GIA Gemstone Certification Stats

Dimensions:?9.88? 8.67 7.37 mm

Weight: 6.67 carats

Mohs Hardness:?9

Toughness:?Excellent

Shape: Octagonal

Color:?Purplish Red

Transparency:?Translucent

Cutting Style:?Step Cut

Geographic Origin: Inconclusive

Condition:?No Visible Flaws?

Additional Description:?Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum. The name comes from the Latin word for red, ruber. Early cultures valued ruby because its color is similar to blood., leading to the belief that it helps the power of life. Myanmar (formally Burma) is the most famous source of rubies, other sources include Mozambique, Vietnam, and Thailand.?

Any statement on geographic orgin is an expert opinion based on collection of observations and analytical data.?