0.70 Ct. Ruby from Madagascar

When customers come to The Natural Ruby Company looking for a single stone to mark a milestone or to complete a rare collection, they want certainty, beauty, and lasting value. This transparent 0.70 carat cushion shape red ruby answers that need with confidence. Its 5.03 x 3.93 x 3.82 mm dimensions make it an ideal size for a central engagement ring gem or a standout pendant, offering presence without overpowering the setting. The vivid color intensity of this Madagascan ruby is immediately arresting, a warm and lively red that reads as both romantic and sophisticated. The mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to translate that color into vivid life, combining the depth of a cushion outline with the sparkle and scintillation associated with modern brilliant faceting. With a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the stone is effectively clean to the eye while retaining natural character, and the excellent polish ensures every facet returns light crisply and cleanly. For someone who wants a gem that looks alive under every light and wears comfortably every day, this ruby is the practical and emotional answer.

When it comes to reflective qualities this ruby stands out among its peers. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes return of light to the table and creates lively scintillation that rivals the sparkle seen in the best rubies from classic origins. Compared to Burmese rubies known for their deep pigeon blood color and often strong fluorescence, this Madagascan example offers a brighter, more vivid face up red that displays an energetic internal play of light without excessive overglow. Against Mozambican rubies which can show a denser red sometimes at the expense of lively sparkle, this stone leans more towards brilliance and visual pop, making it particularly attractive in smaller carat weights. Compared to other red gemstones such as spinel and pyrope garnet, which can present a lovely saturation and glassy luster, this ruby returns light with a corundum clarity and vigor that produces a more persistent, metallic like flash and a richer red tone. While diamonds remain unmatched for fire and dispersion, rubies offer a different but compelling kind of performance. The refractive properties of corundum give this ruby a bold, crisp reflection and a pleasing balance between brilliance and color saturation. Because it has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for rubies, its color is optimized and its internal features have been softened, permitting cleaner internal reflections and a brighter, more even face up appearance. The excellent polish is the final touch that allows each carefully ground facet to act as a mirror, enhancing the gem beyond what rough or poorly finished stones can offer.

For customers seeking the ending of a search whether for an engagement ring that will be admired every day or a collector piece that reads as refined and authentic, this ruby from Madagascar offered by The Natural Ruby Company represents a decisive solution. Its size and cushion shape make it effortless to set in a variety of designs, and the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish mean it will catch the light and the eye from every angle. The very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level gives reassurance that the stone is durable and visually transparent, while the heat treatment is a well understood and accepted method to bring out the full potential of natural corundum. If the need is for a stone that combines vivid color, lively reflection, and a polished professional finish, this ruby closes the search with elegance. Contact The Natural Ruby Company to see photographs and lighting studies or to discuss the best mounting to maximize its reflective qualities, and allow us to help you place a truly luminous gem into the piece you will treasure.