{"product_id":"0-52-ct-round-ruby-gemstone-heat-treated","title":"0.52 ct Natural Heated Ruby – Round Cut | Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 0.52 carat ruby gemstone in a 5mm round mixed brilliant cut — a precision-faceted shape that maximizes the stone's natural radiance and fire. Graded eye-clean, this gemstone displays exceptional quality with no visible inclusions under standard viewing conditions. The expertly faceted surface captures and disperses light with remarkable precision, producing a vivid interplay of brilliance and scintillation. A refined choice for those seeking a high-quality natural ruby that combines aesthetic beauty with gemological integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This 0.52 ct round ruby shows a vivid, saturated red typical of fine Sri Lankan material, with strong pleochroism between red and orangy-red that gives the stone visible depth as it moves under light.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is corundum colored by chromium, and fine, vividly saturated red material is a small share of overall corundum production compared with blue and other sapphire colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e This stone's Vivid Red, Intense-saturation color sits at the top of the ruby color range most buyers seek, rather than the lighter pinkish-red tones more common in commercial material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.52 ct, this stone falls at the compact end of the ruby market; sub-carat rubies of clean, vivid color are more available than larger stones of comparable quality, though vivid true-red ruby of any size is not easy to source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment is the standard, expected enhancement for the great majority of ruby on the market — this stone's treatment status is typical, not exceptional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded Slightly Included, consistent with natural ruby, which characteristically carries more inclusions than sapphire of comparable size due to its formation conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Graded by FGL; no report number is recorded in this stone's product data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the combination of vivid, saturated red color with a clean round cut at this size — not color alone — that sets this stone apart; vivid-red ruby is consistently harder to source than lighter, commercial pinkish-red material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView the stone in daylight and under warm indoor lighting —\u003c\/strong\u003e ruby's red can shift noticeably in tone between the two, and a vivid stone like this one should hold its saturation in both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt 4.60mm round,\u003c\/strong\u003e this stone fits a standard round solitaire or halo head sized for a 0.50 ct diamond equivalent, without custom fabrication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen comparison-shopping,\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm treatment status and lab source in writing — heat treatment is standard for ruby, but undisclosed treatments such as glass-filling or diffusion are common at the lower end of the market and should be ruled out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the scarcity noted above,\u003c\/strong\u003e since vivid-red ruby at any carat weight is harder to source consistently than lighter pinkish-red material, regardless of this stone's compact size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ruby-buyers-guide\"\u003eRuby Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eGIA Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCustom Ring Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-buying-guide\"\u003eGeneral Gemstone Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-care-for-a-sapphire-engagement-ring-cleaning-storage-and-what-to-avoid\"\u003eHow to Care for a Corundum Engagement Ring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-spot-fake-sapphire\"\u003eHow to Spot a Fake Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8140\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e0.52 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRuby (Corundum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound, Modified Round Brilliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e4.60 x 4.60 x 3.11 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVivid Red (Intense saturation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeat Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSlightly Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eFGL — report number not listed in product data\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 0.52 ct Round Natural Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.52 ct natural ruby is more than just a gemstone — it's a statement of elegance, rarity, and authenticity. Whether you're designing a custom engagement ring or a meaningful pendant, this gemstone offers unmatched brilliance and natural charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural ruby gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimeless Investment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural ruby gemstones retain value and are highly sought after worldwide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Jewelry Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for rings, necklaces, earrings, or bespoke creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Vivid Red Hue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep, saturated color perfect for meaningful jewelry pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSymbolic Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ruby, known as the \"king of gems,\" symbolizes intense passion, love, protection, and wealth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 0.52 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round, Mixed Brilliant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.00 mm round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Vivid Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 0.52 ct natural ruby has been carefully selected to meet high gemological standards, ensuring quality, durability, and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Customers Love This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare Natural Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-cut natural rubies are increasingly difficult to source at this quality level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Sparkle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precision cutting enhances light reflection and fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Custom Jewelry:\u003c\/strong\u003e A centerpiece that elevates any design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each stone is chosen for authenticity and excellence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 0.52 ct natural ruby means investing in a gemstone that blends natural beauty with long-term value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect uses for this 0.52 ct Natural Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom fine jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of natural gemstones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstrological or spiritual jewelry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42673261019203,"sku":"CG8140","price":1266.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/stone_CG8140_image-1.jpg?v=1778308013","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/0-52-ct-round-ruby-gemstone-heat-treated","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}