1.56 Ct. Ruby from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent, certified, 1.56 carat, emerald cut red ruby from Ceylon, with dimensions of 8.44 x 6.29 x 2.83 mm, commands attention in any jewelry setting, because its vivid color intensity and excellent polish create a lively, saturated glow that reads as pure color rather than darkness. The emerald cut is an uncommon and elegant choice for ruby, offering broad step facets that emphasize color and clarity, producing a mirror like flash that makes the red sit boldly against white, yellow, or rose metals. With a clarity grade of included, evaluated at eye level, the stone retains transparency and eye appeal, while natural inclusions add character without detracting from its overall brilliance. Crucially, this ruby is unenhanced, which is increasingly rare compared to many market options, so you have an authentic Ceylon color experience, intact surface polish, and a gem that responds with the most natural and lively tonal range when set in solitaire, halo, or multi stone designs.

Compared to other rubies on the market, especially those that have undergone heating or fracture filling, this gem from The Natural Ruby Company offers a superior balance of quality, longevity, and investment value, because no enhancement preserves original material integrity and ensures predictable behavior over time. Many commercially available rubies sacrifice transparency for deeper tone through treatment, or present heavily included material obscuring light return, while this piece combines vivid color, transparency, and excellent polish for exceptional visual impact. Where Burmese stones are admired for deep pigeon blood tones, this Ceylon ruby excels in a brighter, more vivid presentation that pops in modern jewelry, and the emerald cut allows the color to spread evenly across the table for an iconic, sophisticated look. At The Natural Ruby Company we back this offering with documentation of origin and treatment status, and we can advise on settings that maximize the stone s inherent radiance, whether you want a striking engagement piece, a statement ring, or a refined pendant. Choosing this unenhanced, vividly colored Ceylon ruby means selecting a gemstone that will stand out from treated alternatives, offer greater long term value, and deliver consistently beautiful performance in any jewelry setting.