8.61ct Oval Cabochon Purplish Red Star Ruby from Vietnam Unheated
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Ruby is corundum's rarest expression — the same mineral as sapphire, yet transformed by chromium into a stone of such commanding presence that it has historically commanded higher per-carat prices than any other gem on earth.
This 8.61 cts Star Ruby of Purplish Red moderately strong hue from Vietnam was selected for the Skyjems Archive not as an afterthought, but as a deliberate acquisition. It is entirely unheated and untreated — a distinction that places it in the top fraction of the global Star Ruby supply and is the single most important value driver in the collector market. Acquire it with the understanding that stones of this caliber rarely circulate outside private collections.
- Species: Natural Star Ruby
- Weight: 8.61 cts
- Dimensions: 12.09 x 10.16 x 6.75 mm
- Shape & Cut: Oval Cabochon, Translucent
- Color & Saturation: Purplish Red / Medium / Moderately Strong
- Clarity & Transparency: N/A / Translucent
- Treatment: None / Unheated & Untreated
- Origin: Vietnam
- Archive Reference: SR0004
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Acquiring fine gemstones requires absolute confidence. We invite you to view your piece in your own home for 30 days. If it does not perfectly align with your vision, we will arrange a seamless, full-value return.
A Legacy of Trust
Our reputation is our most valuable asset. We invite you to read our independent Google Reviews to hear directly from the collectors, couples, and families who have commissioned their heirloom pieces from our bench.