Color comes first. Always. And when the AIG grades a ruby as pigeon's blood, that is not marketing language – it is a documented assessment. The deep, warm red is the benchmark against which all other rubies are measured. This stone meets it. Untreated.
1.03 carats, oval faceted. At 6.22 × 4.59 × 3.70 mm, the notable depth of this stone stands out – this is not a flat ruby, it has body. That brings certain considerations for setting, but it also concentrates the color in a way that shallower stones sometimes lack. The red sits deep.
Many inclusions are present – and it would be wrong to gloss over that. At the same time: those who seek an untreated ruby in genuine pigeon's blood color understand that clarity perfection and color perfection rarely inhabit the same stone. Here, nature chose color. The AIG certificate documents both – the grade and the authenticity of that choice.
