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.

Bask in the glow of this glorious 2.57-carat ruby from Burma (Myanmar), known to produce the most superlative rubies.

Its lovely pure red color is certified as "red of strong saturation" by SSEF and "vivid red - pigeon's blood" by GRS, which is considered the finest ruby color quality. The color is also completely natural, which is incredibly rare, considering rubies are commonly heat-treated to enhance their hue. This ruby also has beautiful clarity, expertly showcased in an antique cushion cut.

Transport yourself to a world of kings and queens, where the ruby reigned supreme. This exquisite Burmese ruby, a gem of unparalleled beauty, evokes the grandeur of those times. Its layers of red, infused with a unique Burmese softness, make it a truly remarkable gem.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Mong-Tsu - 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:
Near Eye-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
This stone is almost completely free from eye-visible inclusions

Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.

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

Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF report # 129815

• The accompanying SSEF report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Burma (Myanmar)" origin with "No indications of heating", and describes the color as "red of strong saturation".

Gemological Institute of America report # 3505020824

• 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 3505020824"). This security feature gives buyers a unique way of linking the GIA report to the physical gemstone.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2023-052109

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Burma (Myanmar)" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".

• 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.