This item is a part of the following collections:

Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

When the light hits it just right, this ruby is a literal fireball - completely otherworldy!

Discover the breathtaking beauty of this rare 1.08-carat no-heat Mogok ruby with a vivid "pigeon's blood" color - a gemstone that is truly one-of-a-kind.

The vivid "pigeon's blood" color of this Burma ruby is an exquisite hue that is both intense and mesmerizing. The color is a deep, rich red with a hint of purple - resembling the blood of a pigeon. The hue is so unique that it is almost impossible to describe, and only those who have seen a true "pigeon's blood" ruby can truly appreciate its unparalleled beauty.

The oval-cut shape of this ruby enhances its natural brilliance and sparkle, making it even more breathtakingly beautiful. This gemstone is a true work of art that embodies the timeless elegance and luxury of the Burmese Ruby.

Add this gemstone to your collection, or give it as a gift to someone special to create a moment that will be cherished forever.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Mogok - Burma (Myanmar)

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Color Award:
Pigeon Blood Red

Color Award Description:
Macabre, as it sounds, "Pigeon Blood Red" refers to a color category reserved for the finest, high-caliber rubies that exhibit a vibrant and vivid crimson red color. The term is said to have originated in Burma, where locals call the most vivid rubies "ko-twe", meaning "pigeon's blood". It is said that a perfect ruby is the same color as the first two drops of blood from the nose of a freshly-killed pigeon.

Pigeon blood red is the most sought-after color in rubies, surpassed by no other. While these rubies are usually devoid of purplish/pinkish/orangish/brownish overtones, some stones may show a slight purple hue.

While Burma (Myanmar) - particularly the Mogok region - has historically produced the most legendary pigeon blood red rubies, the nomenclature is not exclusive to the country. Other localities that yield fine-quality pigeon blood red rubies include Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Vietnam.

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Loupe-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and no inclusions are seen under 10x magnification

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such exceptional clarity is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated rubies of Burmese origin.

Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological reports. We will ship the original reports along with the item.

Gemological Institute of America report # 2231141627

• The accompanying GIA report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Burma (Myanmar)" origin with "No Indications of Heating".

• The accompanying GIA report describes the color as "vivid red" and states "The color appearance of this stone is described in the trade as 'Pigeon's Blood'. GIA awards this color term only to select rubies that meet their specific "pigeon's blood" color criteria.

• At our request, the girdle of this gemstone is laser-inscribed by GIA with its logo and the report number ("GIA 2231141627"). This security feature gives buyers a unique way of linking the GIA report to the physical gemstone.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2016-063021

• The accompanying GRS report describes the color as "vivid red (GRS-type 'pigeon's blood')". GRS awards this color term only to select rubies that meet their specific "pigeon's blood" color criteria.