Cabochon Burma Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artist Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Drop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Star Ruby
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Star Ruby
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby, Star Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Tanzanite
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century North American Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
1990s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Star Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1930s American Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s Burmese Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Necklace Enhancers
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century American Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s French Retro Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Ruby, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 19th Century Victorian Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s French Modernist Cufflinks
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Classical Greek Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold
20th Century Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Star Ruby, Platinum
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How Much is a Cabochon Burma Ruby?
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.
- What is a ruby cabochon?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A ruby cabochon refers to a type of cut with a dome top, and sometimes a dome bottom as well. The dome shape shows off the color purity of rubies and other gemstones without extinctions being present. Shop a wide range of ruby cabochon jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What is a cabochon cut ruby?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A cabochon cut ruby is a ruby featuring an unfaceted cut. Instead, the surface is curved and polished, for a look that especially highlights the beauty of more opaque rubies. Browse a collection of mesmerizing cabochon cut rubies from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.








