{"product_id":"18-28-ct-natural-ruby-rough-crystal-unheated-purplish-red-tanzanian-ruby-specimen","title":"18.28 Ct Natural Ruby Rough Crystal | Unheated Purplish Red Tanzanian Ruby Specimen","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1bw7wp4\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2250\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eA remarkable 18.28 carat Natural Ruby rough crystal displaying a vibrant purplish red color and sourced from the renowned ruby deposits of Tanzania. Preserved in its completely unheated and untreated state, this impressive gemstone showcases the authentic beauty and rarity that make natural rubies one of the world's most treasured precious gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eThis natural rough specimen exhibits genuine crystal structure, natural surface features, and mineral inclusions formed through millions of years of geological activity. The rich purplish red coloration, combined with its substantial size, creates exceptional visual appeal for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, investors, and lapidary artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eUnheated natural rubies are significantly rarer than treated material, making this specimen particularly desirable among collectors who value authenticity and natural gemstone characteristics. The rough crystal retains its original natural identity exactly as it was discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eTanzania is internationally recognized for producing high-quality rubies with attractive color ranges and distinctive crystal formations. This specimen represents the unique geological conditions that have made Tanzanian rubies highly sought after within the global gemstone market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eWhether acquired as a collector's specimen, an investment gemstone, a display piece, or for future cutting evaluation, this ruby offers exceptional rarity, natural beauty, and enduring value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"y5ghnr\" data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eGemstone Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n7qd8z\" data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eGemstone: Natural Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rz82bz\" data-start=\"1637\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eVariety: Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zfw97t\" data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eWeight: 18.28 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ogpbvt\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eShape: Natural Rough Crystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t55omd\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eColor: Purplish Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6pmxj4\" data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003eOrigin: Tanzania\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nj2yno\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eTreatment: Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eencj9\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eMeasurements: 18 × 11 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ewmtc9\" data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eStone Number: SL-CHA164RB-026-004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uy4s9p\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003eCertification: Saleh Sallom Stone Details Certificate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"kt3wgb\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003eWhy Choose This Gemstone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e✓ Natural Unheated Ruby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e✓ Attractive Purplish Red Color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003e✓ Tanzanian Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2026\"\u003e✓ Large 18.28 Carat Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e✓ Authentic Rough Crystal Formation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e✓ Collector-Grade Natural Specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e✓ Strong Investment Potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003e✓ Suitable for Collectors and Lapidary Applications\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saleh Sallom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46882683617468,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8428\/1532\/files\/21-1.jpg?v=1780135079","url":"https:\/\/www.salehsallom.com\/products\/18-28-ct-natural-ruby-rough-crystal-unheated-purplish-red-tanzanian-ruby-specimen","provider":"Saleh Sallom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}