This item is a part of the following collections:

Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

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.

There is a certain magic in the rich, luscious red of a perfectly ripened raspberry, where deep crimson meets a delicate whisper of pink. This magnificent 6.04 carat ruby from Mozambique’s Niassa region captures that very essence, displaying a sumptuous, vivid pinkish-red hue that seems to glow with an extraordinary vitality.

Yet, its captivating colour is only part of its allure. Blessed with remarkable transparency and near-eye-clean clarity, this ruby possesses a purity seldom encountered in natural, untreated rubies of such substantial size. Its masterful cutting further elevates its beauty, releasing a dazzling interplay of light and colour, with vibrant flashes of brilliance that seem to emerge from deep within the gemstone.

Entirely unheated and untreated, this ruby is a remarkable expression of nature’s artistry, where exceptional colour, crystalline purity, and impressive size converge in almost perfect harmony. It is this rare combination, rather than any single attribute, that makes it an extraordinary collector’s jewel, one whose distinctive beauty would be almost impossible to replicate.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Niassa - Mozambique

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Near Eye-Clean

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

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency and exceptional clarity (near-eye-clean) is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated rubies, particularly in stones over 2 carats in weight.

Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.

Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.

Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

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

Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences report # GF25062334

• The accompanying AIGS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Ruby" of "Mozambique" origin with a comment stating "No indication of heat treatment: NTE".