{"product_id":"1-76-carats-cushion-cut-faceted-red-ruby-loos-gemstone","title":"1.76 Carats Natural Faceted Ruby — Cushion Cut, Afghanistan Origin, No Treatment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Ruby — Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone from Afghanistan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enatural ruby loose gemstone for jewellery making and collecting\u003c\/strong\u003e weighs \u003cstrong\u003e1.76 carats\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003enatural Afghanistan ruby cushion cut gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e is faceted in a classic \u003cstrong\u003ecushion cut\u003c\/strong\u003e that preserves the stone's depth and saturated red colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis untreated loose ruby Sourced from \u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, a region with a documented history of producing high-clarity corundum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis faceted loose ruby stone has received \u003cstrong\u003eno treatments\u003c\/strong\u003e — making it a genuine \u003cstrong\u003eunheated untreated natural ruby with no clarity enhancement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuby (Al₂O₃, corundum family) is a \u003cstrong\u003edurable natural gemstone with Mohs hardness 9.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis authentic Afghan ruby Listed as a \u003cstrong\u003eJuly birthstone ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e, this stone carries historical significance across many cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ecushion cut ruby stone for a custom solitaire ring\u003c\/strong\u003e or adding to a gemstone investment portfolio, this \u003cstrong\u003esingle loose gem\u003c\/strong\u003e is ready for custom setting or collector acquisition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Ruby (Corundum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.76 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Treatments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose Gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 on the Mohs Scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this ruby heat-treated or enhanced in any way?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a fully \u003cstrong\u003eunheated untreated natural ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e — no heating, fracture filling, or clarity enhancement has been applied, making it ideal for buyers seeking \u003cstrong\u003enatural ruby gemstones with no heat treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Afghan rubies different from Burmese or Mozambique rubies?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfghanistan origin rubies\u003c\/strong\u003e often display a vivid red with strong fluorescence and are less common on the market compared to \u003cstrong\u003eBurmese vs Afghan ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e varieties, which adds to their collector and investment value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a 1.76-carat ruby be set in an engagement ring or fine jewelry piece?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A \u003cstrong\u003e1.76 carat cushion cut ruby for engagement ring\u003c\/strong\u003e settings is an excellent choice — at Mohs hardness 9, it is well-suited for everyday fine jewelry in halo, bezel, or four-prong settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54398114562159,"sku":null,"price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2221\/8351\/files\/natural_red_ruby_from_Afghanistan_cushion_cut.jpg?v=1790339788","url":"https:\/\/www.kashmirstones.com\/products\/1-76-carats-cushion-cut-faceted-red-ruby-loos-gemstone","provider":"Kashmir Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}