NATURAL AFRICAN RUBY 925 STERLING SILVER JEWELLERY

African rubies are available in a variety of sizes and grades, ranging from opaque to translucent to transparent, and range in color from purplish to dark red. African rubies are usually heavily included and cut en cabochon. The majority of transparent rubies are cut and polished into faceted stones. The exquisite dark color is the best among African rubies. Purple or purplish-red is the most common hue among African rubies. Tanzania is known for its deep red rubies. Pinky-dark pink to dark pinkish-pinkish-pinkish- Kenyan mines have red rubies. Rubies from the Mbinga mines in Tanzania are usually brown clouded, whereas those from the Longido mines are blood red to dark red. The color of Mozambique rubies is brownish-red.

Origin: Africa. Color: Purple or purplish-red. Clarity: Opaque, translucent, transparent. Cut: Facets. Treatment: Untreated 100% Genuine Gemstone