Cabochon Burma Ruby
2010s European Modern Dangle Earrings
Yellow Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Thai Modern Link Necklaces
Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century French Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s British High Victorian Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
20th Century American Contemporary Bangles
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1960s American Chain Bracelets
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Rhodium
Vintage 1980s Italian Beaded Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1930s French Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby
2010s American Contemporary Dome Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s French More Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1970s Dome Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 1940s Bridal Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Russian Russian Empire Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Stud Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s Retro Cluster Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
Vintage 1980s Italian More Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wedding Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Ruby
20th Century More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby
Antique 19th Century Signet Rings
Ruby, Star Ruby, 22k Gold
Early 20th Century Burmese Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Ruby
20th Century More Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1940s American Retro Cufflinks
Ruby, 14k Gold
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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.








