Tips on How to Spot Quality Rubies

Posted by Suhail Salahudeen on May 29th, 2018

Before you even look for Ruby gemstone price in India, you should first look into spotting the most precious rubies. Just because a ruby is priced expensive, it does not mean it is of high quality. You have to do more than just look at it from afar and admire its beauty. There are a couple of aspects you need to look into to make sure that you are paying the right amount to get the best quality.

The Colour

This is probably the most important aspect of choosing rubies. Below are a few colour characteristics you should watch out for.

• Hue: Primarily, rubies have a red hue with a little hint of purple and orange.
• Tone: This one identifies the darkness of the colour. Quality rubies are just of medium darkness. If you are looking for rubies, choose those that are in the middle. Not too dark nor light.
• Saturation: This refers to the intensity of the red colouring. The more vivid and saturated a ruby— the higher its value.

The Clarity

Inclusions are natural occurrences in rubies. However, you should look for those with lesser inclusions. Rubies are not like diamonds that have the possibility of being flawless.
There will never be a perfect ruby.

So, do expect that rubies may have inclusions when you look at them more closely. The key is choosing a stone that is “eye-clean” or those that have flaws not visible to the naked eye.

Do note that there are rubies polished and made beautiful with the inclusions as its foundation. It is called a ‘star ruby’ because the gem forms a star-like light reflection because of the inclusions present in it. This may be a variant you would consider if you are a little tight on the budget and would prefer something shiny.

The Cut
In the industry of gemstones, it is important to look at how they are cut. First of all, the cut identifies the aesthetic effect of the ruby. The cut also has a huge effect in light reflection that can contribute to the stone’s added sparkle and brilliance.

The way a ruby is cut will also affect the durability. When a gem is poorly cut, it could cause chipping or breakage of parts of the stones when they are under heavy pressure.

Rubies are available in many cuts but the most popular and expensive ones are those round ones. The universal rule is to look for a ruby that has a depth of around 60% to 80% of its girdle or its width. However, you have to note that there is no one standard rule in cut evaluation as people may have different opinions of what a perfect cut is. You just really need to make sure the stone is proportionate.

Other Things to Note When Ruby Shopping
Aside from the three aspects mentioned above, you should look into a couple more details when buying a ruby. It is recommended that you also look for a certificate that details the origin and authenticity of the stone. Ask about the treatments and enhancements the stone has undergone so you can consider if it is something within your preference. All these aspects are important when you start looking into Ruby gemstone price in India.

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