Types of Ruby Stone

Ruby (also known as Manik) is a stone with many advantages. The glistening and sparkling stone is available from dark pink to red colour and for the same can instantly attract and draw the attention of any person. The presence of the element chromium gives the gemstone a natural dark pink or red colour. The best quality Ruby gemstones are known to be having pigeon blood red colour along with a smooth and gliding touch and a sharp cutting shape.

Price of Ruby stones depends upon their type and quality. Quality of the stone is determined based on its color, transparency, luster and cutting. A good quality transparent stone will allow light and energy to pass through; letting it shine.

Burmese Ruby

Burmese ruby is the most precious and expensive Ruby because of its exceptional color similar to that of a Pigeon’s Blood. Pigeon blood ruby price can even be priced at Rs 3 lakh per carat.

Mozambique (Africa) Ruby

Mozambique Ruby has a dark color but with accurate transparency. Found in East Africa, it is one of the rarest and the finest Ruby stone found in the mines of Africa. The price of the stone starts from Rs 20,000 increases up to Rs 2, 0000 per carat.

Tanzanian (Africa) Ruby

Tanzanian Ruby has an amazing color that is distinctive from other rubies. Found in the regions of Tanzania, East Africa, the stones are highly attractive with fineness in quality and hardness. The prices of the Ruby gemstone starts from Rs 15,000/- and rises up to Rs 2,5000/- per carat.

Afghanistan Ruby

Afghanistan Ruby is a wonderful stone with the variation in color from light red color to the dark red color. This particular stone is found only in the mines of Jagdalek and Badakshan. A natural gemstone which is very rare in texture and structure acquires a high value starting from Rs 45,000/ and going up to Rs 1, 50,000/- per carat.

Indian Ruby

Indian Ruby is generally found to be less transparent. It is almost opaque and the color is darker due to less transparency. The price of an Indian Ruby ranges from a minimum of Rs. 300/ to a maximum of Rs. 700/ per carat. The price of this particular Ruby gemstone is very low comparatively.

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