Burmese Antique Ruby Ring

Fine antique ruby ring necklace set with unheated Burmese rubies weighing 13ctw in 18k.

This is Straits Chinese period jewelry from the 1900s to early 20th century.

The natural rubies from this period are that identifiable pinkish red Burmese rubies are known for.

The rubies are crisp and clean, clustering on a beautiful ‘ultra’ dome.

The tiny prong work is behind many Anglo Sino period rings, the stones embedded into its gold and its surface smooth to touch.

The back of the ring maintains a bevel seen in sculptural rings, the ring’s contours are splendid.

Few Anglo Sino rings are to be found now, since they only come from colonial ports and are collected for its inimitable East West style.

Eccentric but glorious, this (short) period-specific type of rings, if found, are themselves a chunky beauty that will elevate others.

Nevertheless, taken outside its era when paired with modern jewelry, a thing as simple can be unusual.

For if one can imagine 8 carats of rubies on its dome and 5 carats on the sides, one can also gauge its presence.

The ring’s face measures 25 x 18 mm, with a 13mm depth to its dome.