9.60 Ct. Ruby from Burma (Myanmar)

From the remote alluvial deposits of Burma, a story of earth and time begins with a seed of corundum that lay under layers of sand and clay for millions of years, picking up the deep mineral memory that gives Burmese rubies their unique voice. Skilled hands, trained by generations, gently recover such treasures, and at The Natural Ruby Company we honor that lineage by selecting stones for their character as well as their beauty. This particular ruby, with a pinkish red hue that reads as vivid and alive, traveled from mine to lapidary where master cutters revealed its heart. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut were chosen to balance classic charm with modern brilliance, every facet placed to amplify the gem, and the excellent polish is the final caress that lets light sing through the transparent body of the stone.

At 9.60 carat, and measuring 14.63 x 11.07 x 6.41 mm, this ruby has a presence that is rare and commanding, making it an ideal choice for a signature ring or a dramatic pendant, a genuine statement piece that arrests the eye from across the room. Its clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means it retains remarkable transparency while carrying the natural inclusions that tell its story, each tiny feature a fingerprint from the earth. The vivid color intensity gives depth and warmth, while the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish deliver lively flashes and a pleasing interplay of fire and brilliance. Heat treatment has been applied to enhance color and clarity, a traditional and accepted practice that stabilizes and brightens the stone, preserving its allure for generations. When set with thoughtful design, whether a solitary setting that honors its scale, a halo that increases its perceived size, or a bespoke mounting that echoes its history, this Burmese ruby becomes more than a gem, it becomes a wearable narrative. At The Natural Ruby Company we present this ruby as a piece of natural history shaped by human craft, ready to become the centerpiece of a new story.