Ruby 1.78 ct – Heart Cut – No Heat – Certified Natural Ruby

The Honest Assessment:

This is a collector’s ruby for those who prioritize natural authenticity over artificial perfection. While the market is flooded with heated or glass-filled stones, this 1.78-carat heart-shaped ruby is completely unheated (No Heat), as confirmed by GIA Report #2225373882.

What you need to know before buying:

• Color: While GIA classifies it as "Red," in most lighting conditions, it leans towards a warm purplish-red or brownish-red. It does not have the "Pigeon Blood" intensity, but it possesses a deep, organic glow.

• Clarity & Inclusions: This stone is not eye-clean. It contains significant natural inclusions, including visible feathers and mineral crystals. These are clearly shown in our unedited videos. These internal characteristics are the "DNA" of the stone, proving it has not been subjected to high-heat treatment to melt away its natural history.

• Cut: The heart shape is well-proportioned for jewelry, though the internal inclusions affect the light return (brilliance) in certain areas, creating a more "mysterious" and less "sparkly" look compared to treated stones.

Technical Specifications (GIA 2225373882):

• Weight: 1.78 carats.

• Dimensions: 7.20 x 8.09 x 4.05 mm.

• Treatment: No Indications of Heating.

• Shape/Cut: Heart, Brilliant/Step Cut.

• Transparency: Transparent (with visible internal characteristics).

Why the high price?

Unheated rubies of this size are increasingly rare. While the inclusions are prominent, the "No Heat" GIA status places this stone in a different investment category than standard commercial rubies. We have priced this item to reflect its rarity as a natural specimen, but we encourage serious collectors to review the videos carefully to ensure the inclusion patterns meet their personal taste.