Product code: 3.20carat Star on sale Ruby Gemstone
Gemstone: 100% Natural Star Ruby No Of on sale Pcs: 1 Shape: Cabochon (As Pictured) Clarity : Opaque (As pictured) Treatments: None, Its 100% Natural Origin: India 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. Are Star Rubies Rare? Today, out of every 100 rough corundum (ruby and sapphire) mined; only three will have stars apparent after being cut into cabochons. Out of these three, one will have a poor color but a good star; one will have a poor star but a good color and only one out of hundred will have both a good star and a good color! Most original sources of star rubies such as Mogok (Burma) have run out of supplies.
Gemstone: 100% Natural Star Ruby No Of on sale Pcs: 1 Shape: Cabochon (As Pictured) Clarity : Opaque (As pictured) Treatments: None, Its 100% Natural Origin: India 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. Are Star Rubies Rare? Today, out of every 100 rough corundum (ruby and sapphire) mined; only three will have stars apparent after being cut into cabochons. Out of these three, one will have a poor color but a good star; one will have a poor star but a good color and only one out of hundred will have both a good star and a good color! Most original sources of star rubies such as Mogok (Burma) have run out of supplies.