Description
Natural African Ruby — 5.88ct | Purplish Red | Untreated | Loose Gemstone
A striking, completely untreated natural ruby from Africa. At 5.88 carats, this is a large, eye-catching stone with a rich purplish-red colour and good translucency — a beautiful choice for a bold custom jewellery piece or a unique addition to a gemstone collection.
✦ Gemstone Specifications
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Weight: 5.88 carats
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Shape & Cut: Octagon (Mixed Cut)
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Dimensions: 12.2 × 7.85 × 5.25 mm
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Colour: Purplish Red — rich and saturated
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Clarity: Translucent, slightly included
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Lustre: Good
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Origin: Africa (natural)
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Treatment: None — no heat, no fracture filling, no oiling, no coating of any kind
✦ Why Untreated Matters
The vast majority of rubies on the market are heat-treated to improve colour and clarity. An untreated ruby is rarer and more desirable — its colour and character are entirely natural. This stone has never been subjected to any enhancement process.
✦ Authenticity & Our Guarantee
- 100% natural ruby — not synthetic, not lab-grown
- Completely untreated — no heat, no fracture filling, no enhancements of any kind
- All photos are original, unedited, taken in natural daylight without filters
- Images are highly magnified — the stone may appear more included in photos than in real life
- This is the exact stone you will receive — one of a kind
✦ Ideal For
This ruby is well suited for a bold custom ring, a statement pendant, or a cocktail jewellery piece. Its generous size makes it a natural centrepiece stone. We recommend setting it in gold (yellow or rose) to complement its warm red tones.
✦ Shipping
Ships duty-free to the USA via USPS. Fully insured and securely packaged. International shipping available — contact us for details.
✦ Questions?
We welcome any questions about this stone, can provide additional photos or video on request, and are happy to discuss its characteristics in detail before you commit. Please reach out — we’re here to help.
