Product Description

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Experience the natural beauty of this 0.96 carat Natural Unheated Ruby from Tanzania, featuring a captivating purplish-red color and an elegant oval faceted cut. Unheated rubies are highly sought after by collectors and gemstone enthusiasts because they retain their natural characteristics without undergoing heat enhancement, making them increasingly rare in today's gemstone market.

This beautiful ruby measures approximately 7.0 x 5.2 mm and displays an attractive oval shape that maximizes brilliance while showcasing the gemstone's natural color. The stone exhibits a pleasing purplish-red hue, one of the most desirable color ranges found in natural ruby, offering a rich and elegant appearance suitable for fine jewelry creations.

Originating from Tanzania, a respected source of quality corundum, this ruby possesses the durability and timeless appeal that have made ruby one of the world's most treasured gemstones throughout history. As a member of the corundum family, ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it an excellent choice for rings, pendants, earrings, and custom jewelry designed for long-term wear.

This gemstone is represented as unheated, preserving its natural color and internal characteristics. Natural inclusions visible within the gemstone are part of its unique identity and provide evidence of its natural geological formation.

Whether intended for a bespoke jewelry project, gemstone collection, or investment in natural colored gemstones, this Tanzanian ruby offers beauty, rarity, and enduring value.

Gemstone Specifications

Gemstone: Natural Ruby
Species: Natural Corundum
Variety: Ruby
Origin: Tanzania
Weight: 0.96 Carat
Measurements: 7.0 × 5.2 mm
Shape: Oval
Cut Style: Faceted Mixed Cut
Color: Purplish Red
Transparency: Transparent
Clarity: Included (Natural Characteristics Visible)
Luster: Vitreous
Treatment: Unheated / No Indications of Heat Treatment (as labeled)
Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale
Suitable For: Rings, Pendants, Earrings, Bespoke Jewelry, Collection

Why Choose This Gemstone?

• Natural unheated ruby from Tanzania
• Desirable purplish-red coloration
• Attractive oval faceted cut
• Nearly one-carat size with excellent face-up appearance
• No heat treatment reported on label
• Durable gemstone suitable for everyday jewelry
• Rare natural untreated ruby material
• Ideal for collectors and custom jewelry projects
• Unique natural inclusions and character
• Timeless investment-grade colored gemstone