1.14 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This is a beautiful transparent GIA certified red 1.14 carat marquise shape pinkish red ruby, with dimensions of 10.09 x 4.95 x 3.07 mm, that combines provenance, precision cutting, and classic Burmese color into a gem that appeals to educated collectors and connoisseurs. The stone is documented by GIA, which confirms identity, weight, shape, and the fact that this is a natural corundum, and the report also notes the enhancement by heat treatment, the commonly accepted practice to optimize color and clarity. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that under normal viewing conditions the inclusions do not detract from the rich visual impact. The color is described as pinkish red with vivid color intensity, a profile that Burmese rubies are famed for, and the excellent polish on the facets ensures crisp light behavior that enhances both brilliance and color saturation. You are looking at a gem that is both technically well documented and visually immediate, a combination that The Natural Ruby Company brings to collectors who require both laboratory certainty and exceptional aesthetics.

From a material science viewpoint, the reason this ruby delivers a sparkle that is unusual and compelling lies in the properties of corundum and the way this particular cutter has respected them. Corundum is aluminum oxide with trace chromium that produces red hues, and it has a relatively high refractive index, which for ruby typically falls in a narrow range around 1.76 to 1.77. This refractive index results in strong internal reflection of light within the stone, and when facets are cut with accurate angles and symmetry, light is returned to the eye as bright flashes and scintillation. The mixed brilliant cut applied to this marquise pairs a brilliant style crown, optimized for scintillation and fire, with a pavilion that can include step like elements to manage light leakage and color distribution. The outcome is a balance between lively sparkle from the crown facets and deep, saturated red seen through the pavilion, the effect of which is an intensity of red and a pattern of flashes that is unmatched by many other gemstones at this size.

The marquise shape here is an intelligent choice for this material and weight, it elongates the appearance of the stone, distributing color along its length and creating a dynamic play of light as the gem moves. At 10.09 x 4.95 x 3.07 mm the proportions give it presence on the finger or in a pendant, while the mixed brilliant facet arrangement maximizes return in the most commonly viewed orientations. Very slightly included clarity at eye level means that microscopic inclusions are present, but they are small and well positioned, often acting as light moderators rather than visibility reducing blockers. The excellent polish further improves optical performance, because any residual roughness on facets would scatter light and dull the gem. In practical terms this means that a knowledgeable buyer will see clean, lively facet reflections, strong internal contrast that accentuates the vivid color, and minimal distraction from inclusions, which is the ideal combination for a natural ruby intended for high quality jewelry.

Provenance is an important part of value for experienced purchasers, and this ruby comes from Burma, Myanmar, a source long associated with some of the most sought after red corundum in the market. Burmese rubies are prized for their tendency to show rich, saturated red tones with pinkish undertones, and collectors often pay a premium for documented origin because geological conditions in certain Myanmar deposits produce chromium concentrations and crystal growth characteristics that are difficult to reproduce elsewhere. Heat treatment is disclosed, and it is an accepted and common enhancement that can remove silk and other inclusions, improve transparency, and enhance the vivid color without changing the stone from natural corundum. GIA certification combined with the disclosed heat treatment and Myanmar origin gives the informed buyer the clear data needed to assess both the rarity and the market comparability of the stone. At The Natural Ruby Company we prioritize transparent documentation, careful cutting to enhance optical performance, and honest presentation of treatments and origin, because those are the criteria that serious collectors and designers use when selecting a stone that will retain its aesthetic and monetary value over time.