NATURAL EARTH MINED RUBY.  Rubies are ten times more rare than diamonds.  Color is the number one value factor in rubies. Rubies 5 carats and larger are considered very rare. Almost all rubies in the world have been heat treated to improve their color.  There are also many other treatments available to improve the color and clarity of rubies.  This ruby has been glass filled.

This ruby is much more brighter and more beautiful than the pictures can show.

This gem has been tested for accuracy and authenticity by a GIA Graduate Gemologist

Type:         RUBY Shape:     Round

Color:      PIGEON BLOOD RED  

Clarity:     TRANSPARENT

ORIGIN:    Unknown

Hardness: 9 Birthstone/Lore:    Birthstone for the month of July. Use this gem to find Harmony. 

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Standard mail is First class U.S. Mail

   Domestic 3-10 days

   Interntional 21-45 days

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   International  10 days

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Return Policy:  

Items returned within 10 days of receipt, in the original, undamaged, unmodified condition, will receive a full refund.

Photography Information: ***NEVER ALTERED***

Photos are captured with a Nikon D7100 under a daylight equivalent lamp.

Capturing all characteristics of each gemstone focusing on true color, clarity and cut of the gem is our goal. Sometimes even with the best lighting, the camera captures a slightly different color than what the human eye sees.  

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HISTORY:  

The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means “red.” The glowing red of ruby suggested an inextinguishable flame burning in the stone, even shining through clothing and able to boil water.

Ruby is one of the most historically significant colored stones. Rubies are mentioned four times in the Bible, in association with attributes like beauty and wisdom. And ruby has been called the most precious of the 12 stones created by God. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj, or “king of precious stones.”

Reference gia.edu/ruby-history-lore