Origin and cutting of ruby gemstone
by Rohit Sharma Seo exectiveRubies are bright red gemstones
that are used for making jewelry and ornaments. They are also useful in terms
of their astrological energies. Rubies are basically comprised of corundum
mineral, also known as aluminum oxide. Rubies are formed under earth in
conditions of intense heat and pressure. Corundum has numerous atoms of
aluminum and oxygen densely packed together. However the characteristic red
color of the rubies is obtained when certain other substances or minerals
replace some of its aluminum atoms. The chromium elements found in these stones
are primarily responsible for their distinct red hue. You can also find rubies
that have a pink and orange color. These colors are mainly created due to the
presence of ferric iron and chromium. A natural ruby gemstone also has certain
imperfections called silk or rutile needles. These are created since the rubies
have been formed naturally in the wild environment under the earth. The silk or
rutile needles serve as important indicators of natural gemstones and help
people to distinguish them from synthetic ruby gemstones.
Sources of rubies
Most of the rubies are currently found
in Asia. They are mined from countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar,
Pakistan, India, Cambodia and Nepal. Rich deposits of rubies are found along
the land around the Himalayan Mountains. As the ancient landmasses here
collided with one another to form the Himalayas, a large deposit of rubies was
formed. Most of these rubies go back to almost 50 million years. Nowadays one
can also find additional samples of rubies in Macedonia, Madagascar,
Mozambique, Malawi, Montana, Afghanistan, Brazil, Zimbabwe, Tajikistan, Kenya,
USA and Australia.
The color of rubies
Just like you must know about the
origin of ruby gemstone, you must
also learn about the color of the rubies as they can influence the final price
of these gemstones. The best rubies are those that come with the color of
pigeon’s blood. You can also find pink rubies that are also of great value.
Ruby shapes and cuts
Ruby stones are typically
mixed-cut which means that they have step-cut pavilions along with
brilliant-cut crowns. There are also various other cuts in which the rubies are
can be found, such as triangular, round, pear shaped, emerald-cut and marquise
cuts. Nevertheless, there is one thing that needs to be mentioned when it comes
to ruby cuts. These various types of cuts mentioned here are typically
available with the smaller samples and not with the larger ones as they do not
generally preserve their rough weights and also the cushions and ovals. Usually
rubies over the size of one carat are hard to find which means that their
prices increase steadily. There are also rubies that produce the star effect or
asterism and they are usually cut in the cabochon shape so that they can
display their unique optical property. The rubies that display rutile
inclusions like those of the star rubies commonly exhibit a distinct silky
luster. On the other hand, the transparent rubies are characterized by a
distinct vitreous luster.
Buying a ruby
If you are planning to buy a ruby
stone, then you must consider getting them from an online stone with a good
reputation. When you buy ruby gemstone
online, you can actually explore a wide range of great designs and cuts
that can work well for your specific uses. If you are looking to get a ruby
purely for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes, you can consult a leading jewelry
and precious stone store that can provide you with great value for your money.
You can also expect to have the best precious ruby price when you get in touch
with these stores.
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