Hand carved 371.88ct Ruby in Zoisite Turtle

Created over millions of years, the captivating violet-red ruby seamlessly integrates with the lush green and black zoisite, resulting in a carving that showcases a remarkable and dramatic color palette. And it was carved into a turtle. A BIG turtle! And it is adorable. His little face is tilted like a puppy's, with chubby little arms almost imploring you to pick him up. And the color! This little guy starts with a vibrant pigeons blood red head that blends into silky black zoisite that then fades into vibrant green. It has fantastic size measuring 42.1mm x 39.2mm x 29.7mm and weighs a whopping 371.88 carats! Sourced from Tanzania. Untreated.

Gems come with a complimentary gem jar for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities. *Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.