3.17 Ct. Cabochon Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

This listing presents one translucent ruby, weighing 3.17 carats, presented in an oval outline with finished dimensions of 9.16 by 7.28 by 4.67 millimeters, supplied by The Natural Ruby Company. The gem has been fashioned as a cabochon, producing a smooth domed surface that emphasizes color and internal character rather than faceted brilliance. Color evaluation places the stone in the pinkish red range, with an overall intense color intensity that renders the tone vivid and immediately apparent under standard viewing conditions. Clarity has been graded as included, with the assessment taken at eye level, and the stone displays internal features that are visible to the unaided eye, contributing to its natural appearance. The polish on the dome and girdle areas has been graded as excellent, producing a lustrous, even surface that enhances light return across the curved plane. The ruby has received routine heat treatment, a stable and widely accepted enhancement used to improve color and clarity, and the documented origin is Burma, Myanmar, which is noted for historically significant ruby deposits.

At the magnification and viewing conditions used for grading, the included clarity shows a range of internal characteristics, which is typical for natural rubies from Burmese sources. These features influence the way light travels through the cabochon, creating soft diffusion and a sense of depth that can be desirable in non faceted stones. The translucency is sufficient to allow internal color saturation to be read across the stone, while inclusions interrupt full transparency, producing subtle variations in tone and localized color concentration. Such internal attributes are also useful for gemological identification and provenance assessment, and they are part of the natural signature of this material. The visible inclusions do not compromise the structural integrity of the piece, and they are consistent with the included clarity grade assigned by standard gemological practice.

The cabochon cut and the proportions of this oval make the ruby well suited for a variety of jewelry applications, including rings, pendants, and earrings, where a smooth dome is preferred. The moderate size and weight allow for central placement in a fine jewelry mount, and the excellent polish ensures comfortable wear and a refined appearance against metal settings. Given the cabochon profile, bezel settings provide both aesthetic containment and physical protection for the girdle and dome, while secure prong settings can also be employed if designed to shield the edges. From a wearability standpoint, corundum is a durable species on the Mohs scale, and this ruby should perform well in everyday jewelry with appropriate care. Cleaning can be accomplished with warm soapy water and a soft brush, followed by thorough rinsing and gentle drying. Routine exposure to harsh chemicals and unnecessary mechanical impacts should be avoided, and any cleaning beyond gentle home care may be directed to a professional jeweler.

Documentation and proper disclosure accompany this offering through The Natural Ruby Company, including the stated heat treatment and Burmese origin. For reference, the key specifications are weight 3.17 carats, shape oval, dimensions 9.16 by 7.28 by 4.67 millimeters, cut cabochon, translucency translucent, color pinkish red with intense saturation, clarity included assessed at eye level, polish excellent, enhancement heat treated, origin Burma Myanmar. These objective details summarize the gemological characteristics and practical considerations relevant to selection, setting, and care, and they serve as the basis for appraisal and integration into finished jewelry. Should you require additional laboratory documentation or further photographic angles under specified lighting, The Natural Ruby Company can assist with supplementary information to support purchasing decisions and responsible stewardship of this natural ruby.