Ruby 266 carats, VERY LARGE rough ruby crystal, untreated- 53.26 g - (1)
Starting bid
€ 1
Add to your favourites to get an alert when the auction starts.
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 136553 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Description from the seller
Approximate discovery location
23°17' North
11°14' West
Despite its size, the translucency is good, which is the hallmark of this ruby.
The color is blood red....
All of this makes this ruby a truly exceptional piece.
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.
I found this ruby during research and reconnaissance in the Mauritanian desert.
I am offering it as I found it; I have not subjected it to any heat or chemical treatment, just cleaned it with soapy water.
All photos were taken in natural daylight.
For some of them I placed the ruby on the lit flashlight of my mobile phone to show the strong fluorescence characteristic of corundums (ruby and sapphire) under ultraviolet light; I additionally illuminated this ruby with a small UV-emitting lamp.
I photographed this gem as honestly and precisely as possible using daylight.
Please note that differences in screen settings and ambient lighting can lead to variations in perceived color, saturation, and tone.
The ruby you will receive is, of course, the one in the photos.
I offer fast, secure, discreet shipping in an indestructible C5 envelope (162mm x 229mm) by French La Poste registered mail.
Sent with a tracking and traceability code.
Approximate discovery location
23°17' North
11°14' West
Despite its size, the translucency is good, which is the hallmark of this ruby.
The color is blood red....
All of this makes this ruby a truly exceptional piece.
This large ruby crystal (corundum) comes from Mauritania, (Tiris Zemmour region) about 100 km from the town of Zouerate.
I found this ruby during research and reconnaissance in the Mauritanian desert.
I am offering it as I found it; I have not subjected it to any heat or chemical treatment, just cleaned it with soapy water.
All photos were taken in natural daylight.
For some of them I placed the ruby on the lit flashlight of my mobile phone to show the strong fluorescence characteristic of corundums (ruby and sapphire) under ultraviolet light; I additionally illuminated this ruby with a small UV-emitting lamp.
I photographed this gem as honestly and precisely as possible using daylight.
Please note that differences in screen settings and ambient lighting can lead to variations in perceived color, saturation, and tone.
The ruby you will receive is, of course, the one in the photos.
I offer fast, secure, discreet shipping in an indestructible C5 envelope (162mm x 229mm) by French La Poste registered mail.
Sent with a tracking and traceability code.
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Ruby
Mineral form
266 carats, VERY LARGE rough ruby crystal, untreated
Weight
53.26 g
Origin (region/city)
Tiris Zemmour
Country of origin
Mauritania
Sold by
Disclaimer
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.
