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The only difference is their origin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Gemdrop® gem is individually scientifically verified and permanently recorded within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemdrop Verification Database\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing complete transparency and confidence in exactly what you are purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA REAL RUBY. CREATED THROUGH SCIENCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gem was grown using the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlame Fusion (Verneuil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e process, a well-established technique for producing gem-quality corundum, within one of the world's leading high-technology gem-growing laboratories. Utilising advanced crystal growth systems and carefully controlled production conditions, these facilities produce ruby crystals with exceptional optical quality, colour consistency, and clarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting crystal is genuine ruby—not a simulant or imitation—with the same physical, chemical, and optical properties as ruby formed naturally within the Earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eELEGANT PROPORTIONS. EXCEPTIONAL BRILLIANCE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDrop \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines the brilliance of a round cut with the graceful elegance of a marquise, creating a timeless teardrop silhouette that elongates the appearance of jewellery while delivering lively sparkle and dramatic flashes of light. This versatile cut is equally at home in statement pendants, elegant earrings, cocktail rings, and bespoke jewellery creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby is one of the world's most durable gem materials, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMohs hardness of 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it highly resistant to scratching and exceptionally well suited to jewellery designed for a lifetime of wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGEMDROP® VERIFIED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery Gemdrop® gem undergoes scientific verification before being permanently recorded within the Gemdrop Verification Database.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach verification record includes detailed gemological information including identity, origin, growth method, dimensions, crystal system, and key physical properties, providing complete transparency and long-term confidence in your purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGem Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMineral:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corundum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChemical Formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Al₂O₃\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrystal System:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Trigonal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lab-Grown\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Flame Fusion (Verneuil)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drop\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 × 16 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~10.5 ct\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 (Mohs)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVerification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gemdrop® Verified\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientifically verified. 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