Heated only! 4.55ct reddish pink Ruby

This is a fantastic gemstone featuring a rich reddish pink hue accented by a slight violet undertone that really makes its color pop! In the body of this gem, right underneath its smooth cut facets, you can see intricate crystal crosshatching that shows its growth and development over tens of millions of years. This display is captured in a classic oval cut, and accented by its glistening superior luster. And don't forget, when you pick this piece up to enjoy its unique characteristics, you are holding the result of tens of millions of year of high heat, and enormous pressures most likely started in the Oligocene Epoch, when saber tooth tigers and wooly mammoths roamed the earth. Before humans even existed! This gorgeous example was sourced from Winza, Tanzania, and has a low oval cut measuring 10.87mm x 8.72mm x 4.81mm giving it a larger surface area to enjoy its beautiful display. This ruby was heated only, and has a Mohs hardness rating of 9 out of 10.

Gems come with a complimentary gem jar for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities. *Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.