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.

Discover a masterpiece of nature: a 6.06-carat Burmese Ruby from the legendary Mogok mines. With its rectangular cushion shape, this gem mirrors the graceful geometry of a perfectly cut crystal. Its vivid red hue, tinged with subtle magenta undertones, is entirely natural—no enhancements whatsoever. As transparent and mesmerizing as a drop of pure, radiant nectar, this ruby dazzles with an otherworldly luster. Rarely does one encounter such exceptional quality in an unheated ruby of this size. Awarded the prestigious GRS Platinum Rarity Award, it is a symbol of unparalleled luxury, destined to become the crown jewel of any fine collection.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Mogok - Burma (Myanmar)

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Very Slightly Included

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated rubies of Burmese origin, particularly in stones over 2 carats in weight.

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.

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

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.

Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.

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

Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF report # 143319

• 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 "purplish red of medium strong saturation".

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2024-070026

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Burma (Mogok, Myanmar)" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment". In addition, GRS has issued a "Platinum Rarity Award" to this ruby. GRS issues this award only to select gemstones that meet their specific rarity criteria. The appendix letter associated with the report states that this ruby demonstrates very good characteristics worthy of a dedicated mention and classifies it as "important".

• The accompanying GRS report describes the color as "vivid red". GRS awards this color term only to select rubies that meet their specific "vivid red" color criteria.