19.80 carats!! Pigeon-blood ruby - top quality GÉANT - MAURITANIA - Height: 13 mm - Width: 11,7 mm- 3,96 g - (1)

Discover an exceptional 100% natural rough ruby weighing 19.80 carats, originating from Mauritania, selected for its sumptuous raspberry-red color, remarkable brilliance, and beautiful crystalline structure.

This gemstone stands out for its intense red color with particularly bright ruby-pink undertones. When illuminated by a light source, it reveals spectacular chromatic depth, lighting up its translucent areas with a brilliant red glow.

Its weight of nearly 20 carats, natural shape, and striking visual character make it a particularly appealing piece for collectors of precious gems and specialist lapidaries.


Technical Specifications

- Stone: Natural ruby – Red variety of corundum
- Weight: 19.80 carats
- Dimensions: 13 × 11.7 × 10 mm
- Origin: Mauritania
- Color: Intense raspberry red, rosy-red undertones
- Transparency: Translucent, with beautiful light transmission when backlit
- Condition: Natural rough crystal
- Treatment: None – Unheated, untreated
- Authenticity: 100% natural


Gemological Analysis – Captivating Color and Beautiful Translucency

This ruby displays remarkable color intensity, characterized by magnificent red and raspberry tones that glow in the light.
Its crystalline structure reveals beautiful translucent areas, allowing light to penetrate the stone and emphasize the depth of its coloration.
Its internal features and visible growth lines attest to its natural geological formation and give this specimen a distinctive mineralogical identity.
Its size and optical properties also make it an interesting material for an experienced lapidary, subject to examination of its structure.


History and Rarity – The Timeless Prestige of Ruby

Since antiquity, ruby has been considered one of the world's most prestigious precious stones.
A symbol of passion, power, and nobility, it was long reserved for monarchs and the most prestigious jewelry collections.
Its characteristic red color comes primarily from the presence of chromium in its crystalline structure, a natural phenomenon responsible for its highly sought-after brilliance.
Rough rubies combining substantial weight, intense color, and beautiful light transmission are particularly interesting to enthusiasts of natural gems.
This 19.80-carat specimen perfectly illustrates the fascinating character of red corundum in its rough form.


A Collector's Piece with Lapidary Potential

With its luminous raspberry-red color and weight of nearly 20 carats, this ruby makes a fine acquisition for collectors seeking distinctive natural precious stones.
Its color, shape, and translucency give it both aesthetic and gemological appeal.
It is also an interesting addition to a heritage gem collection, as well as a specimen to study for a potential lapidary project.


Practical Information

- Photographs were taken of the actual stone offered for sale.
- Backlighting was used to highlight its translucency and the depth of its color.
- Shades may vary slightly depending on lighting and screens.
- Carefully prepared and protected shipping.

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a natural rough ruby weighing 19.80 carats, combining spectacular raspberry-red color, beautiful luminosity, and all the nobility of a legendary precious stone.


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Careful packaging: each stone is individually protected, then placed in a sturdy, secure cardboard box.


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