2.23 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

Millions of years ago, deep beneath what is now the Mogok region of Burma Myanmar, this ruby began its long journey from molten minerals to a gem of remarkable clarity and color, formed within marble under intense heat and pressure. Tiny traces of chromium invaded an aluminum oxide lattice as tectonic forces reshaped the crust, and over geological epochs those substitutions created the vivid red that defines true ruby. Fluids and metamorphism polished crystal faces slowly in their native host, while later episodes of heat and recrystallization refined the internal structure, producing a transparent gem rather than a heavily included mass. The result is a stone that carries the imprint of ancient Earth processes, a snapshot of time that is both scientifically fascinating and emotionally evocative, a living fragment of deep time that can be held and admired.

As presented by The Natural Ruby Company, this beautiful transparent 2.23 carat round shape red ruby, with dimensions of 7.71 by 7.53 by 4.60 mm, offers advantages that set it apart from many market alternatives. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and face up appeal, providing more lively sparkle than the typical poorly proportioned rounds you may see elsewhere, and the excellent polish enhances that brilliance further. With a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, this ruby is markedly cleaner than many comparable stones at this weight, and the vivid color intensity is the hallmark of superior Burmese material, offering depth and saturation that synthetics and lesser locality rubies struggle to match. The enhancement of heat treatment is a stable and widely accepted practice that gently refines color and clarity without compromising the stone, and our full disclosure of origin and treatment ensures you are making an informed choice. In value terms, a naturally transparent Burmese ruby of this size and quality is scarce, making it a stronger long term investment than heavily included or artificially colored alternatives. When you choose this ruby from The Natural Ruby Company, you are choosing provenance, craftsmanship in cutting and polishing, and a gem whose origins and qualities are honestly represented, a stone that stands above mass market options in beauty, rarity, and enduring appeal.