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, offering a compact jewellery size with attractive red colour and good transparency.

Measuring approximately 2.0 mm in diameter, the gemstone is particularly suited to small jewellery applications such as accent stones, delicate rings, earrings, pendants or other fine designs requiring a naturally coloured Ruby in a compact format.

The stone displays a wine-red to deep-red body colour, giving it a rich and clearly recognisable Ruby appearance. Its colour is assessed as Good, with sufficient saturation to maintain visual presence despite the very small carat weight.

The gemstone is transparent and presents a clarity comparable to approximately VS1. Fine natural inclusions and subtle internal growth features may be visible under magnification, but they have only limited influence on the overall transparency and face-up appearance.

Ruby is the red gem variety of Corundum (Al₂O₃) and is valued for its characteristic colour, high hardness and suitability for jewellery. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, Ruby is one of the most durable natural coloured gemstones, although all small faceted stones should still be handled carefully during setting.

The cut quality is Good, and the symmetry is Good, supporting a balanced round outline and orderly facet placement. The polish is assessed as Poor, however, which limits surface refinement, brilliance and overall optical performance compared with better-polished material.

There are indications of heating, with no indications of any other treatment. The heat treatment is fully disclosed as part of the gemstone’s gemmological profile.

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 origin.

With its rich red colour, transparent appearance and classic round brilliant shape, this 0.04 ct natural Ruby offers an attractive option for delicate jewellery applications or as a small accent gemstone. Its good clarity and symmetry contribute positively to the overall presentation, while the poor polish remains the principal limiting factor in optical refinement.