4 X SPARKLING 3.55 TCW BLOOD RED MADAGASCAN RUBIES

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Please note that you will be bidding on one or more of four very similar rubies.

             ITEM DETAILS 

Gem Type           :   Natural Ruby

Weight               :   2 X 0.85, 1 X 0.90 and 1 X 0.95Cts (3.55 total carat weight)

Size                   :   Approx. 5.5 mm in diameter

Colour                :   Top Blood Red

Clarity                :   SI

Shape                :   Round cut

Lustre                :   Excellent

Treatment          :    Heated

Hardness           :    9

Specific Gravity  :    3.9 - 4.1

Refractive Index  :    1.76 - 1.78

Origin                :     Madagascar

CLARITY SCALE

Flawless/Internally Flawless = No inclusions visible, by an expert at 10X magnification.
VVS1-VVS2 = Very, very slight inclusions very difficult for an expert to find under 10X.
VS1-VS2 = Very slight inclusions difficult for an expert to find under 10X.
SI1-SI2 = Noticeable, relatively easy to find under 10X. Not visible without magnification in a face-up direction.
I1-I3 = Obvious under 10X, may be visible to the unaided eye, I3 inclusions may affect the stone's durability.