Product Description

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Discover the timeless beauty of this 1.66 carat Natural Ruby from Tanzania, expertly fashioned in a classic oval cut that maximizes brilliance while showcasing the gemstone’s rich natural color. Displaying an attractive purplish-red hue, this ruby offers exceptional character and elegance, making it an excellent choice for fine jewelry and gemstone collectors alike.

Originating from Tanzania, a renowned source of high-quality corundum, this ruby exhibits a captivating blend of red tones complemented by subtle purplish undertones. The balanced oval shape provides excellent versatility and visual appeal, making it ideal for engagement rings, pendants, earrings, or bespoke jewelry creations.

A particularly desirable feature of this gemstone is that it is unheated, meaning it has not undergone thermal enhancement to improve color or clarity. Unheated rubies are highly sought after by collectors and gemstone enthusiasts because their beauty remains entirely natural, preserving the gem’s original characteristics formed deep within the earth over millions of years.

Measuring approximately 7.0 × 6.7 mm, this ruby presents an attractive face-up appearance while maintaining excellent durability with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. Natural inclusions and internal features are expected and serve as evidence of the gemstone’s natural origin.

Whether selected as a collector’s gemstone or the centerpiece of a custom jewelry masterpiece, this unheated Tanzanian ruby offers rarity, natural beauty, and enduring value.

Gemstone Specifications

Gemstone: Natural Ruby
Species: Natural Corundum
Variety: Ruby
Weight: 1.66 Carats
Dimensions: 7.0 × 6.7 mm
Shape: Oval
Cut Style: Oval Mixed Cut
Color: Purplish Red
Transparency: Transparent to Semi-Transparent
Clarity: Included (Natural Characteristics Present)
Luster: Vitreous
Hardness: 9 on Mohs Scale
Treatment: Unheated (No Indications of Heating)
Origin: Tanzania
Suitable For: Rings, Pendants, Fine Jewelry, Collection

Why Choose This Gemstone?

• Natural ruby from Tanzania
• Desirable unheated gemstone
• Attractive purplish-red coloration
• Classic oval cut with excellent brilliance
• Excellent size for custom jewelry designs
• Highly durable gemstone suitable for daily wear
• Natural inclusions confirming authenticity
• Strong collector and investment appeal
• Rare untreated ruby characteristics
• Timeless gemstone with enduring beauty