2.03 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This GIA certified Vivid Red round ruby presents a refined combination of color, transparency, and measurable presence, centered on a weight that materially influences its value and rarity. At 2.03 carats this stone moves beyond the more commonly available under two carat sizes, offering a visual and market significance that is appreciable both to connoisseurs and to buyers seeking a durable store of beauty. The weight produces a substantive face up presence, permitting a saturated vivid red to be displayed across the table, while still preserving balanced proportions. The Natural Ruby Company has selected this specimen for its ability to combine a desirable carat weight with clarity and cut attributes that work together to maximize brilliance and even color distribution across the crown.

Measured at 6.96 x 6.92 x 4.79 mm, the round shape and mixed brilliant cut optimize light return for the stone of this size, supporting both scintillation and depth of tone. The clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which allows for excellent transparency and minimal visual distraction in everyday wear. The vivid color intensity is a principal attribute, and the excellent polish contributes to crisp facet junctions and a clean surface finish. The stone has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement in natural rubies, and originates from Burma Myanmar, a source long associated with the most sought after ruby material. The GIA certification accompanies the gem, providing independent documentation of weight, measured dimensions, cut style, color designation, clarity assessment, enhancement status, and origin information.

Weight is a primary determinant of both market value and perceived rarity in natural ruby, and the crossing of the two carat threshold has specific implications. In parcels of natural ruby, each incremental carat increase is accompanied by a disproportionate effect on availability, and stones that combine more than two carats with vivid color and eye clean appearance are comparatively scarce. For buyers and appraisers this translates into a premium per carat that often increases as size increases, reflecting both the reduced supply and the higher demand for larger, high quality material. In practical terms, the 2.03 carat weight provides a stronger presence in a ring or pendant, enabling settings that showcase a central ruby without requiring auxiliary stones to achieve visual impact, while preserving enough depth to convey saturated red without appearing overly dark under normal lighting.

From a design and investment perspective the balance of weight, dimensions, and optical performance makes this ruby a versatile choice for a range of settings, and a credible candidate for long term retention of value. The round mixed brilliant cut is well suited to classic solitaire or halo designs, and the near seven millimeter diameter yields a commanding appearance on the finger while remaining comfortable for everyday wear. The combination of Burmese origin, vivid red color intensity, very slightly included clarity at eye level, excellent polish, GIA certification, and the decisive 2.03 carat weight define this stone as a collectible quality ruby offered by The Natural Ruby Company. For clients seeking a transparent account of gemological attributes and a clear rationale for how weight contributes to rarity and value, this ruby exemplifies the attributes that underlie both aesthetic reward and market confidence.