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| Color |
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Orange red to vivid red
ruby, pink to orange sapphire |
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| Gem Family |
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Nyala Ruby & Sapphire
are both members of the corundum family, which includes
both ruby and sapphire. These two gems have the
same mineral composition but were named for their
striking colors long before our ancestors learned
of their close relationship. The tradition still
holds: ruby is the name for red corundum and all
the other colors of corundum are named sapphire.
Usually this includes pink corundum, which is called
pink sapphire, however in some countries pink ruby
is the preferred term. |
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| Source |
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This rare ruby and sapphire
is mined only at the Chimwadzulu mine in the southern
African county of Malawi. |
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| Clarity |
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Ranges from no visible
inclusions to moderately included. |
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| Size Range |
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Small accent stones to
spectacular 7-carat gems. |
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| Shapes Available |
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Nyala Ruby & Sapphire
are exceptionally well cut for corundum, which is
so valuable that many producers sacrifice brilliance
for weight. Nyala™ Ruby and Sapphire are available
in a variety of shapes including brilliant and Portuguese
rounds, emerald cuts, ovals, cushions, and trillions. |
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| Enhancement |
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Nyala Ruby & Sapphire
are guaranteed not to be enhanced in any way. Most
rubies and sapphires on the market are heated to
enhance their color and clarity. Some rubies are
also fracture filled and some sapphires are diffusion
treated. Nyala rubies and sapphires are guaranteed
not to have been enhanced by any of these methods. |
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| Lore & History |
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Ruby is the gem of passion.
The ancients believed that the rich red of ruby
comes from an internal flame that can never be extinguished.
Sapphire is the gem of the soul, of loyalty and
honesty. These gems have been treasured for thousands
of years. Nyala Ruby & Sapphire are named after
the rare Nyala™ antelope, which is native
to the area in southern Malawi where these gems
are mined. The unspoiled beauty and wildlife of
Malawi is one reason why we mine these rare gems
with maximum protection for the environment. |
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| Toughness &
Hardness |
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Ruby and sapphire have
a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale and it is quite
tough. |
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| Care & Cleaning |
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Ruby and sapphire are
among the most durable gemstones. In its common
form, corundum is even used as an abrasive! Clean
your ruby or sapphire with warm water, detergent,
and a soft brush. Nyala Ruby and Sapphire can be
put in ultrasonic or steam cleaners. |
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| Price Range |
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$500 to $12,000 per carat
for stones from a half-carat to 3 carats. There
are a few large exceptional gems that can be considerably
more, since large untreated ruby and sapphire with
fine color is exceedingly rare. |
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| Special Characteristics |
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Nyala Ruby & Sapphire
are the rarest of the rare: fine corundum that doesn't
need any enhancement to reach its potential. That
makes these gems collector's items for the connoisseur.
Nyala™ Sapphire is sometimes available in
the legendary pink-orange shade known as padparadscha. |
