Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Pendant with 1.36 Ruby Cabochon and Diamond
Gorgeous vintage solid 14k Yellow Gold drop pendant with a beautiful red approximately 1.36 carat natural Ruby cabochon topped by a .02 carat round-faceted natural Diamond. This wonderful, classically simple pendant measures 15.68 mm x 6.06 mm and weighs .74 grams. The Ruby shows indications of heat treatment.
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.