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GRS Certified 4.01 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 4.01 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Certified 10.00 Carat Important Burma No Heat Untreated Ruby Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry New York, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the prestigious GIA Gem Tower in New York's Diamond District. Please inquire for certificates, ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Ruby

New 14k Gold 4.66ctw Gia No Heat Oval Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This ruby and diamond ring is well crafted in solid 14k yellow gold. The elegant halo cluster
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GIA Certified 1.19 Carat, No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.19 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 2.06 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Bezel set with a halo surround of old
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco 4.12 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Vintage Halo Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Burmese in origin and displaying no indications of heat treatment Set in a milgrain bezel with a double
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GIA Certified 1.16 Carat, No Heat, Blood Red, Burmese Ruby Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful Ring set in Platinum featuring a GIA Certified 1.16 Carat Natural, Untreated (No Heat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

New 14k Gold 5.36ctw GIA No Heat Oval Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
This custom made ruby and diamond ring is crafted in solid 14k rose gold. The elegant halo cluster
Category

2010s American Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

GIA No Heat Burma Cabochon Ruby Diamond Weighing 12.74 Carat 18 Karat Gold Ring
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
jewelry piece. This GIA No Heat Burma Cabochon Ruby and Diamond Ring is a timeless expression of luxury
Category

2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 3.47 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby 18K Gold Antique Crown Solitaire Ring AGL
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Burmese in origin and displaying no evidence of heat treatment Set with talon prongs in a pierced
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930 s, Art Deco 1.15 Carats No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum Cushion Ring
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cushion form cluster centers a cushion cut Burma ruby weighing approximately 0.82 carat
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

GRS Certified 1.83 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.83 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.22 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Victorian 14k Gold GIA NO HEAT Oval BURMA Red Ruby Diamond Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (1) Natural Genuine Ruby - Oval Brilliant Cut - Multi Prong Set - Red Color - NO HEAT
Category

Antique 1890s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Belle Époque French AGL 1.55 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Gold Bypass Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Belle Époque French AGL 1.55 Carat Burma No Heat Ruby Diamond Platinum Gold Bypass Ring
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified 2.14 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18k Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 2.14 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Certified Snowflake Charm No Heat Burma Star Wedding Ring
By Malpani Jewels
Located in Hung Hom, HK
pressure in the earth's crust. This beautiful no heat ruby has been picked from Burma, and comes with a
Category

2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Wedding Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 1.05 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.05 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 1.25 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 1.25 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 0.89 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.89 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 0.81 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring. The ring's center stone is 0.81 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research
Category

2010s Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 1.25 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring. The ring's center stone is 1.25 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research
Category

2010s Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 1.46 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring. The ring's center stone is 1.46 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem Research
Category

2010s Thai Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 0.89 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.86 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 0.86 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.86 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Asian Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified 0.86 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new handcrafted ruby ring by Rewa Jewels. The ring's center stone is 0.86 carat Burmese
Category

2010s Thai Modern Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

Edwardian 3.39 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond Platinum 18 Karat Cluster Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
set and natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment With a halo surround of bezel
Category

Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 2.65 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 2.65 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 3.06 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 3.06 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.02 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.02 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 0.65 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18k Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The center ruby weighs 0.65
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 3.06 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 3.06 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.20 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.20 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GIA Certified Antique Burma No Heat Ruby And Rose Cut Diamond Band Ring In 18K.
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely gorgeous GIA certified Burma No Heat Antique ruby ring with rose cut diamonds. The
Category

Vintage 1940s American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Mid-Century GIA 1.13ct No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
One Mid Century GIA No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Halo Ring. Featuring one GIA
Category

Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold

AGL Certified 3.56 Carat Burma Ruby No Heat and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new AGL (Thai) certified 3.56 burma ruby no heat purplish red and diamond ring in 18 karat
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 2.02 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 2.02 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 0.77 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.77 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.70 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.70 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The center ruby
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.01 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs 1.01 carat
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.13 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.13 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat white gold and pink gold
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.13 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.13 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.26 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.26 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 2.32 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 2.32 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 2.02 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 2.02 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 0.86 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.86 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 0.73 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 0.73 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.29 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new 1.29 carat Burmese ruby ring mounted with diamonds in 18 Karat gold. The ruby weighs
Category

2010s Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.01 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby and diamond ring. The ruby weighs 1.01 carat and is certified by Gem Research
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 6.46 Carat No Heat Burmese Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A beautifully crafted cabochon ruby and diamond ring made with 18 karat gold. The total ruby weight
Category

2010s More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

GRS Certified 2.06 Carat Burmese Ruby No Heat Pigeon Blood Ring in 18 K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new ruby ring by REWA. The ring's center stone is 2.06 carat Burmese ruby certified by Gem
Category

2010s Thai Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

GRS Pigeon Blood 1.71 Carat Burmese No Heat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18K Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Ruby and diamond ring. The ring's center stone is 1.71 carat pigeon blood Burmese ruby
Category

2010s Cocktail Rings

Materials

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

GRS Certified Burmese No Heat 1.63 Carat Ruby and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Gold
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
A brand new Burmese ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewelry. The mounting is handmade in 18 Karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Victorian 2.88 CTW No Heat Burma Ruby Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Featuring seven graduated cushion-shaped step cut rubies flush set east to west Weighing
Category

Antique 1870s Victorian Engagement Rings

Materials

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

Platinum AGL Burma No Heat Red Ruby W/ Half Moon Diamond 3 Stone Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
Platinum AGL Certified Cushion Cut Red Burma Ruby And Half Moon Cut Diamond Ring 5.8 Grams Ring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Art Deco No Heat Burma Ruby 18 Karat White Gold Antique Orange Blossom Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Natural Burmese in origin with no indications of heat treatment Set in an engraved orange blossom motif
Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ruby and Diamond Ring GIA Certified 5.03 Carat Pigeon Blood Burma No Heat in 18K
By Rewa Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Introducing a brand new ruby and diamond ring by Rewa Jewels. This ring has been inspired by
Category

2010s Thai Art Deco Solitaire Rings

Materials

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

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Burma No Heat Ruby Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the burma no heat ruby ring you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range 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 96 vintage or 80 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for a burma no heat ruby ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but 1.5 Carat and 2 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a burma no heat ruby ring has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Antinori Fine Jewels, OGI Ltd and Bulgari are consistently popular. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and round cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a burma no heat ruby ring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 79 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Burma No Heat Ruby Ring?

Prices for a burma no heat ruby ring can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $940,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $26,000.

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.

Questions About Burma No Heat Ruby Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Burmese ruby is a precious gemstone that ranges in color from dark pink to bright red. They come from the country of Myanmar, formerly called Burma. Find a variety of Burmese ruby gemstone jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 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.