Natural ruby rough crystal – rare, intensely luminous gemstone fragment - 43.45 ct- 8.69 g

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This untreated natural ruby rough crystal from Burma weighs 43.45 carats and measures 21 × 18 × 9 mm.

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This extraordinary rough ruby crystal already displays impressive color depth in its untreated state: vivid shades ranging from deep purplish red to fiery orange unfold within it, glowing intensely under bright light. Its natural crystal form, with its irregular facets, gives the piece a powerful, primal presence, while the translucent areas create a bright, almost flame-like glow—a characteristic feature of particularly high-quality rubies.

The slightly weathered surface, with its fine textures and mineral inclusions, underscores the stone’s authentic character and makes it a unique collector’s item. Such intensely colored, highly light-reactive rough rubies are rare and increasingly popular, both for their aesthetic appeal and their long-term potential value.

A striking, powerful piece—ideal for discerning collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates natural gemstones with character and depth.

Product Name: Ruby
Weight: 43,45 ct
Size: 21x18x9mm
Origin : Burma
Treatment: Untreated

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This extraordinary rough ruby crystal already displays impressive color depth in its untreated state: vivid shades ranging from deep purplish red to fiery orange unfold within it, glowing intensely under bright light. Its natural crystal form, with its irregular facets, gives the piece a powerful, primal presence, while the translucent areas create a bright, almost flame-like glow—a characteristic feature of particularly high-quality rubies.

The slightly weathered surface, with its fine textures and mineral inclusions, underscores the stone’s authentic character and makes it a unique collector’s item. Such intensely colored, highly light-reactive rough rubies are rare and increasingly popular, both for their aesthetic appeal and their long-term potential value.

A striking, powerful piece—ideal for discerning collectors, gemstone enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates natural gemstones with character and depth.

Product Name: Ruby
Weight: 43,45 ct
Size: 21x18x9mm
Origin : Burma
Treatment: Untreated

Our shipping costs have been reviewed and approved by Catawiki.
We use an external shipping company to carry out the final inspection, collection, packaging, and
shipping; this is why these shipping costs apply.
The buyer is responsible for any import and export charges, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See our other items and shipping costs too, and save on collection costs..
In some of the pictures, the stone has been backlit to show you its color.
For some stones, we have held a light beneath the stone to show the color of the pieces more clearly. This can result in color variations, etc., since every computer, monitor, and mobile phone MAY display colors differently!

The disclaimer about the healing properties
as previously given :
It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties.
We und Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific
evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment.

Details

Main mineral
Natural ruby rough crystal
Mineral form
– rare, intensely luminous gemstone fragment - 43.45 ct
Weight
8.69 g
Country of origin
Burma
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Objects sold
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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.

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