Unheated African Ruby 1.00 (BPR100)

1.00 Carat
Neon Pinkish Red
Medium Dark 60
Lightly Included

GRADING REPORT BPR100

• Identification: Natural Unheated & Untreated Ruby
  
• Carat: 1.00
  
• Shape: Oval
  
• Measures: 8.10x5.63x2.51 (millimeter)
  
• Color Grade: Excellent
  
• Tone: MD60
  
• Color Zoning: None (red-orange needle)
  
• Clarity: Lightly Included (see comment)
  
• Cutting Grade: Good (enough)
  o Brilliancy: 50%
  o Depth: 44%
• Origin: Madagascar
• Treatment: None

Certificate No: AIGS 0803556

Overall Grade: Very Good+

Comment: Blockbuster neon-red not often found in Madagascar ruby (definitely on the wild side). Burma intensity with violet sheen. Big AIGS report. A orange red needle gives the gem just the right amount of individuality but does not disturb the unaided eye. This ruby shows a giant 2+ carat face (without see-through window though, only a tone change in center). The handshots capture color intensity well, without being distorted by the violet (and violently glowing) fluorescence effects on the camera. Almost 8x6mm from a one carat gem will go into a sizes over 4, up to 7, or 8 with halo (a two-carat range, but only one carat to pay for). Here IMO a neutrally sparkling halo of white diamonds would do well. Highly visible in all light settings.