This striking round high dome cabochon, cut from Hopedale corundum (ruby–sapphire), exhibits vivid natural hues ranging from deep crimson red to violet-purple. This stone looks like a small galaxy with its small specks of pyrite throughout. The material, hand-dug by local prospector Edmund Saunders in Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador, captures the unique beauty of Canadian ruby in its natural host rock.
Under ultraviolet light, the cabochon fluoresces brightly, revealing rich ruby zones and a captivating inner glow that makes it an exceptional collector or jewelry stone.
Weight: 9.40 carats
Dimensions: approximately 12.5 mm round × 6.55 mm thick