Did you know that 99% of rubies and sapphires are heated to eliminate silk inclusions? We prefer the natural beauties like this Minza (Tanzania) ruby which is unheated *and* untreated. It is the coveted candy apple red color and weighs just over a carat. For this exquisite gem, we made a sunburst pendant with colorless diamonds in solid 18K yellow gold. A 17.5", 18K yellow gold chain is included.
Gemstone:
Ruby
Weight: 1.045 carats
Shape/Cut: Cushion, Brilliant
Size (Diameter): 5.65 x 4.82 x 3.62 mm
Treatment: None
Color: Pigeon Blood Red/Candy Apple Red
Origin: Winza, Tanzania
Setting:
Metal: Solid 18K Yellow Gold
Accents: Diamonds
Weight: .37 tcw
Clarity/color: VS/F
Shape/Cut: Round, Brilliant
Chain: 18K Yellow Gold (solid) Snake Chain, 17.5"
What exactly is a Winza ruby?
Winza rubies were discovered in early 2008 in central Tanzania, Africa. At the 2008 spring gem show in Tucson, these rubies commanded prices equivalent to Burmese rubies - because of their spectacular color and clarity. This one is over 1 carat and for people that are looking for quality versus quantity, this ruby has it all. It is untouched - not treated in any way, which is important today because of the various fillings and treatments, including lead glass filling and beryllium, which render the gemstone almost valueless.
Winza rubies were discovered in early 2008 in central Tanzania, Africa. At the 2008 spring gem show in Tucson, these rubies commanded prices equivalent to Burmese rubies - because of their spectacular color and clarity. This one is over 1 carat and for people that are looking for quality versus quantity, this ruby has it all. It is untouched - not treated in any way, which is important today because of the various fillings and treatments, including lead glass filling and beryllium, which render the gemstone almost valueless.