3 Carat Burmese Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Burmese Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Burmese Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century English Art Deco Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, Platinum, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces
Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Silver, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s American Fashion Rings
18k Gold
Early 20th Century Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern More Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Contemporary Fashion Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Israeli Cluster Rings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Artisan Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Three-Stone Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1950s English Brooches
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3 Carat Burmese Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a 3 Carat Burmese 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A Burmese ruby is around $1,400 - $1,600 per carat. It is believed to make its wearer more active, focused and aware of their surroundings. Shop for a variety of Burmese ruby jewelry on 1stDibs.