10.10 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This ruby began its life deep within the ancient metamorphic rocks of Burma, a landscape shaped by time and pressure that yields some of the world’s most storied corundum. Formed over millions of years as aluminum and chromium met under heat and stress, this stone took on a pinkish red hue that has been cherished across cultures for its warmth and vitality. Miners in the region learned to read the rivers and the ridges, following subtle signs in alluvial gravels and hard rock veins until the rough crystal was coaxed from the earth. Each step in that origin story contributes to the character of the gem, from the faint internal features that record geological history to the semi translucent glow that hints at its inner life. For centuries, rubies from Burma have been prized not only for color and clarity, but for the stories they carry, linking wearer to place and past, making each piece more than an adornment, but a connection to a landscape and a human tradition of craft and respect for natural beauty.

At The Natural Ruby Company we honored that provenance as we brought this stone from rough to refined jewel. We selected a single beautiful specimen, weighing 10.10 carat, and shaped it into an elegant oval with dimensions of 14.64 x 10.49 x 6.55 mm. The cutter chose a double cabochon cut, a form that emphasizes depth of color and a soft luminous surface rather than faceted brilliance. This decision was guided by the ruby’s semi translucent nature and its vivid color intensity, allowing light to diffuse through the stone and reveal a saturated pinkish red that is striking in both daylight and indoor light. The clarity grade was assessed as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning the tiny internal characteristics contribute to the gem’s natural identity without distracting from its visual appeal. We applied a careful heat treatment to enhance stability and color uniformity, a traditional and accepted practice that improves the stone’s expression without altering its essential character. The excellent polish on both top and bottom cabochon curves reflects the skill of the lapidary, creating a glass like surface that invites touch and frames the inner glow. Every cut and polish was made with a reverence for the ruby’s origin in Burma Myanmar, and a desire to present its intrinsic qualities with integrity and grace.

When you hold this 10.10 carat oval ruby from The Natural Ruby Company you are holding a story that spans geology and human hands. In jewelry it will sing most beautifully set as a solitary center stone that lets the cabochon silhouette breathe, or paired in a vintage style surround that echoes the gentle dome and classic oval proportions. The semi translucent body means settings with open backings will allow light to pass and enrich the tone, while secure bezels or half bezel settings will protect the polished edges and year after year maintain the smooth tactile finish. For care, warm soapy water and a soft cloth are perfect, and routine inspections of any setting will preserve both stone and mounting. As a collectible, a ruby of Burmese origin with these qualities is sought after by connoisseurs who value the nuanced interplay of color, cut, and provenance. At The Natural Ruby Company we stand behind the authenticity and enhancement disclosure of this gem, and we welcome questions about certification, custom settings, or the specific history we can trace for this piece. If you seek a jewel that reads as both an heirloom and a wearable story, this vivid pinkish red, double cabochon ruby brings the warmth of Burma into a modern life, and carries with it the quiet assurance that a truly natural gem, well presented, becomes an intimate and lasting companion.