6mm x 4mm Pear 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 ruby's characteristic color, which ranges from orangy red to purplish red — with pure, vivid red to slightly purplish red considered the most highly valued.

Some inclusions are to be expected, as inclusion-free rubies are exceptionally rare. Heat treatment is standard practice, and nearly all rubies available today have undergone some form of heat treatment. This 6mm x 4mm pear faceted genuine ruby is graded Grade A and makes an excellent choice for setting in fine jewelry or resale.

Ruby is the birthstone of July.

Features

• Grade A quality: Medium pinkish red color with moderate eye-visible inclusions that have a moderate effect on the stone
• Pear faceted cut in a classic 6mm x 4mm size
• Genuine ruby — natural corundum, not synthetic
• Heat treated, which is standard for nearly all rubies on the market today
• Birthstone for the month of July
• Suitable for setting in fine jewelry or resale

Care Instructions

• Clean with warm, soapy water
• Use of ultrasonic and steam cleaners is generally safe

Specifications

California Prop 65 Warning:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm. www.P65warnings.ca.gov.