REAL-GEMS Loose Gemstone 6 Rays Red Star Ruby 1.85 Ct. Finest Round Shape Cabochon Loose Gemstone

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Metalno metal type MaterialGemstone
Gem Type6 rays star-ruby Minimum total gem weight1.85 carats
Item Length0.28 inches Model numberAXJ-172
Brand Seller or Collection NameREAL-GEMS
about item
  • Ruby is a pink to the blood-red colored gemstone a variety of mineral corundum. Many craftsmen use this type of red ruby to enhance the natural beauty of their ornaments and this gives a unique look to their crafts goods as well. Many people keep these type of gemstones to improve their home decor.
  • The quality of a ruby is determined by its color, cut, and clarity, which, along with carat weight, affect its value. The brightest and most valuable shade of red called blood-red or pigeon blood, commands a large premium over other rubies of similar quality.
  • These stones will calm upset emotions and create positive vibrations, to help you bypass blocks that are holding you back from your potential good.
  • Our Expert gemologists verified this Red Ruby which passed many quality base tests and get stone certified through which we are completely assured of Top Quality Gemstone. Only after that, we deliver stones to you because we also, care about your loved ones.
  • Perfect For: Jewelers, Jewelry makers, Goldsmiths, Designers, Craftsmen, Collectors or a gift for the special one. Each and every stone is unique and you will receive ones similar to the image shown.

Product Description

star sapphire

star ruby
What Are Star Rubies

Star Rubies are a rare variety of the gemstone Ruby. These magnificent gems display a sharp six-rayed star which seems to glide magically across the surface of the gem when the latter is moved. This is caused due to an optical phenomenon known as "Asterism". The star is best visible when the star ruby is seen in a single light source such as sunlight and spotlight.

Star Sapphire

The prices and value of star sapphire vary depending the size and quality of the gemstone. The saturation and consistency of the body color are quite important, as are the visibility and distinctness of the star. However, there is often a tradeoff between these, since the more rutile in the gem, the weaker the body color and the stronger the star.

pink 6 rays star ruby

clarity

  • Translucent
  • Mostly Opaque
Cutting

Cutting is very important to exhibit the star effect in ruby. They need to be cut into medium to high, domed cabochons to get the perfect star effect. The cabochons must be round or oval-shaped. The stone should not be too flat on the top or too heavy on the bottom. Many a times, bottoms of star rubies are kept unpolished so that the light is trapped inside the gemstone.

determine the value of a star ruby

The value of Star rubies is basically influenced by two things: (a) The strength and sharpness of the star, (b) Intensity and attractiveness of body colour

colour

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.

Red Ruby

Star Sharpness

The star should be sharp (not blurry) and silvery / milky white. The best way to test the sharpness of the star is to look at the star ruby in sunlight with the dome facing the sun. All six prongs should be straight and equally prominent. The complete star should be centered in the middle of the gem, but should also be able to glide effortlessly around the cabochon.

star sapphire

Use of Star Sapphire

The second advantage of buying a loose gemstone is choice. You are free to pick the exact color, cut, shape and variety of the stone for the setting of your dreams, be it yellow gold, white gold, platinum or silver; prong set or bezel set. You can experience the joy of creating your very own, one-of-a-kind jewelry design

star sapphire

star ruby

pink sapphire

Light Reflection

The amount of light reflected at the surface of a gemstone is its luster and blue sapphires have a glassy (vitreous) luster as opposed to the waxy, greasy, or resinous luster of other stones.

Source of Star Ruby

Most rough rubies that can be cut into stars are mined from Burma (Myanmar), Srilanka, India, Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Australia, Cambodia, United States. The most commonly available Star Rubies are usually from Africa and Indian.

Perfect For Jewelry Making

Perfect For: Jewelers, Jewelry makers, Goldsmiths, Designers, Craftsmen, Collectors or a gift for the special one. Each and every stone is unique and you will receive ones similar to the image shown.

6 rays sapphire

Top reviews

Peggy Summers
The color and clarity are very nice, but there is a large flat spot right on top ruining the star completely. Can't use in jewelry.

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