Natural Ruby 1.22ct 5.6mm Heated Round Cabochon

Natural Ruby 1.22ct 5.6mm Heated Round CabochonA natural round cabochon of Madagascar ruby, weighing 1. 22 carats and measuring 5. 6mm in diameter. The full round dome at 5. 6mm delivers a concentrated circle of warm red color, and at over one carat this cabochon has real presence as a centerpiece stone. SI clarity means the stone has better transparency than more included cabochon material the heated red of Malagasy ruby shows clearly through the smooth dome rather than sitting as a surface color

A natural round cabochon of Madagascar ruby, weighing 1.22 carats and measuring 5.6mm in diameter. The full round dome at 5.6mm delivers a concentrated circle of warm red color, and at over one carat this cabochon has real presence as a centerpiece stone. SI clarity means the stone has better transparency than more included cabochon material - the heated red of Malagasy ruby shows clearly through the smooth dome rather than sitting as a surface color only.

Madagascar is the world's dominant source of commercial natural ruby, and round cabochons in the one-carat-plus range are particularly popular for ring and pendant settings. Heat treatment is applied as standard for Madagascar material. At 5.6mm and 1.22ct, this round cabochon has the weight and footprint to anchor a small feature setting in silver or gold.

• Stone type: Natural ruby (corundum)
• Treatment: Heated
• Cut/Form: Round cabochon
• Size: 5.6mm
• Weight: 1.22ct
• Clarity: SI
• Origin: Madagascar

Natural ruby cabochon, July birthstone - sold loose.