{"title":"Natural Ruby Over 1 Carat - Loose Stones with GIA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Ruby Over 1 Carat — Loose Stones with GIA Reports, Direct from Source\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural ruby above 1 carat is one of the rarest commercially available gemstones on earth. At this size, fine colour, eye-clean clarity, and the presence or absence of heat treatment each have an exponential effect on price and collectibility. Every stone in this collection is natural corundum coloured by chromium, accompanied by a GIA laboratory report, and sold with complete treatment disclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is the red variety of corundum — the same mineral family as sapphire, sharing a Mohs hardness of 9. Only diamond is harder. This makes ruby one of the most durable gemstones available for fine jewellery, engagement rings, and long-term collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy 1 Carat Is the Critical Threshold for Ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby pricing does not scale linearly with carat weight. A 1ct ruby in fine colour does not cost twice a 0.50ct stone — it typically costs four to eight times as much. The reason is scarcity of rough. Gem-quality ruby rough large enough to yield a 1ct finished stone with acceptable colour and clarity is genuinely rare. The overwhelming majority of ruby mined globally is either too included, too pale, or too dark to qualify as gem-grade. Among that minority, most is cut into sub-1ct stones to maximise recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a market where every 1ct+ ruby in fine colour and clean clarity is effectively an individual stone with its own story, and where GIA documentation is not optional — it is the instrument that makes a stone verifiable, insurable, and resaleable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigins — Where Our Rubies Come From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe most prestigious ruby origins in the world are Myanmar (Burma), Mozambique, and Sri Lanka (Ceylon). Each produces rubies with distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMyanmar (Mogok and Mong Hsu)\u003c\/strong\u003e produces the benchmark for ruby — a pure, vivid red with slight blue fluorescence, described as \"pigeon's blood\" at the finest quality. Mogok rubies are among the most sought-after coloured gemstones in the world and command the highest origin premiums. \u003cstrong\u003eMozambique\u003c\/strong\u003e has emerged since the 2000s as the most commercially important ruby source, producing stones with comparable colour to Burma at lower origin premiums, making them the dominant source for GIA-documented rubies in the current market. \u003cstrong\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/strong\u003e produces rubies that tend toward lighter pinkish-red — distinct from the deeper Burmese and Mozambican tones, and often unheated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA laboratory reports can confirm geographic origin for many rubies. We disclose origin on every listing and carry GIA origin reports where available. For questions about a specific stone's source, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeated vs Unheated Ruby — What It Means Over 1 Carat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeat treatment in ruby — typically involving temperatures of 1,200°C to 1,800°C — is the industry standard, used to improve colour saturation and reduce the visibility of inclusions. Estimates vary but the majority of commercial rubies have been heat treated. The treatment is permanent and accepted universally by laboratories and the trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated rubies — stones that have received no thermal enhancement — are significantly rarer, particularly above 1 carat. At this size, an unheated ruby with strong colour and a GIA report is a genuinely scarce object. The premium for unheated over equivalent heated stones typically runs 50–200% at the 1ct mark and widens sharply above 2ct. For collectors and investment buyers, unheated status with laboratory confirmation is the highest-value combination in ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes both heated and unheated stones. Treatment status is clearly stated on every product listing and confirmed by the accompanying GIA report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the GIA Ruby Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery stone in this collection ships with a GIA Colored Stone Identification and Origin Report or GIA Colored Stone Report. These documents confirm the following for each stone: species (corundum) and variety (ruby), carat weight and dimensions, shape and cutting style, colour description, clarity grade, and treatment status. Where origin determination is possible, geographic source is also stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA report is the most widely recognized coloured stone documentation globally. It is accepted by auction houses, insurance companies, customs authorities, and collectors worldwide. For a ruby over 1 carat, a GIA report is the baseline expectation for any serious transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRuby Over 1 Carat for Engagement Rings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 1ct+ ruby makes a striking and durable engagement ring centerpiece. Ruby's hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale makes it entirely suitable for daily wear — more durable than emerald (7.5–8), tanzanite (6.5–7), or opal (5.5–6.5). A 1ct oval ruby measures approximately 7×5mm; a 1ct cushion runs approximately 6mm across — both proportionate for most ring settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor engagement ring buyers, a heat-treated ruby in vivid colour is typically the right choice. The visual result is indistinguishable from unheated, the durability is identical, and the price is significantly more accessible. If budget allows and natural origin matters intrinsically — for investment, collection, or sentiment — the unheated option is available in this collection with full GIA documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby pairs beautifully with yellow gold (warm contrast) and white gold or platinum (cool contrast, maximises colour impact). For setting advice or to discuss a specific stone for a ring project, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice Guide — Natural Ruby Over 1 Carat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby pricing at 1ct+ varies enormously based on colour, clarity, origin, and treatment. The following ranges provide useful orientation for buyers approaching this tier:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.0–1.5ct, heated, good colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $2,500–$5,000 total ($2,000–$3,500 per carat). \u003cstrong\u003e1.0–1.5ct, heated, vivid colour, eye-clean, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $4,000–$8,000 total. \u003cstrong\u003e1.0–1.5ct, unheated, strong colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $5,000–$15,000+ total depending on origin and saturation. \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.0ct, heated, fine colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $6,000–$12,000 total. \u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.0ct, unheated, vivid colour, GIA:\u003c\/strong\u003e $12,000–$30,000+ total. \u003cstrong\u003eAbove 2ct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prices are highly individual and negotiated stone by stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery listing in this collection shows the total price and the price per carat, allowing direct value comparison across stones of different sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJyotish (Vedic Astrology) — Ruby for the Sun\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Jyotish, ruby (Manikya) is the prescribed gemstone for the Sun (Surya). The standard requirements for a Jyotish ruby are: natural corundum, no heat treatment, eye-clean, vivid red with no brown modifier, and a minimum of 1.5–3ct depending on the practitioner. The unheated 1.83ct GIA ruby in this collection meets those specifications. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eJyotish gemstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full prescribing specification — the same principles for sapphire apply equally to ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much does a 1 carat natural ruby cost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 1ct natural ruby with a GIA report in good colour and heat treated typically ranges from $2,500 to $5,000 total, depending on colour saturation, clarity, and cut quality. Vivid, eye-clean stones in this size range run $4,000–$8,000. Unheated 1ct rubies in strong colour start at approximately $5,000 and can reach $15,000+ depending on origin and saturation. Price per carat is the most useful comparison metric — every listing in this collection shows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a 1 carat ruby bigger than a 1 carat diamond?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 1ct ruby appears slightly smaller than a 1ct diamond face-up because ruby has a higher specific gravity (heavier per unit volume). A 1ct round ruby measures approximately 6mm in diameter, compared to 6.4mm for a 1ct round diamond. In oval and cushion cuts — the most common shapes for ruby — a 1ct stone measures approximately 7×5mm, which gives a larger face-up appearance than a round of the same weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between a heated and unheated ruby?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, a well-selected heated ruby can be indistinguishable from an unheated one. The difference lies in rarity and market premium. Unheated rubies — those showing no evidence of thermal enhancement under laboratory examination — are significantly rarer at 1ct+, command a premium of 50–200% or more over equivalent heated stones, and are preferred by collectors, investors, and Jyotish buyers. GIA reports state treatment status definitively. All stones in this collection carry GIA reports with treatment status confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is \"pigeon's blood\" ruby?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePigeon's blood is a trade term for the most prized shade of red in ruby — a pure, vivid red with a slight blue-violet component and strong red fluorescence, typically associated with Burma (Mogok) origin. GIA and other laboratories can formally designate a stone as pigeon's blood colour grade when it meets the specification. Pigeon's blood rubies command the highest premiums in the ruby market. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e if you are specifically seeking a pigeon's blood graded stone — we source to specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I try a ruby before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes — select stones in this collection are eligible for our Try-On programme, where the stone ships to you for in-hand evaluation before you commit to purchase. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e to confirm Try-On availability for a specific stone. Every purchase includes a 14-day return policy and free US shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Crescent Gems source a specific ruby to my requirements?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. If you have a specific colour, carat weight, cut, treatment, or origin requirement not met by current stock, email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e with your specification and budget. We source to order through our Sri Lanka and international supply network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRelated collections: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/ruby-gemstones-loose-stones-gia-certification\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll natural rubies\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/untreated-sapphires\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnheated natural gemstones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sapphires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/gia-certified-stones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll GIA-documented stones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about a specific stone? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:crescentgems@gmail.com\"\u003ecrescentgems@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e — we respond personally within one business day. Free US shipping on every order. International shipping via FedEx and UPS.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-carat-ruby-1-17-ct-natural-oval-gia-lab-report","title":"1.17 ct Natural Ruby – Oval, Heated | GIA Ruby Report","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.17 ct ruby, Oval, \u003cstrong\u003eheat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 7.46 × 4.95 × 3.77 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Ruby Report #6233771189\u003c\/strong\u003e (12 Nov 2025). GIA records Variety Ruby, Colour Red and a Treatment entry of \u003cstrong\u003eHeated\u003c\/strong\u003e; its Geographic Origin reads Not Requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/en-fr\/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 one is a 1.17 carat oval, and it comes with a GIA Ruby Report whose fields you can read for yourself. Face-up it looks eye-clean to me. Ask me for more images and look at it before you decide.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify it:\u003c\/strong\u003e run report #6233771189 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e on the report — the standard route, not a mark against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about filling as well as heating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separate treatment common in rubies; this report addresses heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin was not requested,\u003c\/strong\u003e so GIA names no country for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Ruby Report #6233771189, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42700447219779,"sku":"CG8250","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_f8973359-0a50-4a18-861a-96ae8b0c08c9.jpg?v=1778308014"},{"product_id":"1-83-ct-cushion-shaped-natural-ruby-untreated-gia","title":"1.83 ct Natural Ruby, Madagascar – Cushion, Unheated | GIA Ruby Origin Report 6233835340","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.83 ct ruby, Cushion, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 6.62 × 6.19 × 5.03 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Ruby Origin Report #6233835340\u003c\/strong\u003e (20 Jan 2026). GIA records Variety Natural Ruby, Colour Purplish Red and Additional Results \u003cstrong\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e, and gives \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e as its origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/en-fr\/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 one is a 1.83 carat cushion, and it comes with a GIA Ruby Origin Report whose fields you can read for yourself. It shows visible inclusions, including dark ones you can see in the report photograph. Ask me for more images and look at it before you decide.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify it:\u003c\/strong\u003e run report #6233835340 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated covers heating only;\u003c\/strong\u003e ask any seller which treatments their document addresses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about filling as well as heating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separate treatment common in rubies; this report addresses heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin is GIA’s expert opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e (Madagascar), printed with the usual disclaimer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Ruby Origin Report #6233835340, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701345947715,"sku":"CG8338","price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_605e32fa-94a6-4628-bef2-71ed6b4b179e.jpg?v=1778308024"},{"product_id":"1-carat-ruby-1-09-ct-emerald-cut-natural-gia-report","title":"1.09 ct Natural Ruby, Madagascar – Octagonal Step Cut (Emerald Cut), Heated | GIA Ruby Origin Report 5232922092","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.09 ct ruby, Octagonal Step Cut (the trade calls it an emerald cut), \u003cstrong\u003eheat-treated\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring 7.43 × 5.16 × 2.69 mm, on \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Ruby Origin Report #5232922092\u003c\/strong\u003e (16 April 2026). GIA records Variety Ruby, Colour Red and Additional Results \u003cstrong\u003eHeated\u003c\/strong\u003e, and gives \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e as its origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/en-fr\/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 one is a 1.09 carat octagonal step cut, and it comes with a GIA Ruby Origin Report whose fields you can read for yourself. Face-up it looks eye-clean to me; under magnification you can see fractures. Ask me for more images and look at it before you decide.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify it:\u003c\/strong\u003e run report #5232922092 through GIA’s Report Check before buying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat is disclosed\u003c\/strong\u003e on the report — the standard route, not a mark against the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin is GIA’s expert opinion\u003c\/strong\u003e (Madagascar), printed with the usual disclaimer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about filling as well as heating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separate treatment common in rubies; this report addresses heating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Ruby Origin Report #5232922092, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43022352318531,"sku":"CG8407","price":3270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_36c3fdf3-7a0d-4f02-929c-401f89728ec3.jpg?v=1777536660"},{"product_id":"1-65-ct-oval-ruby-unheated-madagascar-gia","title":"1.65 ct Natural Unheated Ruby – Oval Cut | GIA Report | Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.65 ct oval ruby, \u003cstrong\u003eunheated\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003eGIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085\u003c\/strong\u003e records No Indications of Heating and no filling. Ruby is corundum coloured by chromium — the same species as sapphire, but with enough chromium to carry the colour into the red range. Heat treatment is standard across the ruby trade, so an unheated stone above a carat with GIA documentation is an uncommon combination. The report records weight, dimensions, colour and cutting style, and gives \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e as its origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\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=\"\/en-fr\/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 is one of the more honest ruby purchases you can make — a 1.65 carat oval, GIA-documented, with no indications of heating on the report. Reaching for the furnace is the usual route in this trade, so a stone that comes back from the lab without that finding is one I am glad to have in the case.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirm the report number, measurements and weight against the stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e“Unheated” covers heating only\u003c\/strong\u003e — a lab finding, not a colour grade; judge colour and clarity yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about filling too:\u003c\/strong\u003e lead-glass filling is a separate treatment common in rubies — this report records none.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect it:\u003c\/strong\u003e a prong or bezel that shields the girdle suits ring wear; expect a premium over heated material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\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=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ruby-buyers-guide\"\u003eRuby — The Complete Buyer's Guide to the World's Most Valuable Colored Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/spinel-buyers-guide\"\u003eSpinel — The Collector's Guide to the World's Most Undervalued Gemstone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eWhat Is a GIA Sapphire Report and How Do You Read One?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/oval-sapphire-guide\"\u003eOval Sapphire — The Complete Guide to the Most Popular Sapphire Cut\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/madagascar-sapphire-guide\"\u003eMadagascar Sapphire — The Modern Origin That Rivals Ceylon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; What’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush; store separately; avoid ultrasonic and steam cleaners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with GIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085, packed in a gem sleeve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488589283395,"sku":"CG8456","price":11550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8456001.jpg?v=1783089221"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/collections\/1112023217_ab6b06fd-23b5-40b6-a4d8-36d920ab0bbd.jpg?v=1784371249","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-fr\/collections\/natural-ruby-over-1-carat-loose-stones-with-gia.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}