{"title":"Ruby - Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubies are the red variety of corundum — the same mineral species as sapphire, coloured by chromium and rated 9 on the Mohs scale, among the hardest gemstones in everyday wear. Unlike our sapphires, we do not mine rubies: they are hand-selected in Ceylon and beyond by our FGAA gemmologist, through relationships three generations in the Sri Lankan gem fields have built. Most rubies on the market are heated to improve colour. We hold both heated and unheated stones, and we tell you which is which.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ruby-unheated-pigeon-blood-1-16-cts","title":"Ruby Octagonal (Pigeon Blood) 1.16 cts - Unheated","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural ruby, in an octagon step cut, weighing 1.16 carats — with no heat treatment of any kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.16 ct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.15 x 5.12 x 3.70 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagon Step Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unheated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e IGLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is corundum, 9 on the Mohs scale, and unheated material is a small share of what reaches the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommission a setting around this stone via \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/design-your-ring\"\u003eDesign your Ring\u003c\/a\u003e, or acquire the stone loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mog-assure\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHouse assurance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A three-generation Australian gem house with roots in the Ceylon gem trade since the 1960s. This stone was assessed in-house by our FGAA-qualified gemmologist, with treatment disclosed and independent certification available on request. Free lifetime re-authentication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is the birthstone of July and the traditional gemstone of the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mog-heritage\"\u003eMinistry of Gems® is a three-generation Australian gem house with roots in the Ceylon gem trade since the 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mog-verify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerify this stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital Gemstone Passport — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/ministryofgems.com.au\/products\/ruby-unheated-pigeon-blood-1-16-cts?view=passport\"\u003ehttps:\/\/ministryofgems.com.au\/products\/ruby-unheated-pigeon-blood-1-16-cts?view=passport\u003c\/a\u003e Read: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ruby-buyers-handbook\"\u003egemmological reference\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/gem-certification-handbook\"\u003ehow to read a certificate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ministry of Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107940810889,"sku":"Ministry_Ruby 1.16","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/4338\/3945\/files\/ruby-octagonal-pigeon-blood-116-cts-unheated-7757036.jpg?v=1791567137"}],"url":"https:\/\/ministryofgems.com.au\/collections\/ruby-loose.oembed","provider":"Ministry of Gems®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}