1.31 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This is a transparent 1.31 carat oval shaped pinkish red ruby, with precise dimensions of 7.55 by 5.85 by 2.95 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut chosen to balance color saturation and light return. The clarity is recorded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the inclusions are minor, do not impact transparency, and are not intrusive to the visual face up appearance. Color intensity is vivid, with a pinkish red hue that is highly sought after by connoisseurs, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and lively reflection. Enhancement is none, this ruby is natural and untreated, and the provenance is Burma, Myanmar, a historic source area renowned for producing some of the world most desirable rubies. For the educated buyer these specific factors matter, because a natural, unenhanced Burmese ruby, combined with a clean eye level appearance, vivid color, and skilled cutting, creates an excellent balance of rarity, aesthetic appeal, and long term value. The size is ideal for a central stone in a fine ring or pendant, and its mixed brilliant faceting optimizes both scintillation and color distribution, enhancing the stone performance under diverse lighting conditions.

The journey of this ruby from mine to market reflects careful, ethical handling and expert gemological stewardship at every stage, a process The Natural Ruby Company follows deliberately. The rough was extracted from Burmese workings where artisanal miners and small scale operations continue traditional methods, after which hand sorting prioritized stones with transparency and color potential. Our cutters examined the crystal orientation to conserve weight while maximizing color, selecting a mixed brilliant plan to reveal the vivid pinkish red and to minimize any visual impact from very slight inclusions. After cutting and an excellent polish performed by experienced lapidaries, the finished gem underwent meticulous examination by our gemologists, who verified dimensions, clarity as seen at eye level, vivid color intensity, and lack of enhancement, and confirmed origin through characteristic inclusion patterns and analytical testing. The finished ruby is then documented, photographed, and presented with full provenance details by The Natural Ruby Company, ready for use in bespoke jewelry or as a portion of a curated collection, and available for further certification or viewing upon request.