Just like the trapiche emerald, these are trapiche rubies. This region is the only region in the world that produces these amazing trapiche rubies.
Just like the trapiche emerald, these are trapiche rubies. We are proud to offer you these superb colored trapiches which have a well defined trapiche.
One of our cutters, who has 35 years experience cutting natural Burmese gems, masterfully cut these trapiches into cabochons. Mong Shu ( Burma,) is the only region in the world that produces amazing trapiche rubies like these. Trapiche rubies in sizes like this (over 1ct.) are exceptionally rare.
Dimensions are as follows; 6.5 mm - 7 mm in diameter x 4 mm - 5.2 mm deep, weight is 2.01ct. - 2.54ct.
(This ruby does NOT come with a copy of the independent lab identification / origin report.)
Gem reports Identification results:
Refractive Index; 1.76-1.77.
Optic class; Uniaxel.
Florescence; Inert.
Spectrum; Fe bands.
S.G.; 3.99.
Hardness; 9.