Burma Rubies
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Portuguese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary British Engagement Rings
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Retro Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Burmese Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s More Rings
Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary North American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1950s Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Choker Necklaces
Ruby
Early 2000s Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1910s Unknown Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Indian Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Hong Kong Art Nouveau Fashion Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
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Burma Rubies For Sale on 1stDibs
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.








