0.44 Ct. Ruby from Thailand

A single drop of flame, captured and tamed into a pear of vivid red, this transparent ruby weighs 0.44 carat and measures 6.04 x 3.98 x 2.39 mm, a perfect little vessel of light that seems to hold a sunrise within its heart. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, with an excellent polish, it returns light with a lively, romantic sparkle that makes the facets sing. Its clarity grade is slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which gives the stone a whisper of character, like a memory visible only to those who look closely. Heat treated to enhance its warmth, and born in the rich soils of Thailand, this ruby arrives to you as a small beacon of color, a crimson note that reads like poetry on the skin. Presented by The Natural Ruby Company, it is offered not simply as an object, but as an intimate fragment of nature ready to be set into the jewelry that will tell your story.

Imagine this pear shaped jewel cradled by a slender gold bezel, its pointed tip sheltered, the curve of the pear echoing the sweep of a neckline or the line of a finger, offering a soft, modern silhouette. Picture it held aloft with three delicate prongs, the head of the setting raised slightly to allow light to dance through the mixed brilliant facets, the body of the gem glowing with inner fire. For an engagement ring, a halo of tiny diamonds can frame the ruby like a halo of stars, magnifying its vivid color and lending it classic romance. For a contemporary touch, consider an east west orientation, set horizontally across a slim band, or a low profile tension setting that cradles the gem between two arms of precious metal, letting the gem float as if suspended in air. The measurements are ideal for small statement rings, solitaire pendants, delicate drop earrings, and bespoke three stone designs, and our craftspeople at The Natural Ruby Company can advise the best prong and cup depth to protect the pointed end while optimizing sparkle.

Beyond rings, this ruby invites many possibilities, from a whisper thin pendant that rests over the heart, to a pair of drop earrings that sway with each movement, catching the light and reflecting a thousand little passions. A bezel set pendant will wrap the gem in a smooth embrace, perfect for everyday wear and for those who seek a chic, understated luxury. If your vision leans toward vintage romance, a millegrain setting with filigree shoulders and tapered diamonds will give the pear a storybook setting, while a modern minimalist mount in platinum will make the color sing with cool contrast. Accent stones of white diamonds, peach sapphires, or champagne diamonds will complement the vivid red, and a pavé band will add a ribbon of twinkling texture that frames the central drop like a corridor of light. Because this ruby is slightly included, a skilled setter can orient and seat the stone to both conceal inclusions when desired, and to maximize the lively color zones that make this gem so compelling.

Let us at The Natural Ruby Company help you translate this small, vivid ruby into an heirloom of sentiment and design, a jewel that carries meaning as much as beauty. We welcome bespoke commissions and customizations, from selecting the perfect metal tone, to designing supportive claws and protective bezels for the pear tip, to adding personal engraving on the underside of a ring or pendant. The stone responds beautifully to close attention and careful setting, and with gentle everyday care it will remain an intimate flame against your skin for years to come. If you imagine vows, anniversaries, quiet declarations, or simply a treasure that makes ordinary days glow, this Thai ruby will make a gracious, unforgettable center for the jewelry you dream of, and our artisans will be honored to craft that dream into reality.