1.68 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

At the heart of this exquisite offering is a transparent purplish red ruby, certified by the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL), weighing in at a substantial 1.68 carats. This oval-shaped gem, with precise dimensions of 8.26 mm by 5.52 mm by 3.80 mm, has been expertly fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, a choice deliberately made to enhance its natural ability to play with light. The cut has been tailored so that the refraction and reflection of light are optimized, allowing the inner world of this beautiful gemstone to be displayed in all its glory. Each surface of this ruby has been refined and polished to an excellent standard, ensuring that it captures every ray of light, showcasing the striking color contrast within its purplish red hues.

Brilliant cutting is a method that has been refined over centuries, and it is no coincidence that it is employed in the work on this Burmese ruby. The story of the stone's origin in Burma, now known as Myanmar, is a narrative that traditional knowledge and craftsmanship inseparably intertwine. Burmese rubies are reputed worldwide, often recognized for their deep, intense colors that encapsulate imagination and tradition. The mixed brilliant cut applied to this ruby does far more than shape the stone; it carefully considers the refractive index of the corundum mineral structure, maximizing the inherent reflective qualities of the gemstone, highlighting its luminous purplish red color as one of the cardinal and most appealing hues of rubies on the gemstone market.

Clarity, while essential, is balanced here with inherent characteristics typical of high-worth rubies. This gemstone holds a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, signifying a microscopic world not visible immediately, yet contributing uniquely to its allure. In a gem such as this where color dominates, the inclusions become defining makers of the gemstone’s history; trivial affairs faintly caressing the eye, ultimately enhancing its identity as a natural masterpiece. The ability transmutes through time- the inclusions serve as testimonials to the ruby's natural evolution within the precise Burmese environments known ubiquitously for producing the finest rubies the world reveres.

A purchase from The Natural Ruby Company assures buyers not only of the beauty and value embedded within such a gemstone but also the stringent certifications and ethical procurement practices that stand behind them. The Natural Ruby Company prides itself on the depth of knowledge and expertise employed in curating a collection which celebrates the best gemstones taken from ethical sources, ensuring the story of creation from earth to human hand includes beneficiaries across every level. The inherent value becomes unquestionable when a buyer steps away enriched with both the beauty of the gemstone and assurance of its provenance. This ruby represents not just an investment in an ornamental asset but an alignment with a narrative that extends beyond beauty to high-quality, responsibly-sourced excellence for discerners of authentic gemstone splendor.