{"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-sa\/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-sa\/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-sa\/collections\/untreated-sapphires\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnheated natural gemstones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/collections\/all-sapphire-gemstones\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sapphires\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e · \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/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 Heated Ruby – Oval Cut | GIA Certified","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.17 carat ruby in an oval cut, heat treated, and documented on GIA Report #6233771189. Ruby is natural corundum colored by chromium — the same mineral species as sapphire, but with enough chromium that the color enters the red range rather than remaining pink. At 1.17 carats with GIA documentation, this is a well-specified example for engagement and collector use; GIA reports for ruby confirm weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\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=\"\/en-sa\/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\"GIA documentation is what makes this stone worth trusting — it removes the ruby-vs-pink-sapphire-vs-spinel guesswork that plagues this category, and in my own assessment it's a genuinely eye-clean 1.17 ct ruby that clears the one-carat threshold serious buyers look for.\"\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation Is the Real Rarity Here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby is the most commercially misrepresented colored gemstone — pink sapphire, red spinel, and glass-filled composites are routinely sold as ruby without proof. GIA Report #6233771189 is what actually sets this stone apart, not extreme physical rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-Clean Clarity, Uncommon in Ruby.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby typically forms with heavy silk and fracturing, so eye-clean material at any size is genuinely harder to find in ruby than in most other colored gemstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treatment Is Standard, Not a Rarity Factor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The vast majority of commercial ruby is heat-treated — this stone's treatment is fully disclosed rather than concealed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove the 1-Carat Threshold.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.17 carats, this stone crosses the size point most dealers and collectors treat as the baseline for serious, GIA-documented ruby consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut Quality Adds to the Value Story.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixed cut (brilliant crown, step pavilion) is a deliberate choice that maximizes sparkle and color return — not a given in commercial ruby cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined value:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is an accessible-tier ruby whose real distinction is verifiable honesty — a GIA-documented species, weight, and treatment status, paired with clarity and cut quality above the ordinary for ruby at this price point.\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerify species first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby is confused — accidentally and deliberately — with pink sapphire, red spinel, and glass or composite imitations more than almost any other colored gemstone. A GIA report, like #6233771189 on this stone, is the single most important thing to check before buying ruby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect heat treatment, and expect disclosure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Virtually all commercial ruby is heat-treated to improve color and clarity — this is the accepted industry norm, not a flaw — but any reputable seller states it plainly, as this listing does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh clarity carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby typically forms with dense silk and fracturing, so eye-clean clarity — like this stone's — is harder to source in ruby than in most other colored gemstones at a comparable price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-check the lab report against the listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm that the weight, dimensions, and treatment status quoted match the GIA report number exactly, so there's no gap between what's described and what arrives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTry Before You Buy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Request additional photos or video of this exact stone, and buy from a seller offering a real return window so you can evaluate the ruby's color and clarity in your own lighting before committing.\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\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ruby-buyers-guide\"\u003eRuby — The Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Lab Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-to-commission-custom-sapphire-ring\"\u003eCommissioning a Custom Ring for Your Loose Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eThe Smart Way to Buy Loose Gemstones Online in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel — Why Red Corundum and Spinel Get Confused\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;\"\u003eCG8250\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;\"\u003e1.17 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;\"\u003eNatural Ruby (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;\"\u003eOval, Mixed Cut (Brilliant Crown \/ Step Pavilion)\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;\"\u003e7.46 × 4.95 × 3.77 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;\"\u003eRed\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;\"\u003eNot specified\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;\"\u003eEye-clean — our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\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;\"\u003eGIA Report #6233771189\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.17 ct GIA Oval Ruby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA report (#6233771189) on this stone provides the independent documentation that distinguishes a verified ruby from a claim. Ruby is the most commercially misrepresented colored gemstone — pink sapphires, red spinels, and low-quality material are routinely sold as ruby without documentation. This GIA report resolves the ambiguity: it confirms the material is natural corundum of ruby (red) color, weight, and dimensions, with treatment status stated explicitly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent confirmation of species, weight, dimensions, and treatment status (Report #6233771189).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Treated to Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard industry heat treatment — the accepted commercial norm for ruby, fully disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixed Cut Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant crown paired with a step-cut pavilion delivers sparkle up top and clean color display through the body of the stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA-documented ruby above 1 carat is the minimum threshold for investment-grade consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\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\u003eVariety: Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.17 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.46 x 4.95 x 3.77 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Mixed Cut (Brilliant Crown \/ Step Pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Heat Treated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6233771189\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1.17 ct GIA oval ruby has been hand-selected for the richness of its red and the quality of its cut — the combination that determines performance in finished ruby jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a manufactured or mass-produced item — no two rubies are exactly alike, and once this stone sells, this particular listing will not be restocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Oval Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is durable (Mohs 9) but should still be cared for thoughtfully. Clean with warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners if the stone has any fractures typical of heat-treated material. Store separately from other jewelry to prevent surface scratches, and remove the stone before activities involving harsh chemicals or impact.\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\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e The verification that removes ambiguity about species, quality, and treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove-1-Carat:\u003c\/strong\u003e The minimum threshold for GIA-documented ruby investment consideration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich Red:\u003c\/strong\u003e The color most associated with fine ruby — warm, vivid, and immediately recognizable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every attribute documented, treatment disclosed honestly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this 1.17 ct GIA ruby means investing in a documented stone — every significant attribute except clarity confirmed by the world's most recognized gem laboratory (Report #6233771189); the clarity is our own assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.17 ct Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented natural ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuly birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or romantic milestone gift\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\u003e1.83 carat cushion ruby, measuring 6.62 × 6.19 × 5.03 mm, accompanied by GIA Ruby Origin Report #6233835340 dated 20 January 2026. The report records Color Purplish Red, Transparency Transparent, Species Natural Corundum, Variety Natural Ruby, two separate cutting-style fields, and an Additional Results field that reads No Indications of Heating. It gives Madagascar as the geographic origin, as an expert opinion.\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=\"\/en-sa\/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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe limit of our own reporting.\u003c\/strong\u003e We report the fields GIA printed on this document. Where we add a view of our own, such as the clarity assessment, the setting advice and the cleaning preference, we mark it as ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead it yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The report is reproduced in the images on this page, and GIA's own service at reportcheck.gia.edu returns the same fields against the report number. Check it there, and ask us for anything else you want to see before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Geographic Origin field reads Madagascar. In its Comments section, GIA prints: \"Any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\" We print the field and the caveat together and add nothing to either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Results.\u003c\/strong\u003e The field reads No Indications of Heating. That is a finding about heat, and it is what we mean when we call this stone unheated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting style, two fields.\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives the crown and the pavilion separately: Crown: Modified Brilliant Cut, and Pavilion: Step Cut. The crown carries brilliant-style faceting; the pavilion carries step-style faceting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Inclusions are visible in this stone, including dark ones that can be seen in GIA's report photograph. That is our own assessment rather than a report value, because a GIA colored-stone report carries no clarity grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead GIA Report #6233835340 against the stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the report number, the carat weight, the measurements, the color, the transparency, both cutting-style fields and the Additional Results entry against the physical stone before you finalise the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook at the whole face-up view.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask us for more images and video and look at the whole face before you decide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the stone's proportions.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cushion outline has rounded corners. We would choose a setting that holds the girdle securely all the way round; that is our own recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three values below describe corundum as a mineral species. They are not findings about this individual stone. GIA prints them in the Characteristics panel of this report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral: Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMohs hardness: 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToughness: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately, this report prints July as the birthstone month. July belongs to ruby.\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: 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;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8338\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;\"\u003e1.83 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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.62 × 6.19 × 5.03 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;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCushion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style (Crown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eModified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style (Pavilion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003ePurplish Red\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;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural 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;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Ruby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGeographic Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #6233835340\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8338\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.83 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 6.62 × 6.19 × 5.03 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Cushion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style, crown: Modified Brilliant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style, pavilion: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Purplish Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Natural Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic Origin: Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Results: No Indications of Heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory Report: GIA Report #6233835340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA publishes its own cleaning guidance for ruby. We prefer warm soapy water and a soft brush to ultrasonic or steam cleaners, because we cannot see how a stone is held once it is set. That preference is ours, not a condition carried on the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce it is set, take it off for heavy physical work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one individual natural gemstone, not laboratory-grown material. The stone you receive is the stone documented on GIA Report #6233835340.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6233835340\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone 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\u003e1.09 carat ruby, octagonal step cut, measuring 7.43 × 5.16 × 2.69 mm, accompanied by GIA Ruby Origin Report #5232922092 dated 16 April 2026. The report records Color Red, Transparency Transparent, Species Natural Corundum, Variety Ruby, Shape Octagonal, Cutting Style Step Cut, and an Additional Results field that reads Heated. It gives Madagascar as the geographic origin, as an expert opinion.\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=\"\/en-sa\/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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the Report Records\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe limit of our own reporting.\u003c\/strong\u003e We report the fields GIA printed on this document. Where we add a view of our own, such as the clarity assessment, the setting advice and the cleaning preference, we mark it as ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead it yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e The report is reproduced in the images on this page, and GIA's own service at reportcheck.gia.edu returns the same fields against the report number. Check it there, and ask us for anything else you want to see before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeographic origin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Geographic Origin field reads Madagascar. In its Comments section, GIA prints: \"Any statement on geographic origin is an expert opinion based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\" We print the field and the caveat together and add nothing to either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Results.\u003c\/strong\u003e The field reads Heated. That is the entry GIA printed in this field, and we report it exactly as printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape and cutting style.\u003c\/strong\u003e The report gives Shape Octagonal and a single Cutting Style field, Step Cut. The trade calls an octagonal step cut an emerald cut; that name is ours, not the report's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Face-up, at normal viewing distance, we describe it as eye-clean. Under magnification fractures are visible, and some can be seen in GIA's report photograph. That is our own assessment rather than a report value, because a GIA colored-stone report carries no clarity grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRead GIA Report #5232922092 against the stone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Check the report number, the carat weight, the measurements, the shape, the color, the transparency, the cutting style and the Additional Results entry against the physical stone before you finalise the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLook at the whole face-up view.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ask us for more images and video and look at the whole face before you decide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the stone's proportions.\u003c\/strong\u003e An octagonal outline has cut corners rather than points. We would choose a setting that holds the girdle securely at all four corners; that is our own recommendation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe three values below describe corundum as a mineral species. They are not findings about this individual stone. GIA prints them in the Characteristics panel of this report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMineral: Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMohs hardness: 9. Heat does not change corundum's Mohs hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToughness: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeparately, this report prints July as the birthstone month. July belongs to ruby.\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: 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;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8407\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;\"\u003e1.09 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;\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.43 × 5.16 × 2.69 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;\"\u003eShape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOctagonal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCutting Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eStep Cut\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\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRed\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;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural 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;\"\u003eVariety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRuby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGeographic Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAdditional Results\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eHeated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eLaboratory Report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #5232922092\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8407\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.09 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 7.43 × 5.16 × 2.69 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Octagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting Style: Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies: Natural Corundum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeographic Origin: Madagascar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional Results: Heated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory Report: GIA Report #5232922092\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGIA publishes its own cleaning guidance for ruby. We prefer warm soapy water and a soft brush to ultrasonic or steam cleaners, because we cannot see how a stone is held once it is set. That preference is ours, not a condition carried on the report.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce it is set, take it off for heavy physical work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one individual natural gemstone, not laboratory-grown material. The stone you receive is the stone documented on GIA Report #5232922092.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included with this Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #5232922092\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone 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 Certified | Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 1.65 ct oval ruby, unheated: GIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085 records \u003cem\u003eNo Indications of Heating\u003c\/em\u003e. Ruby is natural corundum colored by chromium — the same mineral species as sapphire, but with enough chromium that the color enters the red range rather than remaining pink. Heat treatment is standard practice across the ruby trade, so an unheated stone above a carat with GIA documentation is an uncommon combination. The report records weight, dimensions, color and cutting style, and gives Madagascar as its geographic origin opinion.\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=\"\/en-sa\/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\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral factors compound to make this specific stone unusual, not just desirable:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat treatment to lift color and apparent clarity is routine across the ruby trade, which is why an unheated stone is documented rather than simply asserted. Unheated is not the same as untreated: GIA's finding here is about heating specifically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated stone over a carat with a GIA report is not a combination we see often in our own buying — that is our assessment from what passes through us, not a published market figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA Documentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A GIA report recording \"No Indications of Heating\" is what separates a documented unheated stone from an undocumented claim. The finding is the laboratory's, not the seller's.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar is a significant modern ruby source. GIA gives Madagascar as its geographic origin opinion for this stone, based on a collection of observations and analytical data.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-Clean Clarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e No inclusions visible to the unaided eye — our own assessment, not a GIA grade, since GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade.\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 things worth checking before buying any unheated, GIA-documented ruby like this one:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Confirm the GIA report number, measurements, and weight listed on the report match the physical stone you receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstand what \"unheated\" means:\u003c\/strong\u003e GIA's \"No Indications of Heating\" is a laboratory finding about heating, based on internal features. It is not a statement that no other treatment was applied, and it is not a judgement of color quality — evaluate the stone's color and clarity for yourself alongside the report.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about filling as well as heating:\u003c\/strong\u003e lead-glass filling is a separate treatment from heat and is widespread enough in the ruby trade to be worth asking about directly — a report that addresses heating does not by itself address filling. GIA Report #2245032085 records no filling for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose a protective setting:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unheated, documented stone is worth protecting — prong or bezel settings that shield the girdle and pavilion from daily impact are a sensible choice for ring use. Corundum resists scratching very well, but like any faceted stone it can chip on a hard knock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpect a premium over heated material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated ruby with GIA documentation typically carries a higher price per carat than comparable heated material. Ask what the report actually says, and check that the premium is supported by it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy from a seller who discloses treatment plainly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment status should be stated clearly and match the lab report — be cautious of listings that are vague about heating.\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\u003cp\u003eRuby and sapphire are the same mineral species, corundum, so the guides below apply to both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-sa\/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-sa\/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-sa\/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-sa\/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-sa\/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\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\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;\"\u003eCG8456\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.65 Carats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Ruby (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; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eOval — brilliant-cut crown, step-cut pavilion (a mixed cut)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e7.77 x 5.98 x 4.39 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; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNo indications of heating (GIA Report #2245032085)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eMadagascar — GIA geographic origin opinion, per the report's printed disclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing; our own assessment; GIA colored-stone reports carry no clarity grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\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; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.65 ct Unheated Oval Ruby?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GIA report is what separates a documented unheated ruby from an unsupported claim. Ruby sits in a category where identity and treatment both need checking: red spinel and pink-to-red sapphire have long been confused with ruby, and heating is routine enough that its absence has to be shown rather than asserted. Report #2245032085 identifies the material as natural corundum, natural ruby, at 1.65 ct and 7.77 x 5.98 x 4.39 mm, color Red, with No Indications of Heating under Additional Results, and gives Madagascar as GIA's geographic origin opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Unheated Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Documented Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndependent identification of species and variety, with weight, dimensions and cutting style recorded, and Madagascar given as GIA's origin opinion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo Indications of Heating, per GIA Report #2245032085 — a finding about heating specifically, not a statement that no other treatment was applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA significant modern ruby source, and GIA's geographic origin opinion for this stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOval Mixed Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant-cut crown over a step-cut pavilion, as recorded on the report — an outline that sets easily in rings and pendants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard-Wearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum is 9 on the Mohs scale, which measures scratch resistance. GIA's report lists corundum's toughness as excellent — that is the property that matters for a knock.\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\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem #: CG8456\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.65 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Ruby (Corundum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Oval — brilliant-cut crown, step-cut pavilion (a mixed cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 7.77 x 5.98 x 4.39mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Madagascar — GIA geographic origin opinion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: No indications of heating (GIA Report #2245032085)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing — our own assessment, not a GIA grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale — scratch resistance; a corundum species constant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Madagascar Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Ruby Origin Report #2245032085\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.65 ct Ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of GIA-documented unheated natural ruby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuly birthstone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or romantic milestone gift\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-sa\/collections\/natural-ruby-over-1-carat-loose-stones-with-gia.oembed","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}