Marquise Faceted Genuine Ruby

Known as the "King of Gems" in Sanskrit, Ruby is one of the most desired and valuable gemstones, prized as far back as biblical times. Ruby is the most valuable variety of corundum and commands the highest per-carat price of any colored stone. The trace element chromium is responsible for its characteristic color, which ranges from orangy red to purplish red — with pure, vivid red to slightly purplish red representing the highest-valued hue.

These marquise faceted genuine rubies are offered in multiple quality grades, allowing jewelers to select the right stone for every application and price point. Some inclusions are to be expected, as inclusion-free rubies are exceptionally rare. Heat treatment is standard practice, and virtually all rubies available today undergo some form of heat treatment. Ruby is the birthstone of July.

Care instructions: Clean with warm, soapy water. Use of an ultrasonic or steam cleaner is usually safe.

Features

• Genuine faceted ruby in a marquise cut
• Treatment: Heat-treated
• Color ranges from orangy red to purplish red; pure vivid red to slightly purplish red is most prized
• Four grades available to suit a range of quality and budget requirements
• Grade C: Included stones with variation in pinkish-red color
• Grade A: Medium pinkish red; moderate eye-visible inclusions with a moderate effect on the stone
• Grade AA: Medium to medium-dark pinkish red; minor eye-visible inclusions with a minor effect on the stone
• Grade AAA: Medium to dark red; eye-clean with minor to no effect on the stone
• Birthstone of July

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