RUBY · Tanzania
The Tanzanian Flame
Pigeon blood ruby, sourced through licensed Tanzanian supply channels
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Cut potential
Ring setting
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Prototype visualisations — photography to be added at production launch.
Stone Profile
Origin
Northern Tanzania, Tanzania
Weight
6.2ct raw / ~3.8ct cut potential
Extracted
2023
Colour
Pigeon blood red — vivid, pure chromium-red with strong fluorescence
Passport
PASS-RB-001-2024
Mine / Cooperative
Licensed Tanzanian gem supplier (confirmed privately)
The Origin Story
East African ruby has become one of the defining coloured stones of the current market. This crystal was acquired through a licensed Tanzanian gem supplier in the dry season of 2023 — its chromium fluorescence and colour saturation marked it immediately as a stone of private commission quality.
Acquired through a licensed Tanzanian gem dealer. Assessed on-site by a trained gemologist and graded for colour intensity before entering the supply chain.
Geological Note
East African rubies form in marble-hosted deposits within ancient metamorphic belts of the region. The high chromium content producing their vivid red is exceptional — generating a fluorescence that places the finest stones alongside any historic benchmark.
The Landscape
Northern Tanzania is a landscape of ancient geology, volcanic highlands and mineral-rich earth — producing some of the continent's finest coloured stones across a range of varieties.
Why This Stone Was Selected
Selected from a reviewed parcel for its colour saturation and uniformity. The chromium fluorescence is exceptional.
Selected by: Lead gemologist
Rarity Note
Fine pigeon blood rubies from verified East African sources, with no heat treatment, are among the fastest-appreciating coloured stones in the current market.
Ethical Sourcing
Sourced through a licensed Tanzanian supplier. Placeholder documentation — full origin certification and ESG reporting to follow when supplier verification is complete.
The Journey
Formed in the Earth
2023-07-22Northern Tanzania · Mining crew
East African ruby has become one of the defining coloured stones of the current market. This crystal was acquired through a licensed Tanzanian gem supplier in the dry season of 2023 — its chromium fluorescence and colour saturation marked it immediately as a stone of private commission quality.
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Discovered / Responsibly Sourced
2023-07-23Northern Tanzania · Field gemologist
Acquired through a licensed Tanzanian gem dealer. Assessed on-site by a trained gemologist and graded for colour intensity before entering the supply chain.
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Selected for Character
2023-09-10Arusha, Tanzania · Atelier buyer
Selected from a reviewed parcel for its colour saturation and uniformity. The chromium fluorescence is exceptional.
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Raw, Polished, or Cut
2023-11-01Atelier · Gemologist
The crystal can yield a 3.2–3.8ct oval or cushion displaying full pigeon blood saturation. A cabochon reveals the silky inner light.
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Designed into Your Jewel
2024-03-01Online atelier · System
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Delivered with Stone Passport
Disclaimer: Prototype origin story — to be replaced with verified supplier data and official mine certificates.
Raw or Refined
Choose the transformation
This material can stay raw — exactly as it left the earth — or be transformed through cutting, polishing and setting. The choice is yours.
Keep Raw / Natural
Stone in its natural found state. No cutting or polishing. Maximum origin character.
Pricing confirmed privately
Certificate Status
Full GIA / IGI certification and mine documentation to be attached when supplier verification is complete.
Available transformations
Chain of Custody
+2 more events — see passport