{"product_id":"natural-purplish-red-ruby-17-38-carat-oval-mixed-cut-heated-glass-filled-collector-gemstone","title":"Natural Purplish Red Ruby | 17.38 Carat Oval Mixed Cut | Heated Glass-Filled Collector Gemstone","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCODE20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable 17.38 carat Natural Ruby displaying an attractive purplish red color and an impressive oval mixed-cut design. This substantial gemstone offers exceptional visual presence, making it an eye-catching choice for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and custom jewelry projects seeking a large and vibrant ruby centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFashioned in a classic oval shape, the gemstone exhibits a rich purplish red hue enhanced by its generous proportions and broad face-up appearance. The cutting style maximizes color distribution across the stone, creating an appealing and lively appearance under various lighting conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ruby has undergone heat treatment and glass filling, a widely recognized enhancement method used to improve the appearance and stability of heavily fractured rubies. These treatments allow larger ruby specimens to become available to collectors and jewelry designers at a fraction of the cost of untreated material while still showcasing the desirable color associated with natural ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith impressive dimensions of 18.3 × 14.2 mm and a substantial weight of 17.38 carats, this gemstone delivers exceptional size and visual impact. Its vibrant coloration and large face-up appearance make it particularly suitable for statement jewelry pieces where bold color and impressive scale are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether acquired as a collector's gemstone, a display specimen, or the centerpiece of a bespoke jewelry creation, this ruby offers an attractive combination of size, color, and affordability within the ruby market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGemstone Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Ruby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.38 Carats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval Mixed Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purplish Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heated and Glass Filled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18.3 × 14.2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Natural Ruby\u003cbr\u003e• Large 17.38 Carat Size\u003cbr\u003e• Attractive Purplish Red Color\u003cbr\u003e• Oval Mixed Cut Design\u003cbr\u003e• Heated \u0026amp; Glass-Filled Ruby\u003cbr\u003e• Strong Visual Presence\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent Face-Up Size\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for Bespoke Jewelry\u003cbr\u003e• Collector Display Specimen\u003cbr\u003e• Statement Center Stone\u003cbr\u003e• Impressive 18.3 × 14.2 mm Dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saleh Sallom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46990628323516,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8428\/1532\/files\/hf_20260606_062425_12cc1dd7-c7ab-41bb-bba0-083870edd0b8.png?v=1782202753","url":"https:\/\/www.salehsallom.com\/products\/natural-purplish-red-ruby-17-38-carat-oval-mixed-cut-heated-glass-filled-collector-gemstone","provider":"Saleh Sallom","version":"1.0","type":"link"}