Pink Gemstones

Pink Gemstone Quality

The best quality gemstone comes from a reputed origin, displays superior color and clarity, a consistent cut, and is untreated of chemicals and heat.

• Origin

  : A pink gemstone from reputed Origin(s) are considered to be of high quality. Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Myanmar (Burma), Madagascar, Africa, and Pakistan are some important mining locations that resource fine quality natural Pink Sapphires to the gemstone industry.
  • The deep red color of the Burmese Star Ruby, especially Mogok Star Ruby from Mogok mine of Burma is regarded as the most sought-after variety. It is closely followed by bright red Ceylonese Rubies that usually exhibit a strong mesmerizing star effect.
  • Rhodonite originates chiefly from Russia, Australia, Finland, Japan, Madagascar, Sweden, South Africa and the United States.
  • Due to its deep purplish red hue and good clarity, Brazilian Rubellite is considered the finest. In recent years, African deposits have also yielded clean Rubellite Tourmaline rough. USA (California and Maine) mines usually produce the shocking Pink Rubellite stones. The best Pink Opals come from the Peruvian opal mines located in the Andes Mountain (therefore also called Pink Andean Opal) that usually have richer color consistency and lesser surface spots and inclusions.
  • The Star Garnet is majorly found in Idaho and India.

• Color

  : Pink gemstones with superior and attractive colors and undertones are considered to be of the highest quality.
  • Highly saturated, medium to dark Pink Sapphire is considered the best.
  • Bright red Star Ruby, popularly known as the ‘Pigeon-blood red Star Ruby’ is regarded as the most valuable color variety.
  • The bright Rose color is always a preferred choice while buying Rhodonite.
  • Pink Rubellite and Red Rubellite Tourmaline bearing rich color with deeper tone and saturation are generally considered best for purchase.
  • Deep pink tourmalines (with uniform color distribution and medium saturation) are always more valuable.
  • The high-quality Pink Opal tends to have a clean, uniformly spread, deep pink hue.
  • Purple and pink Kunzite gemstones in deep and uniform color tones are considered more valuable than the light color pieces.

• Clarity

  : Pink gemstones with zero to minimum inclusions and surface blemishes are considered to be of the highest quality
  • Transparent and sparkly Pink Sapphires with minimum visible flaws are considered the best.
  • The presence of black inclusions or spots can hamper the clarity and value of the Star Ruby.
  • Rubellite with insignificant inclusions is acceptable. Nevertheless, fewer inclusions and good transparency do make the gem more valuable.
  • The presence of inclusions in higher quantity disturbs the transparency and overall beauty of the Pink Tourmaline. Generally, the lesser is the inclusions, the better is the quality.
  • The finest grade Pink opal has a smooth, blemish-free surface with no eye-visible imperfection.
  • Clean and clear Kunzite gem with good transparency and minimum visible flaws is a desirable selection for jewelry.

• Cut

  : The facets or cuts in a Pink gemstone affects its quality significantly due to the wastage of gem rough. A skillful cut can bring out the brilliance and luster of the gemstone though it only has ornamental significance and does not affect the astrological or healing properties of the gem.
  • Oval Pink Sapphire and round Pink Sapphire are usually affordable than the gems in fancy cuts (emerald cut Pink Sapphire, princess cut Pink Sapphire and Pink Sapphire heart, etc.) because the former ones cause minimum weight loss.
  • Star ruby is mostly available in cabochon cut (smooth, polished stone without any facets)
  • Oval cut and Round cut are easily available whereas Rubellites in highly customized in shapes and cuts are less in number. Low-quality Rubellite raw stones are often shaped as cabochons.
  • Pink Tourmaline loose gemstones can be found in a wide range of shapes (Oval, Round, Trillion, Square, Octagon, Triangle, Marquise, Cushion, Drop and Baguette etc.) and cutting styles (Regular cut, Cabochon cut, Asscher cut, Princess cut, Radiant cut and other customized cuts).
  • The Pink Opal rough is mostly cut and polished in the round and oval cabochons (non-faceted, polished gems) and is occasionally faceted. A skillfully cut pink opal cabochon appears richly colored, attractive and lustrous.
  • A skillfully faceted Kunzite gem that displays a fine luster and color is considered to be of high quality.

• Treatment

  : Some Pink Gemstones are chemically treated and heated to enhance its physical properties such as color and luster. This degrades the quality of the gemstone.
  Due to the high ornamental value, Rhodonite is often dyed to give it a richer hue.

Benefits of Wearing Pink Color Gemstones

Pink Gemstones are widely purchased for their astrological and healing benefits. These gemstones are either substitutes to mainstream astrological gemstones or possess their own astrological or healing benefits.

Pink Sapphire Benefits

• Cures Depression, Anxiety & Stress
• Heals Digestive & Heart-related issues
• Promotes Professional Growth
• Brings Financial Prosperity

Rubellite Benefits

• Promotes Professional Growth
• Brings Inner Strength & Confidence
• Supports Meditative Activities
• Cures Physical & Psychological Ailments

Pink Tourmaline Benefits

• Restores Peace & Happiness
• Brings Good Luck
• Boosts Creativity
• Rejuvenates Health

Star Garnet Benefits

• Motivates to achieve goals
• Increases work productivity
• Enhances creativity

Pink Color Gemstone Healing Benefits

Rose Quartz Benefits

• Soothes burns and reduces blistering
• Aids in relieving tension and stress
• Heals the kidneys and adrenals
• Aids chest and lung problems
• Supportive of the female reproductive system, the genitals and for an increased fertility

Star Ruby Benefits

• Improves Confidence and Thinking Abilities
• Relieves Anxiety, Insomnia & Stress
• Improves Eye-sight & Blood Circulation

Rhodonite Benefits

• Improves your brain activities, enhances focus and analytical ability.
• It fights digestive problems and improves metabolism.
• Promotes Professional Growth
• It is said to be an immune booster.

Pink Opal Benefits

• Brings Harmony in Relationship
• Cures Depression & Anxiety
• Rejuvenates Health
• Promotes Meditative Abilities

Kunzite Benefits

• Uplifts Confidence & Compassion
• Improves Mental Health
• Cures Muscles, Bones & Heart Health

Pink Colored Gemstone Price

Pink gemstone price usually ranges from Rs 1000 to Rs 1 Lakh per carat plus. The price of Pink gemstones is determined by collectively assessing factors such as Origin, Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat Weight, and Treatment.

• Origin

  : Pink gemstones from reputed origins hold higher value and are sold at higher prices.
  • Pink Sapphire from Sri Lanka and Burma are considered most valuable in the trade.
  • Burmese or Burma Star ruby price remains highest due to its brilliant red hue and distinctly visible star effect.
  • Rhodonite originates chiefly from Russia, Australia, Finland, Japan, Madagascar, Sweden, South Africa and the United States.
  • The finest quality Rubellite mineral is found in the mine of Brazil, Mozambique, Madagascar, USA, and Nigeria.
  • The flawless Pink Tourmaline from Brazil, California, and Namibia holds a good market value.
  • Being a fine variety, Peru Pink opal prices remain the highest in the gemstone trade.

• Color

  : The color or tone of the Pink gemstone has a significant effect on its price.
  • The brighter and deeper Pink Sapphire sometimes with purplish tinge fetch a high price in the market.
  • A deep red color Star ruby is considered most desirable and hence holds a good market value. star ruby with bright and distinctly visible star effects always commands a higher value.
  • The bright Rose color is always a preferred choice while buying Rhodonite. Rhodonite with detailed landscape-like color patterns is sold at a premium price.
  • As the color shifts from light Pink Tourmaline to deep Pink Tourmaline, the price also moves towards the higher side.
  • The deep reddish-pink Opal is the most sought-after color commanding a higher premium than other shades.
  • The deep lilac or purplish-pink Kunzite loose gems are highly popular and therefore fare a very good premium.
  • Star Garnet that displays a centrally placed and bright 4 rays star effect is considered of higher value.

• Clarity

  : Clarity refers to zero to minimum visible inclusions or imperfections such as surface blemishes. The presence of inclusions affects its clarity and thereby affects the price significantly.
  • Natural Pink Sapphire stones without any eye visible inclusion are rarely found and hence command a strong market value.
  • Star ruby with fine silky luster is well appreciated.
  • Loupe clean Rubellites (with no visible inclusions and ‘eye clean’ clarity) with good transparency are very rare to find and hence command a good premium.
  • Being relative rare, an eye clean Pink Tourmaline with good transparency demands a higher value.
  • The value of pink Opal is driven by the surface markings, luster, and overall texture. Cleaner pieces with minimum inclusions are more desirable both astrologically and aesthetically, drawing more money than spotted ones.
  • The eye clean Kunzite gemstones with minor or faded inclusions (internal fractures or tube inclusions) and high levels of transparency are appreciated and highly valued.
  • Star Garnet which is translucent with sub Adamantine luster is highly desirable.

• Cut

  : The facets or cuts in a gem brings out its color and luster while also helping in hiding its flaws, thereby increasing its price. However, cutting results in stone wastage which affects the price as well.
  • Pink Sapphire gemstone price for highly faceted, fancy gems (Cushion-cut Pink Sapphire, Square Pink Sapphire, Trillion cut Pink Sapphire, Marquise Pink Sapphire) can cost 20% more than the stone of similar quality and size but in a custom cut (Pink Sapphire in round or oval).
  • A well-shaped dome exhibits a bright and clear star effect and therefore demands a good market value for Star Rubies.
  • A skilfully faceted and highly proportionate Rubellite loose stone is expected to be a little expensive as it retains less weight and cost higher labor charge.
  • Pink Tourmaline in fancy cuts is pricier than stones in traditional oval and round.
  • The more uneven is the symmetry of the cut, the lesser is the pink opal rate.
  • A faceted Kunzite stone value is often more than the price of a polished, non-faceted Kunzite cabochon.

• Carat Weight

  : The weight of the pink gemstone ( measured in carats) is directly proportional to its rate. An increase in weight increases the price significantly.
  • Pink Sapphire cost per carat increases exponentially for stones above few carats.
  • Star Ruby stones in bigger sizes are rarely available hence they are mostly expensive.
  • Rhodonite Price is also determined by its size. Especially when the color and pattern co-exist, bigger stones are sold at a bigger value.
  • Finding an absolute eye clean Rubellite Tourmaline raw stone in big size is incredibly tough. Therefore, Rubellite Tourmaline’s price per carat increases exponentially for such quality gems.
  • Large Pink Tourmaline rough stones are comfortably available in the market. So, the Pink Tourmaline price per carat doesn’t increase significantly for big size stones.
  • Pink Opal price per carat increases linearly with the increase in size.
  • The price of Kunzite gemstone per carat increases in a linear fashion with an increase in size.
  • The price of Star Garnet is pushed northward according to the size of the gemstone.

• Treatment

  : Some Pink gemstones are treated with chemicals and heat to enhance its qualities and also to remove the flaws. This decreases the quality and thereby the price of the gemstone.
  Due to the high ornamental value, Rhodonite is often dyed to give it a richer hue. This category of Rhodonite is obviously less valuable than Natural Rhodonite gemstones that are enhanced only by cutting, tumbling and polishing.