Natural Ruby · 0.04 ct · Round · Brilliant Cut · Heated

This natural Ruby weighs 0.04 carat and is fashioned in a classic round brilliant cut, combining excellent red colour with very good clarity, refined finishing and strong surface luster in a compact jewellery size.

Measuring approximately 2.0 mm in diameter, the gemstone is particularly well suited to high-end jewellery applications where a small but visually refined natural Ruby is required, including accent settings, fine pavé-style arrangements, delicate earrings, rings or precision-set custom designs.

The stone displays a rich wine-red to deep-red body colour, assessed as Excellent for this specimen. Despite its small dimensions, the colour remains clearly expressed face-up and gives the gemstone a strong natural Ruby identity.

The gemstone is transparent and presents a clarity comparable to approximately VVS2, with only minute natural inclusions or subtle internal growth features expected to be visible under magnification. These characteristics have minimal influence on transparency and internal light transmission, contributing to a clean and refined overall appearance.

Ruby is the red gem variety of Corundum (Al₂O₃) and is prized for its combination of colour, hardness and durability. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, it is highly suitable for fine jewellery when properly set.

The cut quality is Very Good, with Very Good symmetry providing a balanced round outline and orderly facet arrangement. Very Good polish further enhances surface refinement and supports the gemstone’s very good vitreous to subadamantine luster.

These finishing characteristics are especially important in a gemstone of this size, where precise faceting and polish strongly influence brightness, visual crispness and overall jewellery performance.

There are indications of heating, with no indications of any other treatment. This treatment status is fully disclosed as part of the gemstone’s documentation.

The specimen is recorded as originating from Burma (Myanmar). Unless supported by a dedicated laboratory origin determination, this should be regarded as the documented geographic source rather than a laboratory-confirmed country of origin.

Recommended Use: Fine and high-end jewellery / accent setting

With its excellent red colour, clean VVS2-level appearance, very good cutting and refined polish, this 0.04 ct natural Ruby offers strong visual quality in a compact format. Its combination of colour, clarity and finishing makes it particularly suitable for precision-set fine jewellery where small size and high visual refinement are equally important.