A Rare GRS-Certified “Pigeon’s Blood” Ruby – 3.52 ct of Exceptional Beauty

Presenting an elite collector‐grade ruby distinguished by its coveted GRS-certified “Pigeon’s Blood” color—undeniably the most prestigious and sought‐after hue in the world of fine rubies. This stunning 3.52-carat natural ruby, originating from Afghanistan, embodies the pinnacle of rarity, refinement, and timeless luxury.

Gemstone Details (from GRS Report GRS2025-070418):

• Type: Natural Ruby

• Weight: 3.52 ct

• Dimensions: 8.37 × 8.16 × 5.20 mm

• Shape: Cushion

• Cut: Modified brilliant/step

• Color: Vivid Red – GRS-type “Pigeon’s Blood”

• Treatment:

  • No indication of thermal treatment (unheated)

  • Clarity enhancement in fissures (“oiled”)

• Origin: Afghanistan

• Certification: Accompanied by original GRS report

Description

This ruby stands out immediately due to its intense, vivid, and deeply saturated red, characteristic of true Pigeon’s Blood—a color grade reserved only for rubies that meet the strictest criteria for brilliance and purity of hue. Stones with this designation belong to the absolute elite tier of rubies traded internationally.

Expertly fashioned into a beautifully proportioned cushion cut, this gem radiates exceptional fire and brilliance. The combination of unheated status, prestigious GRS certification, and premium color classification elevates it to a gemstone worthy of fine jewelry, investment portfolios, and elite gemstone collections alike.