1.12 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This 1.12 carat Burmese ruby from The Natural Ruby Company is an exemplar of weight driven rarity, presented in a classical emerald cut that emphasizes transparency and controlled light return. With dimensions of 6.85 by 3.94 by 3.58 millimeters, the length to width ratio of 1.74 and a depth of approximately 66.4 percent create a purposeful balance between face up area and internal volume, preserving carat weight while optimizing color saturation. The vivid color intensity communicates the hallmark red expected from fine Burma material, while the clarity grade of included, evaluated at eye level, reflects natural internal features that are consistent with untreated crystal growth patterns, features which in this specimen remain attractive and do not detract from the stone presence. The stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement to refine hue and improve overall appearance, and it displays an excellent polish, with crisp facet junctions and smooth table plane that translate to a lively, silky luster.

The emerald cut faceting in this ruby relies on step facet geometry and elongated rectangular symmetry to concentrate the red chroma across broad facet planes, creating broad flashes of color rather than scintillating pinpoints. This cutting style preserves more rough weight than brilliant cuts, so a 1.12 carat emerald cut ruby of these proportions represents a rare survival of quality rough, increasing its market value beyond mere carat measurement. The combination of vivid color intensity and above one carat weight from Burmese origin elevates price per carat, because rubies of this weight and color from Burma are disproportionately scarce. Craftsmanship notes include tight facet alignment, even girdle proportions, and a pavilion depth that supports intense face up color without becoming windowed or overly dark. For connoisseurs who assess value through a technical lens, this stone offers measurable attributes that justify its premium, including preserved material from the rough, a favorable length to width ratio for classic jewelry settings, and clarity characteristics that authenticate natural formation. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind this ruby as a technically distinctive and visually compelling example of Burmese material, suited to collectors and fine jewelry designers who prize carat driven rarity and precise cutting technique.