- 18k Gold Ruby Pendant Necklace
- Hammered Gold
- Gemstone - Ruby
- Jewelry Type - Charms Pendant
- Total Weight - 0.690 grams approx.
- Ruby Weight - 0.30 carats approx.
- Gold Weight - 0.630 grams approx.
- Gold Purity - 18k
- Pendant Bails Outer Size - 6 mm
- Ruby Size - 5 x 3 mm
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Color: Ruby ranges from pinkish-red to deep, blood-red, with the finest quality displaying a vivid, saturated red known as "pigeon blood red." The color is primarily due to the presence of chromium.
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Transparency: Rubies are typically transparent, with high-quality stones having excellent clarity and minimal inclusions. However, inclusions are common and can affect the stone's transparency and value.
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Crystal Structure: Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, which crystallizes in the hexagonal crystal system.
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Hardness: With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, ruby is one of the hardest gemstones, making it highly durable and suitable for everyday wear.
