The fiery red allure of Burmese rubies has captivated gem enthusiasts for centuries. From their beauty to colour, elegance, lustre, and clarity – authentic Burmese ruby stone is considered one of the most valuable and powerful gemstones.

The fascinating red-coloured gemstone, also known as Manik Ratna in Hindi, symbolises love, passion and strength. Like Sapphire, rubies belong to the Corundum mineral family as both of them hold the same crystal structure. Its hues range from red-orange to pigeon red, purplish red and medium-dark red.

When it comes to authentic ruby, experts always suggest going with old Burmese ruby stone and avoiding lab-grown fake ruby.

But why are these old Burmese rubies so highly adored worldwide?

Let’s dig deeper…..

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Brief on Old Burmese Ruby

What differentiates an old Burmese ruby from others is its ‘pigeon blood-red hue’. The unique feature of this gemstone has been popular since ancient times. These rubies are sourced from the Mogok mines in Myanmar (formerly Burma). Hence, these Burmese rubies are also known as Mogok rubies.

The Mogok mine is so widely popular for producing the finest and best quality of pigeon blood red rubies that the entire region is called the ‘Valley of Rubies’.

In ancient cultures, it was believed that these rubies possessed mystical powers and hence, these were adorned in royal ornaments, including royal crowns and religious artefacts. Along with its mesmerising beauty and unique hue, the rich history of these Burmese rubies intertwined with royalty, myths, and the opulence of empires has made them highly sought-after and valuable gemstones in the world.

How To Identify Old Burma Ruby?

Considering its beauty, rarity, and uniqueness, the Burmese ruby stone price is quite high. Moreover, you’ll find plenty of fake or lab-grown rubies sold in the name of old Burmese rubies. These rubies do not originate from Myanmar. While some of these low-graded rubies are from Thailand and Africa, other lead-glass-treated rubies are lab-grown.

Finding genuine ruby gemstones extracted from the mine is not easy. So, when you’re going to buy Burmese ruby stone online, how do you identify if the ruby stone is an old Burnese-origin stone or a fake one?

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The Unique ‘Pigeon Blood Red Hue’

• Authentic Burmese Ruby: The main identification factor for authentic Burmese ruby is its colour. Rubies extracted from the Mogok regions hold a unique characteristic – they are pigeon blood red ruby stones, with a purplish tint.

The tone of a genuine ruby should be somewhere between medium to medium dark and its saturation degree should be high to very high.

• Fake Ruby: Fake or imitation rubies made of glass or synthetic materials are available in unnatural colours. You can identify the colour either too bright or too dark. The fake stones show colour zoning which cannot be found in the authentic Burmese ruby stone.

The Inclusions and Clarity 

• Authentic Burmese Ruby: Almost all natural stones contain some inclusions or imperfections. In Burmese rubies, you’ll find prominent inclusions as needle-like structures called "silk”. Rubies extracted from Mogok Valley display weak to medium silk inclusions, as a sign of these rubies’ natural character.

• Fake Ruby: Completely flawless rubies are scarce and hard to find. So, if you find the stone completely flawless, they are mostly likely to be fake, or synthetic. You’ll find a bubble-like appearance and lack the natural inclusions in lab-grown rubies.

Considering the Cut and Carat Weight

• Authentic Burmese Ruby: Another determining factor is Burmese ruby price per carat. The most common ruby cuts are oval, round, triangular, cushion and marquise. Authentic ruby should feel heavier, more than one carat. So, the Burmese ruby price should be quite high, considering its high clarity, vivid colour and rarity.

• Fake Ruby: Imitation rubies are lighter in weight, often less than one carat. If you find the Burmese ruby price per carat is significantly lower than expected, it might be an imitation or synthetic stone.

Professional Certification

• Authentic Burmese Ruby: Whether you buy Burmese ruby stone online or in-store, always look for certification from reputable gemstone laboratories that ensure the authenticity of the stone. Thay provide details on the origin, quality and treatment of the stone.

• Fake Ruby: Buying ruby without certification or dubious documentation is a red flag as it may indicate the possibility of a fake or imitation gemstone.

Where to Buy Authentic Burmese Ruby Stone?

Differentiating authentic Burmese rubies from fake ones requires an understanding of the above factors such as colour, inclusion of professional certification and careful examination. Whether you buy Burmese ruby stone online or from a store, you can buy it from Brahma Gems, the trusted online gem store that provides original certification from authentic gemstone bodies.