1.61 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This GIA certified red ruby offered by The Natural Ruby Company is a transparent, faceted gem weighing 1.61 carat, presented in a classic emerald cut. The stone measures 7.41 x 5.64 x 3.69 mm, a proportion that balances presence and wearability for a wide range of jewelry applications. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a condition that retains both transparency and visual depth while allowing the stone to display its internal character. Color intensity is described as intense, the red hue clean and saturated, and the finish carries an excellent polish that enhances surface brilliance and the stone s interaction with light. The gemstone has undergone heating enhancement, with residue noted, a treatment documented and disclosed on the accompanying GIA certificate. The combination of transparent material, precise emerald cut, measured dimensions, and meticulous polish situates this ruby as a distinguished piece for collectors, designers, and connoisseurs who value documented provenance and gemological assessment.

The journey of this ruby begins in Myanmar, a region historically associated with some of the world s most revered rubies. Extraction originates from rubies recovered by artisanal and small scale operations working within the local deposits, where prospectors use selective mining techniques to free stones from the host rock. From the working face, promising rough pieces are sorted by experienced local sorters who evaluate hue, tone, and crystal quality by sight. This initial selection favors transparent, well colored material that responds predictably to cutting and heat treatment. Once identified, the rough is carefully packed and transported through established trade channels, accompanied by documentation required for export and subsequent gemological examination. Throughout this phase, attention is paid to preserving the rough s surface and minimizing mechanical damage, so that the latent optical properties of the crystal are retained for the lapidary stage.

At the cutting table the decision to fashion an emerald cut was informed by the rough s natural crystal geometry and the goal of optimizing color saturation while preserving weight. The emerald cut, executed as a faceted step cut, emphasizes broad planar facets that display color uniformly and allow depth of tone to be appreciated across the face of the gem. Precision cutting reduced the rough to the finished dimensions of 7.41 x 5.64 x 3.69 mm, while maintaining a final weight of 1.61 carat. During cutting and final polishing, the lapidary worked to maximize table symmetry, facet alignment, and the excellent polish noted in the finished report. The stone was subjected to controlled heating to enhance its color and stability, a common and accepted treatment in ruby processing, and residue associated with this enhancement is reported on the GIA certificate. GIA analysis provides independent verification of weight, measurements, cut style, clarity assessment at eye level, color intensity, polish grading, treatment disclosure, and origin attribution to Burma Myanmar, offering transparency that accompanies the stone to market.

When presented for sale through The Natural Ruby Company, this ruby arrives with full gemological documentation and a clear chain of handling from rough to finished gem. The stone s combination of intense red color, transparent material, very slightly included clarity as seen by the unaided eye, and excellent polish makes it suitable as a principal center stone for a ring, a striking centerpiece for a pendant, or an elegant element in bespoke jewellery. Prospective designers and buyers receive the GIA report and a detailed account of the cutting and treatment history, ensuring informed decisions about setting choices and care. Routine care recommendations include avoiding prolonged exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes, and consulting professional jewellers for secure mounting given the stone s proportions and faceted geometry. The Natural Ruby Company stands prepared to provide further details on provenance, certification, and setting options, and to facilitate viewing or secure purchase for clients seeking a documented Burmese ruby of precise specifications and refined workmanship.