Ruby stone, the most magnificent of all gemstones, is a natural precious gemstone famous for its stunning red-pink color shades and a lot of healing benefits. The word Ruby comes from the Latin word ‘Rubeus’ which means red ruby stone. Ruby gemstone has always been greatly valued and loved by the most powerful emperors and people with enormous wealth. Wearing ruby stone can bring unbelievable changes in your life and take it to new heights. It is also known as Manik moti in Vedic astrology or the Indian language.
Representing the Sun with its strength and brilliant light, the ‘King Of Gems’ or Ratnaraja in Sanskrit was the name given to all intense red gems from dazzling Rubies to Garnets. Today Rubies from the corundum family are a natural durable gemstone that is colored by chromium and emits an internal glow when the light hits the gem. With its vivid red hue and eye-catching appeal, the Manik stone is a gem that will captivate you with its boldness. It is said to enhance both your well-being and your relationships.
Treatments of Rubies
The value of any precious stone depends on not only the 4 c’s and origins but also the treatment of the stone. Treatment is the process of cutting and enhancing the stone to make it more shiny and beautiful. Different gemstones have different treatment methods, depending on their flaws and needs. For ruby, there are mainly 3 kinds of treatments available. These methods help to reduce or remove the flaws or cracks in the stone and also make the color more vivid. Let us look at these three main kinds of treatments for rubies.
Heat Treatment
Heat Treatment is the most basic and common Treatment for gemstones and in the world of ruby, it was the most normal treatment to enhance the color saturation of the manik Stone or Ruby to increase the denseness of this beautiful and precious stone.
In this Treatment, The ruby stone is heated between the temperature of 800°C to 2,000°C for different periods for several minutes for several weeks, this treatment majorly use for the Red Stones and Ruby stones and also this treatment helps to give a permanent solution to maintain the Hue and its also used to remove the brown and blue tint from the Manik stone, it also helps in the Different Color zoning, it makes your stone in lighten darkly shaded, and it also reduces inclusions.
Flux Heat Treatment
In the Flux Heat treatment, it seems the same as Heat Treatment but the twist is that in the heat treatment process, they add some flex like borax in the regular process of heat treatment, but adding Flex in this process the higher temperature is gain which was needed for to create and obtain the best hue. Flux heat treatment is mainly used to enhance the quality of rubies by fixing the breaks in the gems with a lower heat level. This treatment also makes the stone more durable by closing the gaps with flux
Composite or Glass-Filled Treatment
Rubies that have many flaws and impurities often undergo glass filling, a common treatment that goes along with heating. This treatment involves filling the gaps, holes, cracks, and impurities of the ruby stone with lead glass that has a higher refractive index. This makes the clarity of low-quality crystals much better, but it is not a stable or permanent treatment. It is done on rough pieces that would otherwise be unsellable.
These rubies are not pure natural anymore because they have a glass or lead in them, so the kind and treatment of ruby should be told before selling. This way, people who want natural and real rubies can choose only natural ones from a trusted gemstone seller. But some people like to buy these mixed rubies because they are cheaper
Oil Treatment
Oiling Treatment is also one of the most common treatments in the Ruby Gemstone, The Manik is often with oil because it is easy for the carving exercise.
Oiling is a frequently used method for treating rubies. Before the cutting process, rubies are often treated with oil to facilitate the carving process. Additionally, after the cutting is completed and when polishing is done to enhance the color intensity, oil is applied to the ruby stone. This procedure aims to enhance the clarity of the stone by concealing any fractures, effectively serving as a clarity improvement technique.
Die Treatment
This treatment stands out from the rest. The rubies that undergo it are not natural at all. They are completely synthetic and artificially colored. They are just red stones. This treatment is not very advisable, especially for astrological use.
These are some of the most common and acceptable treatments for rubies. Jewelers and designers around the world have been constantly innovating to match the latest fashion trends in ruby jewelry. For beautiful and eye-catching jewelry, choose a Certified Ruby Stone. For astrological purposes, always go for a real ruby gem.
Types of Rubies
Pigeon Blood Ruby
The Burma origin Ruby is known for its Hue, as the Pigeon Blood color Ruby is in very high demand, this Gemstone and its term' Pigeon blood' originated in Burma itself. The color of this stone is measured concerning the dead pigeons' blood, the first 2 drops of nose blood are the parameters of this stone's color. And in the other origin, it was compared concerning the center of a live pigeon's eye. It was reorganized as the perfect stone for the couple in the relationship. The Pigeon Blood Ruby is one of the expensive gemstones and has the power to bring love between two people and generate feelings between them.
Mozambique Ruby
Mozambique is the main source of rubies that are highly prized in Africa. These rubies have a variety of hues, from purple-red to red with a hint of orange. They span a whole range of colors, from light pink sapphire to deep red rubies. They symbolize the blood that circulates in the body.
Many people have faith that Mozambique Ruby has the power of life so they wear it during the battle for protection from the enemy. This gemstone is recommended by Vedic astrology for success in career and education, financial growth, and better health. It is the birthstone for July and brings good luck to the wearers.
Sunrise Ruby
The Sunrise Ruby is the most expensive in the world, as it was also the most expensive colored gemstone, even though it was more expensive than diamonds in the world. The Sunrise Ruby is only mined in the Myanma.
The Sunrise Ruby named comes from a Poem by the Sufi Poet Rumi the poem was of the same name that why its name is recognized as this. The Sunrise Ruby is one of the rarest gemstones in the world as it was around 25 carats. A Swiss Gemological institute Declared a statement that this Sunrise Ruby is "a unique treasure of nature" and also praised it for the "well-proportioned cut, lovely color, and fine purity."
Pink Ruby
The pink Ruby was the lowest quality of chromium, it originated in Myanmar, generally, rubies that are in the pink color range between $1,000 to $10,000 as per carat pricing, it all depends on the Saturation of the red color. This Ruby is less expensive than other pure red hue rubies buy this buyers got a better range of gemstone quality and also get value for their money and receive the best quality rubies for their price range.
Red Ruby
Ruby Stone is a famous type of ruby with a blood-like color and beautiful brightness and shine. The color of these natural rubies is the most important factor that determines the value of ruby stones among the quality aspects. India is widely considered the origin of red ruby.
Rubies with a deep red color have a balanced and consistent color and are more precious. A ruby that has a true red hue is worth more than a ruby that has hints of orange or purple in most places where they are sold.
Star Ruby
Star ruby is one of the most distinctive rubies which was displays asterism, it has a six-pointed star that seems to dance on its surface when you move it. This is because of the thin rutile needles inside the stone that create the star effect and the silky glow. Ruby star stone comes from Myanmar, and also from some places in Thailand, Madagascar, Ceylon, Burma, Sri Lanka, Burmese, and Australia. It gives the wearer hope and helps them pursue their goals with more passion.
Tanzania Ruby
Tanzania Ruby is one of the rarest and most beautiful rubies in the world, as it has come from the Songea in Tanzania. It shares the same corundum mineral with sapphire and they are often found together.
It has a bright red color that symbolizes love, passion, and romance. Tanzania rubies have a medium tone and saturation of vivid reds that look best in natural or incandescent light.
Burma Ruby
Burma rubies are the most precious and rare rubies in the world. Their value depends on their color, which is admired for its beauty, durability, and scarcity. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. has the most famous example of this ruby. A one-carat Burma ruby that has not been heated can range from $15,000 to $25,000 in price. These rubies are found in Burma, which used to be called Myanmar.
Indian Ruby
Indian Ruby is not a distinct type of ruby; it simply refers to the origin of the ruby. These rubies have a rich, crimson color that makes them suitable for various types of jewelry. They are also known as the “Kempu Stone” or the “King of gems” and are prized for their hardness and density, which enhance their value in jewelry
Glass Filled Ruby
This type of ruby, which comes from the corundum mineral, is commonly used to craft various kinds of stunning jewelry. It has lead glass added to it to enhance its clarity, strength, and marketability. This process gives it the name glass-filled Chuni Stone. The result is a more clear, flawless, and radiant gem that looks like a pricier ruby.
