1.26 ct. Tanzanian Ruby / Sapphire
Color: Dark Violet-Blue/ Pink-Red
Clarity: Slightly Included
Origin: Winza, Tanzania
Cut: Rectangular Step
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8 x 5.7 x 2 mm
The corundum deposit at Winza, Tanzania has been quite interesting from a gem collector's perspective. Of course, there have been some stunning Rubies and some respectable blue Sapphire - both notable in that they are largely unheated. One of the more unique finds though have been some strongly zoned pieces that have both blue and red together - essentially Ruby and Sapphire together in one stone. These are exceptionally uncommon from other deposits, despite fancy Sapphire's penchant for color zoning and make for very interesting conversation pieces. While the ‘Ruby’ side is a little light, and the ‘Sapphire’ side a little dark, this is very much as nice as we have seen these - the blue tends to be blotchy and doesn’t lend itself well to these classic bi-colors. Fascinating stone.