Mahaleo Ruby ring
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Mahaleo Ruby Ring, 2.67ctw, 10k yellow gold
Donated by Bill Wingfield
WHAT IS A MAHALEO RUBY?
A Mahaleo ruby is a real ruby, but it is one which has been fissure-filled. This means that any cracks get filled with lead glass. Before the process a Mahaleo ruby has so many cracks that it may appear dense, even opaque. And its color will be closer to brown than red.
Adding lead glass strengthens the ruby, improves the clarity and deepens the color. This brings it closer to a true ruby red.
Before filling, a Mahaleo ruby is so fractured cutting it without breaking is impossible.. After filling, it can be cut like any other gemstone and polished so that it looks almost flawless.
Donated By Bill Wingfield