Burma Ruby Bracelet
Early 20th Century Austrian Edwardian Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950s French Retro Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Clamper Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s North American Belle Époque Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Modern Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings
Ruby, Platinum
2010s Singaporean Retro Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Diamond, White Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Platinum, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
2010s Unknown Artist Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Ruby, Rose Gold
1990s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Modern Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Chain Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1920s Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Unknown Modern Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Retro Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Edwardian Bangles
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Tennis Bracelets
Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Singaporean Art Deco Charm Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Late 20th Century More Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, 18k Gold
2010s Thai Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Bangles
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Link Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Chain Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
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Burma Ruby Bracelet For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Burma Ruby Bracelet?
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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Finding the Right Bracelets for You
Today, antique and vintage bracelets are versatile and universally loved accessories that can add polish and pizzazz to any ensemble.
Bracelets were among the jewels discovered to have been buried with Pharaoh Tutankhamun when his tomb was unearthed in 1922, and wrist and arm bracelets were allegedly worn by Queen Puabi in Sumer, southern Mesopotamia. But preceding the adornments of Ancient Egypt and elsewhere, the people of prehistoric times likely wore the decorative accessory, fashioning it from shells and fish bones. When the Bronze Age allowed for more durable materials and semiprecious stones to be incorporated into jewelry, bracelets became a treasured symbol of wealth.
In the thousands of years following the debut of the world’s first bracelets, the artistry behind this common accessory has only broadened, with designers at popular jewelry houses growing more venturesome over time. David Webb looked to nature for his Animal Kingdom bracelets, and for her best-selling bracelets and more at Tiffany Co., Elsa Peretti would frequently do the same. From bangles to tennis bracelets, the modern age offers plenty of options.
Internationally acclaimed bracelet designs have on occasion become powerful symbols of status, style and, in the case of Cartier's iconic design, love. The Cartier Love bracelet can be found on the wish list of most jewelry lovers and on the wrist of some of the world’s biggest stars. Its arrangement of mock screwheads and distinctive functionality — it was initially locked and unlocked with an accompanying vermeil screwdriver — is an enduring expression of loyalty, unity and romance. (Do you know how to spot a fake Cartier Love bracelet?)
While the Love bracelet has played a role in the skyrocketing popularity of cuff-style bracelets, they are far from the only glamorous option for collectors. Make a statement with an Art Deco design, a style that sees all kinds of iterations fitted with studded cuffs, one-of-a-kind shapes and dazzling insets. A chunky vintage gold bracelet in the Retro style will prove eye-catching and elevate any outfit.
One of the best things about bracelets, however, is that you never have to choose just one. Style icon Jacqueline Kennedy stacked her Croisillon bracelets — designed by Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany Co. — with such frequency that the ornate bangles were eventually dubbed “Jackie bracelets” by reporters. Contemporary silver pieces can easily complement each other, rendering a layering of luxury almost a necessity.
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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.
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