This is a ruby that hasn't been touched. No heat, no treatment of any kind – just the stone as nature made it. IGI Antwerp grades the color as Deep Purplish Red, and for an untreated ruby at 0.38 carats, that level of saturation is genuinely impressive.
The oval cut works beautifully here. It elongates the face of the stone, draws the eye toward the rich color at its center, and distributes light evenly across the facettes. At 5.59 × 3.89 × 1.79 mm, the stone has a relatively flat profile – a practical advantage for low-profile ring settings where height matters.
Small inclusions are present within the stone. Full documentation is provided by an IGI Antwerp certificate, which confirms both the color grade and the untreated status.
For collectors and jewelry makers who value authenticity above all else, this ruby is a straightforward choice.
