Unheated African Ruby 1.61 (LCR161)

1.61 Carat
Fresh Red Red
Medium Dark 70
Lightly Included

GRADING REPORT LCR161

• Identification: Natural Unheated & Untreated Ruby
• Carat: 1.61
  
• Shape: Long Emerald
  
• Measures: 14.99x3.57x2.42 (millimeter)
• Color Grade: Excellent
  
• Tone: MD70
  
• Cutting Grade: Very Good
  o Brilliancy: 50%
  o Depth: 68%
  
• Origin:
  Madagascar
• Treatment: None

Certificate No: AIGS 12021697

Overall Grade: Very Good

Comment: Probably the most uncommon ruby in the market. With 1.5 cm length (half an inch). Its shape sure limits its use in jewelry to a pendant but imagine the sight! With 1.61 carat it is actually pretty big for unheated ruby and with 5k/carat nowhere near expensive. While its inclusions are hardly visible to the unaided eye the stone contains a mirage of swirly internal structures. These inclusions plus its uncommonly strong fluorescense make it look like a magic red sword in the dark (see big images). The color is fresh red-red spot on and there is little to wish about it, no purple, no brown, no pink, no violet - just red. Once in a lifetime opportunity even amongst already rare and unique rubies. Imagine it in a simple pendant! What a unique piece.

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