Opals
Gemstones
Jewelry
Coins
U heeft niet geboden op deze veiling.
6.30 Carats Star Ruby Beautiful Natural Unheated & Untreated
- SKU
- Afmetingen (mm)
- 8.9 x 8.5 x 6.2mm
- Gewicht (cts)
- 6.3
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Faceted
- Kleuren
-
V - 382
Gemstone: 100% Natural Star Ruby
No Of Pcs: 1
Shape: Cabochon (As Pictured)
Clarity : Opaque (As pictured)
Treatments: None, Its 100% Natural
Origin: India
No Combined Shipping discount for No Reserve Auctions. Buyer is responsible for any Customs Duty or Taxes levied in the buyers Country.
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.
what causes the star-effect in star rubies?
Star-effect or “asterism” is caused by the dense inclusions of tiny fibers of rutile (also known as “silk”). The stars are caused by the light reflecting from needle-like inclusions of rutile aligned perpendicular to the rays of the star. However, since rutile is always present in star rubies, they are never completely transparent. In fact, star ruby is one of those few gemstones which actually require inclusions (i.e. rutile).
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. Worldwide production today is yielding a very small quantity of fine stars (especially in sizes above 5 carats). Star rubies are becoming rare as most rough today is cut into faceted stones after heating instead of being cut into cabochons to display the star. Till the 1960’s star rubies fetched more prices than faceted rubies!
Sources 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 India.
| Verzend provider | Verzending naar Indië | Verzending naar de rest van de wereld | Gecombineerde verzending ( Indië ) | Gecombineerde verzending (rest van de wereld) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
|
|
|
|
| Express Shipping |
|
|
|
|
- SKU
- Afmetingen (mm)
- 8.9 x 8.5 x 6.2 mm
- Gewicht (cts)
- 6.3
- Treatment
- No Treatment
- Type
- Faceted
- Kleuren
-
V - 382
Gemstone: 100% Natural Star Ruby
No Of Pcs: 1
Shape: Cabochon (As Pictured)
Clarity : Opaque (As pictured)
Treatments: None, Its 100% Natural
Origin: India
No Combined Shipping discount for No Reserve Auctions. Buyer is responsible for any Customs Duty or Taxes levied in the buyers Country.
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.
what causes the star-effect in star rubies?
Star-effect or “asterism” is caused by the dense inclusions of tiny fibers of rutile (also known as “silk”). The stars are caused by the light reflecting from needle-like inclusions of rutile aligned perpendicular to the rays of the star. However, since rutile is always present in star rubies, they are never completely transparent. In fact, star ruby is one of those few gemstones which actually require inclusions (i.e. rutile).
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. Worldwide production today is yielding a very small quantity of fine stars (especially in sizes above 5 carats). Star rubies are becoming rare as most rough today is cut into faceted stones after heating instead of being cut into cabochons to display the star. Till the 1960’s star rubies fetched more prices than faceted rubies!
Sources 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 India.
| Verzend provider | Verzending naar Indië | Verzending naar de rest van de wereld | Gecombineerde verzending ( Indië ) | Gecombineerde verzending (rest van de wereld) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Shipping - Tracked |
|
|
|
|
| Express Shipping |
|
|
|
|
-
PositiefWill make a nice pendant! Thank you. Super speedy postage too, which was great!
-
Positief
stones as described, very nice
-
Positief
was as described
-
Positief
gem was as described, very nice
Waarom overbieden gebruikers zichzelf?
Wanneer een bod wordt geplaatst, is dit het maximale bedrag dat een persoon bereid is te bieden voor het product. Ons systeem zal dan automatisch bieden namens de bieder, waarbij het bod stapsgewijs wordt verhoogd tot het maximum om hun positie als hoogste bieder te behouden.
Wanneer er een pictogram is dat 'Automatisch bod' aangeeft, betekent dit dat ons systeem actief biedingen plaatst voor de bieder op basis van hun maximale bod. Dit kan lijken alsof bieders zichzelf overbieden, maar het is gewoon een resultaat van het systeem dat het bod bijwerkt om de maximale limiet van de bieder weer te geven.
