1.07 Ct. Purplish Red Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This rare, transparent cushion shape ruby weighs 1.07 carat, and offers an uncommon presence that will appeal to collectors who seek a gem of true provenance and purity. The Natural Ruby Company is proud to present this purplish red treasure from Burma, Myanmar, a stone that reads as both classic and contemporary when set for private commissions or bespoke pieces. From the moment light encounters its carefully calibrated planes, the geometry of the cut announces itself, conveying deliberate craftsmanship and a considered design language that only a handful of stones in the market exhibit. Ownership of this ruby signals entry into an elite circle of connoisseurs who value natural origin, uncompromised color, and a level of finish that allows the gem to perform as a wearable work of art.

The gem has been fashioned as a cushion shape with dimensions of 7.68 x 4.89 x 2.69 mm, and the cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut. The mixed brilliant schema marries the scintillation of brilliant facets with the depth and fire produced by step facets, yielding a three dimensional play of light that alternates between intense flashes and broader luminous windows. This geometric faceting strategy maximizes brilliancy and returns light in a dynamic way, so that every movement of the hand offers new reflections and shifting zones of color, enhancing the purplish red hue rather than masking it. The clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and those slight inclusions act as signature fingerprints that confirm natural origin while remaining unobtrusive to the gem eye. The polish on the table and crown is excellent, which allows the angles and facet junctions to remain crisp, optimizing light transmission and preventing diffusion of brilliance. With intense color intensity, the tone and saturation are balanced to deliver an evocative depth without overwhelming the stone, so that under varied lighting the ruby reads with regal warmth and an intriguing violet leaning, a character much prized among discerning buyers.

This ruby has no enhancement, a quality that elevates its rarity and long term desirability, particularly for clients who place a premium on entirely natural stones. Burma, Myanmar remains one of the most celebrated sources for rubies, and provenance from this region adds provenance value and a historical resonance that collectors recognize immediately. The mixed brilliant faceting, paired with the cushion outline, produces exceptional table brightness and a scintillation pattern that rewards close inspection, and it also adapts beautifully to a range of bespoke settings. For a collector seeking a solitary statement gem for a ring, a pendant, or a custom heirloom piece, this stone provides both wearable size and a presence that reads larger than its carat weight due to the clever optical design. The balance of modest inclusions, intense color, and superior polish means the ruby communicates authenticity and character, qualities that mass produced or treated stones cannot replicate.

Owning this cushion shape purplish red ruby is an invitation to participate in a limited and carefully curated experience, because stones of this combination of natural origin, no enhancement, and refined faceting are uncommon in the market. The Natural Ruby Company will guide the bespoke setting process, offering recommendations that take advantage of the stone geometry to maximize light play, and ensuring that the final piece reflects the exclusivity of its owner. For collectors who desire rarity, for clients who appreciate the quiet confidence of a naturally intense color, and for patrons who value the provenance of Burma, Myanmar, this ruby represents a distinct opportunity. Contact The Natural Ruby Company to explore commissioning a setting that showcases the gem geometry and to secure this exquisite, transparent 1.07 carat cushion ruby for your private collection.