Gem Type: Natural Ruby Corundum Colour: Dark Purplish Red Carat Weight: 2.75 Shape: Cushion Cut: Modified Brilliant Clarity: Heavily Included Treatment: No Indication of Heat Measurements: 8.90 x 6.50 x 5.00mm Origin: Madagascar Lab Certification: GIA Pending Mined from deep within the earth, then lovingly hand-faceted into a timeless cushion cut to reveal its exquisite hidden brilliance, let this 2.75ct Peppered Ruby be your moment-defining treasure. Here at The Sapphire Merchant, we work closely with a seasoned and now retired field gemologist who spent his career travelling to prominent mining areas of the world and volunteering to work alongside the men. It was in Madagascar he obtained this ruby rough, and had it faceted, revealing an unusual peppered inclusion. Known as rutile crystals, they have a metallic lustre compared with the surrounding ruby. Amazingly, this inclusion is very difficult to detect with the unaided eye; it is only under x10 magnification it can be detected. Whether you are creating the ultimate gift of self-love or a proclamation of devotion, such as an engagement ring, we entwine your nuanced needs with our creativity. Let this rare unheated peppered ruby honor your story, by allowing us the privilege of hand-crafting it into a bespoke, artisan jewellery piece, marking a moment of significance in your life for now and for generations to come
