A Burmese ruby in vivid red — a color GIA notes is described in the trade as "pigeon's blood" — cut as an elegant pear with a brilliant crown over a step pavilion. Like the great majority of rubies, it has been heated, with only minor residues noted; heat is the oldest and most widely accepted of gemstone treatments, and here it accompanies a rich, lively red with genuine flash. Origin is GIA-confirmed Burmese, the most storied source in the ruby world, and the pear shape gives the stone real presence and a graceful, elongated outline. A natural, GIA-certified Burmese ruby with classic trade-grade color and an elegant silhouette.
