Natural Ruby 0.56ct Heated Oval Cut

Natural Ruby 0.56ct Heated Oval CutAn oval cut natural ruby from Madagascar, 0. 56 carats, measuring 5. 2x4. 3mm. Heat treated, the stone carries a warm red with the characteristic pinkish hue of Malagasy material color distributed cleanly across the transparent oval face, with the faceting activating it well in direct light. Clarity is SI, inclusions present under magnification but the stone transparent and presenting a rich, warm red face up. Madagascar produces a large share of the

An oval-cut natural ruby from Madagascar, 0.56 carats, measuring 5.2x4.3mm. Heat treated, the stone carries a warm red with the characteristic pinkish hue of Malagasy material - color distributed cleanly across the transparent oval face, with the faceting activating it well in direct light. Clarity is SI, inclusions present under magnification but the stone transparent and presenting a rich, warm red face-up.

Madagascar produces a large share of the world's commercial natural ruby supply, and heat treatment is applied to most material from the island as standard practice. At 0.56ct and 5.2x4.3mm, this oval ruby has solid presence as a center stone for a ring or pendant, with enough face area to show its color clearly in a setting. Natural ruby, loose gemstone, July birthstone.

• Stone type: Natural ruby (corundum)
• Treatment: Heated
• Cut/Form: Oval faceted
• Size: 5.2x4.3mm
• Weight: 0.56ct
• Clarity: SI
• Origin: Madagascar

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