1.69 Ct. Star Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

One beautiful translucent 1.69 carat round shape pinkish red star ruby, measuring 5.80 x 5.82 x 4.33 mm, is a rare find for collectors and connoisseurs, and it is offered by The Natural Ruby Company. This gem has been skillfully fashioned as a cabochon to reveal a crisp and centered star that appears under direct light, enhancing the natural play of light unique to asteriated rubies. The body color is a vivid pinkish red that reads intensely across the dome, and the stone is notably translucent which allows depth and vibrancy to emerge when the lamp is moved. Clarity has been graded very slightly included at eye level, indicating minimal inclusions that do not distract from the overall beauty and that in fact often contribute to the formation of the sharp star. The polish is excellent, lending a smooth, reflective surface that emphasizes the gem color and the asterism, and importantly this star ruby is without enhancement, preserving its natural state and origin.

This star ruby originates from Burma, Myanmar, a region historically celebrated for producing some of the finest rubies in the world, and the stone exhibits characteristics collectors associate with Burmese material, including saturated hue, strong light return, and rich character. The six ray star is well defined and moves gracefully with changing angles of light, a hallmark of a well oriented silk inclusion structure that produces a clean asterism. At 1.69 carat and with dimensions of approximately 5.80 x 5.82 x 4.33 mm this ruby is an ideal candidate for a range of jewelry designs, particularly when set as a solitaire cabochon in a ring, a pendant, or as the focal point in a classic stud style. The balance of size and weight gives wearable presence, while the round shape simplifies mounting and secures a symmetrical star display. The translucency gives the gem a glowing inner light when set in reflective metal, and the vivid color intensity will pair beautifully with warm yellow gold for a traditional look, or with platinum or white gold for a modern contrast.

At The Natural Ruby Company we value provenance and natural state, and we present this Burmese star ruby as a fine example of unenhanced gem quality, offered with detailed observations on its color, clarity, cut, and asterism. When evaluating a star ruby collectors consider color saturation, the distinctness of the star, the evenness of the cabochon dome, and any treatments, and this gem scores highly in all those aspects while remaining untreated. For care, treat this gem as you would other corundum varieties, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning is generally acceptable depending on the jeweller mounting, and a gentle warm soapy rinse and a soft brush will safely restore surface oils and dust. For bespoke settings we recommend a protective bezel for rings to guard the domed surface, and open gallery work for pendants to allow light to access the stone and promote the best asterism. If you would like further details, high resolution images, or to arrange a viewing, The Natural Ruby Company can assist with additional photos under different lighting to demonstrate the star and offer guidance on custom mounting, appraisal, and secure shipping, and we stand ready to help match this exquisite 1.69 carat Burmese star ruby to your next heirloom piece.