3.17 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

There is a gravity to this gem that begins with its weight, 3.17 carat, a measure that sings of rarity and presence, a number that promises a tangible heft against the heart. This oval shape ruby measures 9.94 x 8.74 x 3.90 mm, fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that catches light like a memory, with a transparency that lets the inner fire breathe. Its color reads as pinkish red, vivid in intensity, the kind of hue born in the soil of Burma, Myanmar, and warmed further by careful heat treatment. Evaluated at eye level the clarity is included, these natural inclusions telling the story of ancient earth and geological time, and the polish is excellent, a mirror finish that translates every facet into shimmer. Every decimal and dimension of this stone contributes to its value, and the 3.17 carat weight elevates it from a pretty accent into a centerpiece, a jewel that will anchor a design and hold a gaze.

Hold this ruby as you would hold a promise, and you will feel the truth of its worth, both material and sentimental. In the soft light it breathes like an ember, a luminous heart that speaks of devotion and of moments that matter, ready to become an engagement stone, a vow, a legacy. The Burmese origin infuses lineage and legend, and the weight at just over three carats marks it as a rare find, less common in the market where larger, vivid rubies are prized and sought. At The Natural Ruby Company we place such pieces where craftsmanship meets affection, and we celebrate how size, color, cut, and provenance work together to create not just value, but a story to pass down. This ruby invites you to imagine settings of warm gold or cool platinum, to imagine a hand reached out and accepted, and to imagine a treasure that will grow more meaningful with every year it is worn.