What is an Indian star ruby?
Star ruby is a rare and natural variety of ruby gemstone that exhibits a star-like visual effect (called Asterism) when seen under single light source.
How much is an Indian ruby worth?
Ruby stone prices in India can range anywhere between ₹ 450 to 2 Lakhs ($12 to $1,600) per carat, even above. Origin– Burmese ruby is the most expensive ruby origin because of its exceptional color quality.
Is Star ruby man made?
Beware of perfectly cut and colored star rubies lacking documentation and lab reports. They are most likely synthetic, especially at lower price-points. Clarity – Lack of visible inclusions is what makes ruby gem material desirable. However, a very specific type of inclusion is what causes the star in corundum.
Is Indian ruby good?
Rubies sourced from India have a reputation of being particularly durable and come in a deep, blood-red coloring which makes them great for any type of jewelry. In fact, their durability is second to that of pure diamonds.
What does an Indian ruby look like?
The stones are mainly hexagonal but come in many sizes and shapes. They have a maroon color, and some show 16 mm dot inclusions of hematite. These rubies range from 20 to 100 mm across the pinacoidal face, with the length across the prism faces varying from 10 to 50 mm.
Where can I buy star rubies?
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What is StarStar Ruby?
Star ruby is a rare and natural variety of ruby gemstone that exhibits a star-like visual effect (called Asterism) when seen under single light source. It is regarded as a strong healing gemstone and worn to reduce stress, gain inner peace and maintain physical health.
What is the size of a star ruby?
Most natural star rubies found are translucent and opaque (mostly opaque). Normally, star rubies are available in the sizes ranging from 1 carat to 15 carats.
What is the difference between red and star rubies?
Generally rubies are red. But star ruby is usually not red. Most star rubies are available in pinkish-red, purplish-red or purplish-brown colour. The distribution of colour is often uneven, in stripes and spots. A red ruby with a perfect star is very rare and costly. As a general rule, pink star rubies have the best stars.