Ruby Vintage and Antique Jewelry

Known as the "King of Precious Stones," rubies on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, earn a formidable 9, making them the hardest natural gemstone second only to diamonds and exceptionally durable for daily wear. While they are found in various locations worldwide, the most historically significant specimens hail from the Mogok Valley in Myanmar (Burma), prized for their "pigeon’s blood" color—a deep, saturated red with a soft blue undertone. Because natural rubies are rarely found without internal fractures or "silk" (fine rutile needles), those with high clarity and vivid saturation are incredibly rare, often fetching higher prices per carat than colorless diamonds.