1.40 Carat 7 x 5 mm Natural Ruby Oval Faceted Gemstone Sri Lanka

Gorgeous oval-faceted natural Ruby gemstone, approximately 1.40 Carat and 6.93 x 5.09 x 3.71 mm. Mined in Sri Lanka, this purplish-red, heavily included Ruby has been heated with flux to improve on its natural beauty. New, ships in a gem jar.

Ruby, the "king of gemstones," is a variety of the mineral corundum, renowned for its intense red hue. This vibrant color, caused by trace amounts of chromium, ranges from deep crimson to a slightly purplish-red. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, ruby is exceptionally durable. Its rarity, combined with its striking beauty and historical significance, makes it one of the most valuable and sought-after gemstones in the world. Rubies are a symbol of passion, love, and power.

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