Burmese rubies display the coveted “pigeon’s blood” red color – a perfect balance of saturation, tone, and distinctive fluorescence that creates remarkable brilliance even in low light. Their exceptional color derives from ideal chromium content combined with minimal iron, creating a pure red unmatched by rubies from other origins. Natural, untreated Burmese rubies with GIA certification represent the pinnacle of colored stone investment, with prices for fine specimens exceeding $1 million per carat.