Why the Burma Ruby is Considered the King of Gemstones
Famous for its flame-like color and mythical creation, the Burma Ruby stone is rightfully called the “King of Gemstones”. Emerging from the illustrious mines of Mogok, Myanmar (formerly Burma), this rare red wonder has enchanted royalty, collectors, astrologers, and gemstone enthusiasts for centuries. With a history stretching from ancient palaces to modern day runways, Burma Rubies still represent royalty, love, and power. This earns them the title of the world’s most sought after rubies. A Long and Colorful Engagement Tied to the Crown The respect for Burma Rubies goes back more than 2,000 years. Once only available to kings and soldiers, these glittering stones were thought to hold fierce defending energy and healing wisdom. Burmese kings were interred with rubies, so they would have dominion in the afterlife. Today, the Mogok Valley— known in Burma as the “Valley of Rubies”— has yielded some of the most spectacular specimens in history— stones so red they looked like they we...