Oval Burma Ruby
2010s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond
2010s Italian Classical Roman Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Contemporary Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Modern Fashion Rings
Ruby, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Italian Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Pendant Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Gold
Late 20th Century Burmese Modern Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Thai Cocktail Rings
Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Stud Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Unknown Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, White Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Tennis Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Link Necklaces
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold
2010s Unknown Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Three-Stone Rings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Engagement Rings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Engagement Rings
Ruby, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1990s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
1990s Retro Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Choker Necklaces
Platinum
2010s American Cluster Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Platinum
Late 20th Century Modernist Cocktail 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 Indian Contemporary Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Cocktail Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Tennis Bracelets
White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Modern Cocktail Rings
Ruby, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Modern Engagement Rings
Diamond, Ruby, Platinum
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Ruby
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Ruby
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Ruby
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Oval Burma Ruby For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Oval 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.
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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.