Ruby (Pre-embargo!)

Item Description

Ruby from Burma is one of the most storied gems in the world. Some of the finest Rubies in the world are found in Burma. This gem has an attractive pinkish red color, and is certainly gem quality in clarity. It has an "Oval Step" cut. These are absolutely some of the most popular Rubies in the world. It should be noted that this stone is most likely glass-filled, which is a technique used to improve the clarity of Rubies, and is an acceptable practice so long as the buyer is aware that they are buing a glass-filled stone. PLEASE NOTE: The embargo implemented by the United States government states that there will NOT be ANY of these Rubies imported to U.S. soil after September 30, 2008. The embargo is in effect, and one can only purchase gems that were imported prior to the embargo. From now on, these Burmese Rubies will be very difficult to obtain. It mus be noted also that this stone has most likely been heated to enhance the color, which is a perfectly acceptable practice in the gem world, and is fairly common when it comes to Sapphires and Rubies. Buy this gem now because they will be disappearing from the market rapidly.