1.12 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This 1.12 carat, transparent ruby offered by The Natural Ruby Company presents a rare combination of classical geometry and vivid Burmese color, tailored for the discerning, educated buyer. The stone measures 6.85 by 3.94 by 3.58 millimeters, and has been fashioned into an emerald cut, which delivers a sophisticated, elongated silhouette that retains weight efficiently while providing a large, elegant table. Originating from Burma, Myanmar, this ruby displays vivid color intensity, a key attribute that drives long-term value in corundum, and it has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement used to clarify and intensify natural color without compromising structural integrity. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone remains transparent and the inclusions do not materially detract from its overall appearance or durability, they instead attest to natural provenance. The polish is excellent, which optimizes surface finish and ensures maximum light return through the facets, contributing to both brilliance and a fine tactile quality once set.

The emerald cut here is especially effective at enhancing this ruby’s inherent properties of light reflection and color presentation. Unlike brilliant cuts that emphasize scintillation through many small facets, the step facet arrangement of the emerald cut creates broad, mirror-like flashes that showcase the depth and saturation of the Burmese red, producing a hall-of-mirrors effect that emphasizes color zoning and internal character. The large table and well-proportioned crown allow light to penetrate and reflect from the pavilion in broad planes, which enhances the perception of vividness while minimizing windowing when the cut proportions are well controlled, as they are in this specimen. Excellent polish reduces surface diffusion, sharpening facet junctions and maximizing contrast between flashes so that the ruby reads as a pure, lively red with subtle internal texture. For setting, the shape suits both classic solitaires and contemporary east-west designs, and a protective bezel or secure prong setting will preserve the clean emerald corners. For buyers valuing provenance, color, and cutting discipline, this Burmese emerald cut ruby represents a blend of historical desirability and modern lapidary precision, and The Natural Ruby Company stands behind its evaluation and presentation of this natural, heat-treated gem.