Ruby (Pre-embargo!)

Burma
Gems, 0.94 ct, 5.32 mm x 4.27 mm
Start Time: 09/21/2017 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 09/28/2017 7:00:00 pm (CDT)
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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 a less common "Briolette" cut. These are absolutely some of the most popular Rubies in the world. 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. It was said that the embargo was lifted in October of 2016, but we have not been given confirmation from the US Customs Office as to whether or not this is true. For now, these Burmese Rubies will remain 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. These gems have been in short supply over the last 10 years on the U.S. market.

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