A purple and red ruby of 2.38 carats in an oval cut — unheated. from Tajikistan. with some inclusions you can see. Ruby is red corundum. the same mineral as sapphire. coloured by a trace of chromium.

Gem Details

GIA Report Number: 2225862640
Shape: Oval
Cutting Style: Crown: Brilliant Cut
Transparency: Semi-Transparent
Color: Purplish Red
Species: Natural Corundum
Variety: Natural Ruby
Geographic Origin: Tajikistan
Treatment: No Indications of Heating
Item Description: One loose stone
Weight: 2.38 carats
Measurements: 9.53 × 5.64 × 4.64 mm
Comments: An orange foreign material is present in surface-reaching fractures. Any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.
Clarity: Moderately Included: Inclusions easily visible to the naked/unaided eye.
Colour: Purplish Red
Hue: Purplish Red
Tone: 5-6 Medium-Medium Dark
Saturation: 5 Strong
Origin: Tajikistan
SKU: GIAR0001

Unheated. GIA-certified (report 2225862640). Backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee. lifetime warranty. and free sizing and cleaning for life. Come and see it in person. or call David at 416-366-3335 — and if you’ve got a jeweller you love. we’re glad to just sell you the stone.