0.44 Ct. Ruby from Thailand

This 0.44 carat round pinkish red ruby is a precisely cut, transparent gemstone that exemplifies careful lapidary work from Thailand, the recorded origin. The stone measures 4.68 by 4.70 by 2.22 millimeters, producing a depth of approximately 47.4 percent, a proportion that balances face up spread with strong light return for a sub half carat size. The mixed brilliant cut employs a brilliant style crown paired with complementary pavilion faceting, a combination chosen to maximize scintillation and maintain color saturation in smaller diameters. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating only minimal inclusions that do not materially disrupt transparency, and the excellent polish enhances facet crispness and mirror finish, resulting in lively faceting contrast and efficient internal reflection. The intense color intensity points to a well saturated pinkish red, derived from chromium as the primary chromophore and modulated by trace iron content typical of Thai rubies, and the stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that intensifies hue and reduces silk while preserving natural origin characteristics.

When compared to lab grown gemstones, this natural Thai ruby offers attributes that appeal to discerning connoisseurs and collectors. Lab grown rubies often present very clean clarity and uniform coloration, they can be produced to exacting specifications, and they are typically more affordable. Natural rubies however carry complex growth histories, microscopic zoning, and characteristic inclusion fingerprints that are direct evidence of formation under geological conditions, these internal features contribute to individual personality and can create subtle pleochroic responses and dynamic color behavior under varied light angles. Natural stones from known sources such as Thailand also provide provenance and rarity attributes that influence long term desirability and potential value retention, provenance documented by trusted suppliers adds confidence for collectors. Heat treatment in natural rubies is a transparent trade standard that improves appearance while retaining natural origin, and because the material is natural corundum with top end hardness and toughness it is exceptional for fine jewelry settings that demand durability. At The Natural Ruby Company we emphasize careful selection, full disclosure of enhancements, and detailed measurements so buyers acquire a gem with verified characteristics, this 0.44 carat mixed brilliant Thai ruby is ideal for a refined solitaire or as a colored stone accent where natural origin, technical craftsmanship, and intense color are paramount.