by a gem certificate from Jewel House (Myanmar) stating that the rubies are Mogok,Burma origin

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

7.23 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Gold
7.23 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Gold

7.23 Carat No Heat Burma Star Ruby & Baguette Diamond Ballerina Ring in 18k Gold

By Gad & Co.

Located in Miami, FL

exquisite piece features a mesmerizing Burma Mogok Myanmar Ruby of exceptional origin, delicately set and

Category

2010s Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set
29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set

29.16 Carat Ruby, 5.54 Carat Diamond 21k Yellow Gold Necklace and Bracelet Set

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A magnificent, fine and impressive, vintage 29.16 carat ruby, 5.54 carat diamond, 21 karat yellow

Category

1990s Chain Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, Yellow Gold

2.31 Carat No-Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, AIGS Certified
2.31 Carat No-Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, AIGS Certified

2.31 Carat No-Heat Burmese Ruby Diamond Platinum Ballerina Ring, AIGS Certified

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

ballerina ring. The ruby weighs 2.31 carats and comes from the famous mines of Mogok in Burma. Burmese

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Earrings
GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Earrings

GIA Certified 1.20 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby White Diamond Gold Earrings

Located in Kowloon, Hong Kong

Mogok, Burma, is celebrated. The rubies display remarkable crystal and saturation, their unheated status

Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

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

18kt Gold Ring GRS 2.19 Ct Burmese Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Ruby & 1.5ct Diamonds
18kt Gold Ring GRS 2.19 Ct Burmese Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Ruby & 1.5ct Diamonds

18kt Gold Ring GRS 2.19 Ct Burmese Pigeon Blood Vivid Red Ruby & 1.5ct Diamonds

Located in Antwerp, BE

Gorgeous fine 18kt White Gold Ring With 2.19ct Burmese Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby and 1.5ct Diamonds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Artisan Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 7.88 Carat Burmes Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold
GRS Certified 7.88 Carat Burmes Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold

GRS Certified 7.88 Carat Burmes Ruby And Diamond Earrings In 18 Karat White Gold

By Rewa Jewellery

Located in Bangkok, TH

gold. It has 2 centre pieces of oval shaped Burma No Heat Rubies Mogok origin, Purple Red in colour

Category

2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.29 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring
3.29 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring

3.29 Carat Burma No Heat Vivid Red Pigeon's Blood GRS Certified Ruby Ring

By Antinori Fine Jewels

Located in Chicago, IL

! This stunning piece features a natural Mogok Burma ruby, renowned for its unmatched vivid red hue and

Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

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

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring
AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring

AGL Certified 8 Carat No Heat Kashmir Sapphire, Burma Ruby, & Diamond Stack Ring

Located in Miami, FL

colorless but turns red due to the presence of chromium. The Mogok Valley, Myanmar, where these rubies are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

1930s Art Deco 3.88 Carat Mogok Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring

Located in London, GB

½, gross weight 7 grams. An exceptional ring. The central ruby comes from Mogok in Burma, where the finest

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GEMCOOK 0.54ct Burma Mogok Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Necklace
GEMCOOK 0.54ct Burma Mogok Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Necklace

GEMCOOK 0.54ct Burma Mogok Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby Necklace

Located in Bangkok, TH

love with Mogok Red, you will no longer be able to fall in love with other ruby. Discover the

Category

2010s Chinese Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

GEMCOOK Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
GEMCOOK Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring

GEMCOOK Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

Expertly crafted by GEMCOOK, this Burma Mogok pigeon blood ruby ring showcases a rare and coveted

Category

2010s Chinese Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.36ct Unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.36ct Unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 1.36ct Unheated Burma Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring

Located in Bangkok, TH

with GEMCOOK JEWELLERY's 1.36ct unheated Burmese Mogok Pigeon Blood Ruby Ring. Boasting a transparent

Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby

Art Nouveau ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, pigeon's blood ruby
Art Nouveau ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, pigeon's blood ruby

Art Nouveau ruby ring in 18 karat yellow gold and platinum, pigeon's blood ruby

Located in PARIS, FR

of heating Geographical origin : Burma (Mogok, Myanmar). This ruby can be called "pigeon blood" on

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 2.13ct Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby
GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 2.13ct Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby

GEMCOOK JEWELLERY 2.13ct Unheated Pigeon Blood Ruby

Located in Bangkok, TH

pigeon blood from Mogok, Myanmar is a symbol of luxury and prestige. The ruby's rich and charming style

Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Vintage 1970s Certified Untreated No Heat 1.4 Carat Burma Ruby Gold Domed Ring
Vintage 1970s Certified Untreated No Heat 1.4 Carat Burma Ruby Gold Domed Ring

Vintage 1970s Certified Untreated No Heat 1.4 Carat Burma Ruby Gold Domed Ring

Located in Berlin, Berlin

the most important areas for mining is that around Mogok: until today, rubies of exceptional quality

Category

Vintage 1970s German Retro Dome Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Mogok Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mogok ruby for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k Gold, Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 3 antique edition and 11 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mogok ruby from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 2 Carat and 2.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic mogok ruby over the years, but those made by Bonebakker are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes cabochon and oval cut alternatives. Most of our mogok ruby for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Mogok Ruby?

Prices for a mogok ruby can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,580 and can go as high as $141,546, while this accessory, on average, fetches $19,406.

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.