10.74 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

Deep beneath the layered soils of Burma Myanmar, where ancient geological forces folded and heated the earth, this ruby began its long journey. Over countless centuries, aluminum rich minerals reacted with trace chromium to birth a crystal whose very heart holds the memory of those deep and slow processes. Local riverbeds and weathered rock faces have revealed such stones to generations of men and women who learned how to read the land, and this particular gem carries that heritage in its translucent body. When our scouts first encountered it in its rough state, they saw the promise of a warm pinkish red tone that speaks of both vitality and restraint, a color that has been sought after in Burmese rubies since the earliest trade routes carried them to distant courts and temples.

The transformation from rough to finished cabochon was a careful negotiation between preservation and enhancement, and it is a story of restraint as much as skill. Our team at The Natural Ruby Company chose a gentle oval shape to conserve as much of the original weight as possible, yielding a substantial 10.74 carat ruby with dimensions of 11.77 by 10.77 by 7.10 mm. The stone was fashioned as a cabochon to honor its inherent translucency, to allow light to gather beneath its smooth dome, and to reveal the depth of its intense color intensity. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is included, and those natural inclusions are like fingerprints from its formation, telling a geological story that no synthetic process can replicate. A careful heat treated enhancement was applied, a well established method used to refine color and reduce some internal stress, while maintaining the gem s integrity and natural character.

The cutting and polishing process that brought this ruby to its present form was led by artisans who understand how to coax beauty from a stone without obliterating its history. Shaping the cabochon required steady hands and a respectful patience, as the dome had to be proportioned to maximize light return and to concentrate the pinkish red hue toward the center. The final polish achieved is excellent, creating a surface that feels like silk to the touch and that allows the stone to glow from within when it meets direct light. Because of its included clarity and translucent nature, the cabochon presentation creates a living depth, where flashes of internal texture and tiny mineral traces animate the surface as the gem moves. This is a piece that invites closer examination, a jewel that rewards attention with subtle variations in tone and intensity.

Owning a brown Burmese ruby is to hold a piece of cultural continuum, a link to centuries of esteem that these gems have enjoyed across Asia and beyond. In regional lore rubies were welcomed as talismans and as symbols of power and protection, and many traditional jewelers still revere Burmese material for its unique warmth. At The Natural Ruby Company we are proud to offer this 10.74 carat, oval, pinkish red cabochon as part of that story, and we stand ready to help you consider settings that will honor its presence. A bold ring setting lets its dome catch the eye, a pendant allows it to sing close to the heart, and a bespoke bezel can protect its domed surface while showing off its rich color. For care we recommend gentle cleaning with mild soap and a soft brush, and avoiding harsh chemicals that can affect the polished surface. If you would like further observations, or assistance with custom design and secure shipping, our specialists at The Natural Ruby Company will be pleased to guide you through the next steps, and to ensure that this vivid fragment of Burmese earth finds a place where it will be treasured for a lifetime.