Burma Rubies
Antique Early 1900s Cocktail Rings
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s American Wedding Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Stud Earrings
Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Late 20th Century Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Wrist Watches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Pearl, Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Deco Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Band Rings
Ruby, Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Bangles
Ruby, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1980s Burmese Retro Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary British Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Vintage 1940s French Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Early 2000s American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Indian Art Deco Link Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s European Late Victorian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond
Antique 1880s Victorian Cluster Rings
Emerald, Ruby, Gold
Vintage 1910s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Edwardian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s British Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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How Much are Burma Rubies?
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.








