1.31 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This translucent 1.31 carat oval ruby from Burma, Myanmar measures 7.82 x 5.21 x 2.96 mm and presents a refined double cabochon profile, with symmetrical domes on both faces that maximize color saturation and surface luster. The stone displays a pinkish red hue with intense color intensity, an excellent polish and a slightly included clarity grade when evaluated at eye level, confirming natural formation rather than treatment. The cabochon height of 2.96 mm yields a robust dome profile that balances light transmission and perceived depth, enhancing the vivid internal color without sacrificing wearability. No enhancements have been applied, so the color and clarity are entirely natural, making this specimen an authentic Burmese ruby that retains all original growth features, consistent color zoning and a pleasing translucency that moderates reflections and permits internal textures to contribute to the gem character.

The internal inclusions serve as unique identifiers and are integral to the gem story, presenting as oriented silk-like needles and narrow growth tubes with occasional healed fissures that produce subtle linear banding when the stone is viewed in transmitted light. These features act as a fingerprint for provenance and growth environment, they scatter light in controlled ways that create internal sheens and micro zoning, and they contribute to the overall silky appearance that is desirable in cabochon cutting. From a lapidary perspective the double cabochon cut intentionally preserves and accentuates these inclusions, using the curved facets to soften contrast and to present the inclusions as aesthetic texture rather than flaws. For setting and design the profile is ideal for bezel work or designs that protect the dome, the robust dome height and excellent polish minimize surface wear while maintaining optical interest. The Natural Ruby Company offers this ruby as a rare, untreated Burmese example, cataloged with its exact dimensions and clarity assessment, and recommended for discerning collectors who value natural inclusion patterns as diagnostic markers of origin and as elements that enhance the gem character.