0.50 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This 0.50 carat oval shape ruby presents an exceptional combination of precision cutting, intense color, and durable craftsmanship, supplied by The Natural Ruby Company. The stone measures 5.95 by 4.00 by 2.46 millimeters, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.49, which sits within the classical proportions preferred for an elegant oval that reads as both elongated and balanced on the finger or pendant. The mixed brilliant cut employed in this piece combines a brilliant arrangement of crown facets with a modified pavilion scheme, producing lively scintillation across the table and crown surfaces while maintaining a broad face up presence. The clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, with inclusions sufficiently minor so as not to interrupt the visual performance of the stone. The color intensity is classified as vivid, manifesting a pinkish red tone that is saturated yet lively, and the surface finish is described as excellent polish, with crisp facet junctions and a smooth, evenly finished girdle. Enhancement by heat treatment has been applied, a stable and industry standard process that optimizes both hue and clarity, and the gem is documented as originating from Burma Myanmar, a source renowned for delivering historically important rubies with rich color saturation.

From a faceting and proportion perspective, the mixed brilliant cut of this oval ruby has been executed to emphasize light return and scintillation while maximizing face up area. The crown displays a precise arrangement of kite and star facets that direct light into the table and then scatter it back as fire and brilliance. The pavilion configuration employs modified facets that act to redirect light lost through shallower angles, achieving a harmonious balance between brightness and contrast. Measured depth relative to the average diameter is approximately 49.5 percent, a proportion that favors a generous table and a larger apparent size for the given weight, without sacrificing critical contrast patterning. Facet symmetry is tight, with even alignment across the girdle plane, and the facet junctions demonstrate the lapidary control necessary to avoid light leakage at facet interfaces. The oval outline maintains symmetrical shoulders and well centered terminations at the culet axis, ensuring that the gem sits true in precision settings and that light return remains uniformly distributed across the face up view.

Color evaluation for this stone focuses on hue, tone, and saturation parameters, and it is noteworthy for its vivid color intensity and pinkish red hue that reads strongly as ruby red with a warm pink overtone. The coloration is essentially even across the table and crown, with negligible zoning observable during standard gemological examination, which contributes to the perception of depth and richness. Burmese provenance contributes to the expectation of strong chroma, and the heat treatment performed on this stone has been applied to enhance homogeneity and to stabilize the visible color, a conventional treatment in fine rubies that is both permanent and safe under normal wearing conditions. Under controlled lighting, the stone demonstrates robust color saturation without appearing overly dark in low light, and under brighter illumination the pavilion and crown facets transmit vivid flashes that reinforce the stone as a visual focal point. The combined effect of a vivid hue, even distribution, and careful thermal enhancement results in a ruby that is both intense and versatile for multiple jewelry applications.

Clarity and finish are critical to the overall presentation, and this gem has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, meaning that inclusions are present but do not materially affect transparency or brilliance when mounted. Under magnification, internal characteristics are consistent with natural formation in corundum from Burma Myanmar, and they serve to confirm natural origin while remaining unobtrusive to unaided vision. The polish quality is excellent, with mirror like facet planes and no noticeable abrasion or polishing lines, supporting maximum light return and a refined surface luster. For settings, the stone is ideally suited to a bezel with a fine profile that secures the girdle while exposing the crown to light, or to a prong mount that allows maximum crown illumination. Placement in a halo or alongside white diamonds will enhance perceived color by contrast, while setting the stone in a warmer metal such as 18 karat yellow gold will accentuate the pinkish red tonality. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the gemological assessment performed by our in house specialists, and we are prepared to provide detailed imaging and measurement documentation upon request, along with guidance on optimal mounting strategies to showcase the exceptional cut and brilliance that make this polished oval ruby a centerpiece quality specimen.