Ruby Untreated Burma
2010s Thai Modernist Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modernist Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Aesthetic Movement Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Antique 1780s English Georgian Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
2010s Modern Three-Stone Rings
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Beaded Necklaces
Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Thai Modern Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Modern Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Solitaire Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Italian Modern Drop Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century Swiss Artist Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s European Modern Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s European Modern Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Retro Dome Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Antique 1850s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pearl, Sapph...
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Vintage 1970s German Retro Dome Rings
Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Burmese Modern Signet Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Star Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1960s Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Early 1800s Georgian More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
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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.








