0.48 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

At The Natural Ruby Company we present an object of desire, a compact sovereign of color and light that announces its presence with hushed confidence. This exquisite red ruby weighs 0.48 carat, and its proportions and proportions alone suggest a jewel cut for connoisseurs who recognize that true luxury is rarely ostentatious. Sourced from the storied fields of Burma, Myanmar, this stone carries the legacy of a land renowned for producing rubies of singular depth and resonance. Enhanced by heat treatment to reveal its fullest potential, the gem remains entirely natural in origin, its transparency and vivid red tone speaking to a geological history that is as rare as it is beautiful. To hold this ruby is to hold a piece of the earth refined by meticulous human artistry, a combination that elevates it beyond ornament to status symbol, and to own it is to declare a discerning eye and cultivated taste.

What distinguishes this ruby is its emerald cut, a shape that transforms color into a deliberate and composed display. The geometry reads as modern elegance, with step facets that draw the eye inward to a luminous plane of color and then out again to the polished edges. Its dimensions, 5.82 x 4.01 x 1.97 mm, are balanced with exacting care so that every facet participates in the performance of light. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in this instance enhances rather than detracts, giving the stone an inner life and a sense of authenticity that laboratory perfection cannot emulate. With an excellent polish, each facet reflects like a mirror, contributing to a brilliance that is both refined and persuasive. The vivid color intensity of the ruby is the true headline, a saturated red that reads as regal and alive, ready to occupy the center of attention whether set as a solitary pendant or as the heart of an intimate ring.

This ruby is built to be the centerpiece of any collection, a jewel that commands attention without shouting for it. Its compact carat weight belies a presence that only the initiated recognize immediately, the way a perfectly tailored garment flatters without flamboyance. The emerald cut lends itself to designs that favor architectural clarity, solitaire mounts that allow the color to breathe, or halo settings that add contrast and a whisper of diamond fire. Originating in Burma, Myanmar, the stone carries a provenance that collectors prize, a lineage of beauty that has been celebrated for generations. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance the natural traits of the ruby, a standard and stable practice that artists and gemologists accept as a means to reveal inherent potential. The result is a stone that is honest, bright, and primed for bespoke settings created by jewelers who understand structure as much as allure.

At The Natural Ruby Company we steward each gem from discovery through selection and presentation with the same exacting standards that made it deserving of its own narrative. This ruby is versatile enough to translate into modern minimalism or classical extravagance, and intimate enough to be worn daily by someone who appreciates subtle luxury. The photographic scale provided demonstrates its elegant dimensions when viewed on the hand, a reminder that true grandeur does not require excessive size. Our specialists are available to provide further gemological information and guidance on settings, ensuring that your chosen design complements the stone s clarity, cut, and color. In private viewings and in bespoke commissions this ruby becomes more than an acquisition, it becomes a declaration of refined taste, a tangible expression of achievement, and a treasured heirloom in the making.