1.81 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

One beautiful translucent red ruby from The Natural Ruby Company takes center stage, a gem that speaks to both history and the promise of future generations. This stone weighs 1.81 carats, and it carries an elegant oval shape that measures 7.10 x 6.13 x 4.10 mm, bringing a pleasing balance of presence and wearability. The cabochon cut gives the surface a smooth, lustrous dome, a profile that has been treasured through the ages for its soft, glowing appearance. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a level of natural character that only serves to confirm the gem as a genuine natural ruby from Burma, Myanmar, rather than a synthetic or overly manipulated substitute. Color intensity is vivid, and the polish is excellent, delivering an immediate emotional response the moment light meets the stone. Enhancement is heat treated, a widely accepted and stable method to improve color and clarity, applied with care to reveal the ruby at its most honest and arresting potential.

For millennia Burmese rubies have been synonymous with royalty, spirituality, and enduring value, and this example continues that lineage with quiet conviction. The land and mines of Burma have produced some of the most celebrated rubies in history, stones that were once set into crowns and sacred objects, passed down as symbols of continuity and protection. Owning a Burmese ruby is to hold a fragment of that story, to connect with a tradition of skilled lapidary work and reverence for the natural world. At The Natural Ruby Company we honor that heritage by presenting this cabochon as more than a commodity, it is a relic of geological time refined by human hands. The smooth dome of the cabochon evokes antiquity and classic design sensibilities, making the gem especially suited for collectors and connoisseurs who prize legacy over trend.

The cabochon profile invites intimate contemplation, a polished surface that reveals depth and movement as it catches light, rather than the sparkly flash of faceted stones. This ruby’s translucent body and vivid red saturation produce a rich, almost velvety glow that can be admired from many angles, and the 7.10 x 6.13 x 4.10 mm dimensions make it versatile for many settings. Consider a bezel setting for a pendant to emphasize the stone’s ancient, talismanic quality, or a simple gold or platinum mount for a ring that will highlight the cabochon’s domed silhouette. Because the polish is excellent, the gem will sit comfortably against the skin, reflecting warm undertones and inviting touch. Pieces crafted around this ruby will read as heirloom first, accessory second, a work of wearable history designed to be cherished and handed down.

At The Natural Ruby Company we stand behind the provenance and evaluation of each gem, and we invite serious buyers to appreciate the rarity of a Burmese cabochon with such vivid color and natural translucency. Heat treatment is disclosed openly because transparency is part of our commitment, and because such treatment is traditional and stable when performed by experienced hands, it does not detract from the gem’s character or long term beauty. The clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level confirms natural formation, inclusions that in fact attest to the gem’s authenticity and origin. For collectors seeking a piece that embodies continuity, ritual, and refinement, this 1.81 carat oval cabochon is an ideal candidate. Please contact The Natural Ruby Company for additional images, a detailed report, or to discuss custom settings that will preserve the ruby’s voice for generations to come.