0.95ct Red Sapphire Pear — Songea, Tanzania — Solitaire Ring or Pendant — Made to Order
This is red sapphire. Not ruby. The distinction matters and I'll explain it.
Both are corundum — the same mineral species, the same hexagonal crystal structure, the same hardness. The difference is chromium concentration. Ruby requires a chromium saturation above a specific threshold to earn the name. This stone, sourced and sold to me as red sapphire, has a vivid red that falls below that threshold. The color is genuine and beautiful. The name is accurate. I use it because precision matters.
From the Songea district of Tanzania, heat treated as is standard for this origin. Pear cut, 5.5 × 8.73mm — the elongated silhouette makes the color read as deeper than the carat weight suggests.
Treatment: Heated (standard for Songea origin) · Origin: Songea, Tanzania · Accurately described as red sapphire, not ruby (which is debatable)
| Inv # · Box | Carat | Dimensions | Cut | Treatment | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inv #14 · Box 14 | 0.95ct | 5.5 × 8.73mm | Pear | Heated (standard) | Songea, Tanzania |
| TruSilver | 14k Yellow | 14k Rose | 14k Green | 14k W. Palladium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizes 1–9 | $850 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,675 | $2,600 |
| Sizes 10–12 (+5%) | $900 | $2,750 | $2,750 | $2,825 | $2,750 |
Sizes 12+: contact for quote. Upcharge applies to ring shank metal only — stone price unchanged.
Pendant pricing (select PENDANT under Ring Size):
| TruSilver | 14k Yellow | 14k Rose | 14k Green | 14k W. Palladium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendant | $700 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,125 | $1,100 |
Chain sold separately — add 1.5mm ball chain at checkout (16", 18", or 20").
*Pendent listed without chain. Recommended Bead Chain or Singapore Chain in matching metals in Curated Shop Store.
Claw solitaire or bezel pendant — the elongated pear silhouette is best shown in a setting that exposes the full outline
Setting style : Bezel · Claw · Georgian (bezel with claw) · Prong
Note at checkout: Preferred band finish — Smooth · Brushed · Hammered · Hand Carved · Braided · Split Shank · Organic Vine
Metals: TruSilver · 14k Yellow Gold · 14k Rose Gold · 14k Green Gold · 14k White Palladium
Production time: 8–12 weeks · Final price confirmed before production begins
Diamond accent: +$150 per stone — bezel-set at the bail (pendant) or shoulder (ring) as bezel, star, or prong. Add one or two. Note placement preference at checkout.
Photography: All stone photos taken in natural sunlight and natural indoor light to show true color. 3D setting render by Facet Flow.
Need a half or quarter size? Note it at checkout or email me. Want this stone in a different form, or looking for something similar? Reach out to BravaisFineJewelry@gmail.com— details in the FAQ.
Select your ring size and metal choice. Note your preferred finish (Smooth, Brushed, Hammered, Hand Carved, Braided, Split Shank, Organic Vine) and setting style (Bezel, Prong, Claw, Georgian (Bezel with Claw) in the order notes at checkout — or email me and we'll discuss.
One of one. Handmade by me in Somerville, MA. When sold this listing closes.