2 Carat Oval Burma Ruby & Diamond Halo Set in 18K Yellow Gold Statement Ring

18KY ~2 Carat Oval Cut Burma Ruby and Diamond Ring circa 1990s; DR-0.50ct G-H Color VS-SI clarity, 10.28g size 7

This 18K yellow gold ring features an approximately 2-carat oval-cut Burma ruby accented by 0.50 carats of round diamonds in G-H color VS-SI clarity, weighing 10.28 grams. Ring size 7, adjustable.

The 18K yellow gold setting frames the oval Burma ruby at center with a warm, high-polish gold surround that intensifies the stone's vivid red saturation. The 0.50 carats of round brilliant G-H VS-SI diamonds accent the mounting, providing white brilliance that creates a clean contrast against the ruby's deep color. At 10.28 grams of solid 18K yellow gold, the ring has a satisfying weight and presence on the finger without being overpowering.

Burma rubies — from the Mogok Valley of Myanmar — are the most prized rubies in the world, renowned for their characteristic "pigeon's blood" red, a vivid, slightly fluorescent crimson with a blue undertone that no other origin consistently reproduces. An approximately 2-carat oval Burma ruby represents genuine rarity in the colored gemstone market, as large gem-quality Burma rubies grow increasingly scarce with each passing decade. The oval cut maximizes the visible color across the face of the stone while softening the edges into an elegant, wearable shape ideal for everyday luxury wear.