2.02 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This listing presents a C.Dunaigre certified Intense Red 2.02 carat cushion shape red ruby, an exceptional example of classic Burmese material offered by The Natural Ruby Company. The gem measures 9.06 by 6.87 by 3.64 mm, it is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, and it displays intense color intensity with an excellent polish. The clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which is typical and acceptable for natural rubies of this quality, and the stone has been responsibly heat treated to enhance clarity and color. The certificate from C.Dunaigre confirms the gem’s identity and reported characteristics, and the recorded origin of this ruby is Burma, Myanmar, a source long respected for producing the most coveted and highly saturated red rubies. For educated buyers seeking investment grade material, these specifics together underscore the gem’s transparency, color saturation, and provenance, each element reinforcing its premium status.

Weight is a defining attribute in ruby valuation, and this ruby’s 2.02 carat weight substantially increases its rarity and market desirability compared with stones at lower weights. Ruby prices do not scale linearly with size, prices per carat typically rise exponentially as weight thresholds are crossed, especially when intense color and good clarity accompany the larger size. A calibrated 2.02 carat weight places this stone in a size category where supply tightens, particularly for pieces from Burma with such vivid red, making it more difficult to source equivalent material. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut are optimized to yield strong face up color and visual presence relative to their dimensions, and the proportions here provide an excellent balance between table size and crown angles, maximizing perceived carat presence. The measured dimensions of 9.06 by 6.87 by 3.64 mm translate to a substantial visual surface area on the finger or in a pendant, and when set, a 2.02 carat ruby of intense red will command attention while retaining classical elegance.

Clarity and enhancement disclosures are essential for assessment, and this ruby’s slightly included grade at eye level indicates natural internal features that do not significantly detract from its beauty, but rather serve to confirm natural origin and formation. Slight inclusions are common in natural rubies and often contribute positively to a gem’s identity when they do not impede transparency. The documented heat treatment is a widely accepted enhancement in the trade, applied to improve color uniformity and remove silk or other inclusions that can mute brilliance, it is stable and permanent when properly disclosed, and it does not diminish the long term value in the way uns disclosed or unstable treatments might. The excellent polish recorded on the certificate enhances light return and luster, ensuring the intense red color is presented with crisp facet reflections. Origin from Burma, Myanmar, carries a distinct premium in the market due to historical reputation for producing the most saturated and desirable red tones, and when an intense red tone is paired with a weight above two carats, the combination is particularly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.

For those evaluating this ruby for purchase, the combination of certification, weight, color intensity, and provenance frames it as a collectible and wearable gemstone that balances aesthetic appeal with investment considerations. The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the documentation and provenance, and we welcome inquiries for additional information such as high resolution images, light performance views, or independent appraisal guidance. When setting a ruby of this size and quality, consider designs that protect the stone while showcasing its rich color, for example bezel adjacent settings that preserve edges or cloisonne style mounts that secure girdle integrity. Proper care for a heat treated Burmese ruby is straightforward, routine professional cleaning and periodic checks of the mounting will preserve both beauty and value. If you value authentic origin, transparent certification, and the enhanced rarity that comes with a well colored 2.02 carat stone, this C.Dunaigre certified intense red cushion ruby offers a compelling combination of attributes and provenance, available through The Natural Ruby Company.