2.47 Ct. Pinkish Red Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This 2.47 carat oval shaped Burmese ruby measures 8.60 x 6.71 x 5.10 millimeters, with a length to width ratio of approximately 1.28, and a total depth of 5.10 millimeters which corresponds to a depth of about 66.6 percent relative to the average diameter. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a deliberate combination of brilliant style facets to maximize scintillation on the crown, and controlled pavilion faceting to return light efficiently while preserving saturation. The oval outline and precise proportions give a generous face up area for a 2.47 carat stone, enhancing perceived size without sacrificing depth of color. The stone displays vivid color intensity with a pinkish red tone, an optical balance that leans toward lively pink saturation while maintaining true red chroma, and the polish has been executed to an excellent standard, producing crisp facet junctions and lively, well defined reflections.

Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, inclusions that authenticate natural origin and are consistent with fine Burmese material. These internal features are stable and do not compromise structural integrity, they also act as unique fingerprint identifiers, aiding in origin verification and long term provenance. The gemstone has been heat treated, a standard and accepted enhancement for rubies, applied to improve both clarity and color by reducing silk and modifying color zoning. In practical terms the heat treatment is stable under normal wear and conventional jewelry maintenance, however aggressive ultrasonic cleaning or sudden thermal shock should be avoided if inclusions are near facet junctions. The excellent polish and meticulous faceting demonstrate careful lapidary control, with symmetry and facet angles chosen to balance color saturation with return of white light for sparkle, a hallmark of quality cutting suited to collectors and connoisseurs alike.

In historical context this ruby should be considered alongside the great Burmese rubies that have shaped gem lore, most notably the Sunrise Ruby which defined modern expectations for pigeon blood color and provenance. While the Sunrise Ruby is celebrated for extraordinary size and saturated pure red, this 2.47 carat specimen offers a different, equally compelling proposition, namely refined wearability combined with vivid pinkish red color that reads as lively on the finger. Burmese rubies have been prized by Mughal patrons and European royalty for centuries for their distinctive hue and resonance, and this stone exhibits the classic Burmese color family, with a slightly pink overtone that recalls certain historic pieces prized for their warm, life like tones rather than absolute deep red. Compared to historically famous museum and auction rubies this gem represents an accessible and versatile example of Burmese material, it carries provenance value, a vivid color grade, and lapidary workmanship that together produce a piece with both collector appeal and daily jewelry suitability.

At The Natural Ruby Company we emphasize provenance, full disclosure, and technical integrity, this ruby is offered with clear documentation of origin and enhancement, and we recommend a mounting that protects the pavilion and inclusions while showcasing the oval table. For settings, a four or six prong solution with bezel support at the gallery will secure the stone while permitting light entry to showcase its mixed brilliant faceting, alternatively a carefully calibrated halo can increase perceived size without muting the vivid color. For connoisseurs seeking a stone with the cachet of Burmese origin, visible natural inclusions that attest to authenticity, and a cutting style that balances brilliance and color, this 2.47 carat oval ruby is a rare, wearable example that evokes the legacy of historic Burmese rubies while delivering modern lapidary precision. Please contact The Natural Ruby Company for further technical data, high magnification images, and certification options to accompany this gem.