Natural Ruby 0.28ct 3.4mm Heated Round Cut

Natural Ruby 0.28ct 3.4mm Heated Round CutA round cut natural ruby from Madagascar, 0. 28 carats, measuring 3. 4mm. Heat treated, the symmetrical round form distributes the warm pinkish red color of Malagasy ruby evenly across the small face a neat, well shaped stone with even light return around the circle. Clarity is I3, with inclusions more visible than in SI material, but the stone retains its red character and some transparency through the body. Madagascar is the world's main source of

A round-cut natural ruby from Madagascar, 0.28 carats, measuring 3.4mm. Heat treated, the symmetrical round form distributes the warm pinkish-red color of Malagasy ruby evenly across the small face - a neat, well-shaped stone with even light return around the circle. Clarity is I3, with inclusions more visible than in SI material, but the stone retains its red character and some transparency through the body.

Madagascar is the world's main source of commercially available natural ruby, with heat treatment applied to almost all material from the island as standard practice. At 3.4mm, this round ruby suits pavé settings, channel work, and small prong or bezel mounts in rings and earrings requiring a uniform red stone. Natural ruby, loose gemstone, July birthstone.

• Stone type: Natural ruby (corundum)
• Treatment: Heated
• Cut/Form: Round faceted
• Size: 3.4mm
• Weight: 0.28ct
• Clarity: I3
• Origin: Madagascar

Natural Madagascar ruby, heated round, July birthstone - sold loose.