This item is a part of the following collections:

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

"Vena Amoris" is a Latin phrase meaning "Vein of Love." The traditional belief is that this vein runs directly from the heart to the fourth finger of the left hand, which is one of the reasons why bridal rings are placed there. Imagine, then, the symbolism of this unusual, modified heart-shaped "pigeon's blood" ruby as an engagement ring, worn with the narrow end pointing toward the vein. Placed into a setting worthy of its fantastical shape, this ruby is sure to win her heart.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Montepuez - Mozambique

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Color Award:
Pigeon Blood Red

Color Award Description:
Macabre, as it sounds, "Pigeon Blood Red" refers to a color category reserved for the finest, high-caliber rubies that exhibit a vibrant and vivid crimson red color. The term is said to have originated in Burma, where locals call the most vivid rubies "ko-twe", meaning "pigeon's blood". It is said that a perfect ruby is the same color as the first two drops of blood from the nose of a freshly-killed pigeon.

Pigeon blood red is the most sought-after color in rubies, surpassed by no other. While these rubies are usually devoid of purplish/pinkish/orangish/brownish overtones, some stones may show a slight purple hue.

While Burma (Myanmar) - particularly the Mogok region - has historically produced the most legendary pigeon blood red rubies, the nomenclature is not exclusive to the country. Other localities that yield fine-quality pigeon blood red rubies include Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Vietnam.

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Eye-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such exceptional clarity is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated rubies, particularly in stones over 2 carats in weight.

Velvety Appearance:
This gemstone exhibits an appearance that is classified as "velvety". Such an appearance results from very fine microscopic particles that scatter light, causing the coveted visual effect without negatively affecting the gem's transparency. Gemstones with a velvety appearance have little to no extinction, display a warm glow, and look very pleasing to the eye. Therefore, velvety appearance is considered a highly sought-after trait in gemstones. The most prominent examples of gemstones coveted for their velvety appearance are the legendary Kashmir sapphires.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological reports. We will ship the original reports along with the item.

Gemological Institute of America report # 6442701002

• The accompanying GIA report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" with "No Indications of Heating".

• At our request, the girdle of this gemstone is laser-inscribed by GIA with its logo and the report number ("GIA 6442701002"). This security feature gives buyers a unique way of linking the GIA report to the physical gemstone.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2018-081266

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Mozambique" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".

• The accompanying GRS report describes the color as "vivid red" with a special comment on the appendix stating "This vivid red Mozambique ruby is reminiscent in color saturation of 'GRS-type pigeon blood ruby' (without strong fluorescence)". GRS awards this color term only to select rubies that meet their specific "pigeon's blood" color criteria.