{"product_id":"natural-ruby-5-88ct-purplish-red-octagon-cut-loose-gemstone","title":"Natural Ruby 5.88ct Purplish Red Octagon Cut Loose Gemstone","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural African Ruby — 5.88ct | Purplish Red | Untreated | Loose Gemstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Gemstone Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.88 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape \u0026amp; Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagon (Mixed Cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 × 7.85 × 5.25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purplish Red — rich and saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent, slightly included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLustre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Africa (natural)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNone\u003c\/strong\u003e — no heat, no fracture filling, no oiling, no coating of any kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Why Untreated Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vast majority of rubies on the market are heat-treated to improve colour and clarity. An \u003cstrong\u003euntreated ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e is rarer and more desirable — its colour and character are entirely natural. This stone has never been subjected to any enhancement process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Authenticity \u0026amp; Our Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural ruby — not synthetic, not lab-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely untreated — no heat, no fracture filling, no enhancements of any kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll photos are original, unedited, taken in natural daylight without filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImages are highly magnified — the stone may appear more included in photos than in real life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is the exact stone you will receive — one of a kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Ideal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips duty-free to the USA via USPS. Fully insured and securely packaged. International shipping available — contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e✦ Questions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SMSGEMS ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51880729346368,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/4575\/8528\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c767bdab-13ef-4fc8-97ba-109707f92559.jpg?v=1777054474","url":"https:\/\/smsgems.com\/products\/natural-ruby-5-88ct-purplish-red-octagon-cut-loose-gemstone","provider":"SMSGEMS ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}