Closing Out July With One Last Ravishing Ruby

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Closing Out July With One Last Ravishing Ruby

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This is a lovely ruby, but it's a little dark for my taste and I'm wondering if the setting is blocking the light return. :?:

Closing Out July With One Last Ravishing Ruby
By Amy Elliott | July 29, 2021

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"My birthday month of July is a banner time to discuss rubies, and this year I’ve done just that, from uncovering some surprising facts about the gem to this deep-ish dive into the enduring allure of the Burmese variety.

Now I’m wrapping up the month with a single, perfect example: a 2.32 ct. elongated rectangular cushion-shape Burmese ruby set in a ring from the 1920s.

It found its way to me via a dispatch from Hancocks London, in which Guy Burton, the heritage jeweler’s director, prepared a statement on the jewel: “This timeless, feminine, and elegant ring is a beautiful combination of deep vibrant color and wonderfully sparkling diamonds. The setting is kept to a minimum and the millegrain edges help to lighten the appearance, meaning all attention is on the beauty of the gems. The elongated cushion shape is very flattering on the hand, and the flat profile and style of setting make this a practical as well as beautiful ring.”

Hancocks further notes that the color of rubies mined in Burma are considered the ne plus ultra—an exceptionally deep rich red, with scant secondary colors such as brown or pink. JCK’s audience knows well that the Mogok valley in what is now known as Myanmar has been the world’s primary ruby source for centuries. The origins of the mines are swathed in mystery and legend, but, according to the jeweler, what is certain is that references to Burmese rubies have been found dating back to the Shang dynasty in the sixth century. The mines were taken over by the king of Burma in 1597, and all rubies over a certain size had to be given to him on discovery rather than sold.

Today, there are many different mines in the area, both privately owned and government-run.

When Hancocks posted the ring on Instagram, one commenter ... "

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