LAB CREATED STAR RUBY

Ruby is one of the precious gemstones popularly called the KING of GEMSTONES. Pigeon blood red rubies from Myanmar are the most coveted and valued. The color of this July Birthstone may range from deep blood red to pinkish red to almost purplish red to low quality brownish red rubies.

Star Ruby are cabochon-cut gems that show a star like pattern called asterism when light falls on them. An exquisite asterisk typically 6 Rays-Star moves on the surface of with the light. The asterism affect gives loose Ruby star a unique attractiveness. The clarity, color and the star affect can be very well defined high quality or dull in natural Ruby. Naturally existing Ruby cabochon gemstones are also very rare and costly. As a result the Ruby are Lab created to cater to the rising demand.

WILL THE LAB CREATED STAR RUBY SHOW THE ASTERISM?

YES, absolutely, Lab created Star Ruby has the same chemical, minerals and optical properties as of a natural gemstone. The lab grown gems may in fact look better than the natural counterparts. The gems are created under controlled temperature and pressure inside the labs in days which would otherwise have taken millions of years to come into existence. The labs are near perfect in color and quality, free of inclusions or deformities. Commonly heat treatment is used to get the perfect color however most star ruby gems are also diffusion treated to get the right look. The treatment is permanent in nature.

LAB CREATED RUBY FUN FACTS

• Ruby is the known as the KING OF GEMS. It is a pinkish-red precious gemstone from the mineral corundum family.
• Star Ruby gemstones display white colored 6 Rays-Star also called asterism star effect when exposed to light. This asterism can be seen on the Cabochon-cut stone that moves with the shift of light.
• The asterism can be very strong or faint depending on the quality of the Star Ruby. Few rubies show a 5 Ray star.
• Ruby gemstones usually have little inclusions, the gems are rarely crystal clear.
• Ruby is the July Birthstone that symbolizes love, strength and protection against all evils.
• The red colored Ruby gemstone epitomizes eternal love, it is ideal for engagement rings especially when studded with diamonds. Ruby earrings or oval star ruby cabochon pendant or a star ruby birthstone ring select this sturdy for everyday jewelry.
• Ruby is a pretty strong gem measuring 9 on the Moh’s scale, it easy to maintain it is a great choice for every day wear.
• Heat Treatment and sometimes Diffusion Treatment is used to create star rubies.