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Natural ruby (Manik ratna in Hindi) is a pinkish red to blood-red coloured precious gemstone belonging to the corundum mineral family. Other varieties from the corundum species are called sapphires (but not ruby). The gemstone derives its name from the Latin word- “Ruber” meaning “red”. In Sanskrit, its called "ratnaraj" which means "the king of gemstones." In ancient Hindu philosophy, original ruby stone is associated with fire and Sun god “Surya.” It's the traditional gemstone for July month born and usually has different meanings and uses in different cultures.
Only a few precious gemstones in the long and recorded history have enjoyed fame as extraordinary as Red Rubies. It's a gemstone rich in lores and romance and has remained an ultimate symbol of power and beauty. It's often addressed as the unique treasures of nature. From being mentioned in Old Testament of the Bible to being connected to the North Silk road of China, rubies have been held in high esteem in royal houses.
It is said that the Mughal administration often used ruby jewellery to mark their dynasties and kingdoms. The Mughal nobility would hire skilled artisans to craft beautifully designed ruby gemstone jewellery for them. One of the many examples comes from the royal palace of Shah Jahan and Jahangir. William Hawkins, a British envoy of the East India Company noticed that Shah Jahan who was a gem lover often wore a turban plumed with rubies, pearls and emeralds.
Initially, jewellery items were not considered valuable since they were not commonly used as gifts. However, with the beginning of Akbar's reign, giving jewellery as a gift or reward became fashionable, which increased the value of gemstones. Ever since then precious gemstones like ruby found a new meaning making an entry into the modern world to create wonderful pieces of ruby jewellery. One of the prime examples of ruby gemstones being adored by the modern century is Queen Elizabeth II’s Imperial State Crown.
An image depicting the royal State Imperial Crown with Black Prince Ruby studded in the front.
The world’s most expensive ruby ring “Sunrise Ruby'' was sold at an auction at a record value of US$30.3. The jewellery contained an extremely rare 25.59 carats piece from the house of Cartier.
Ruby Stone is also known as Manik Stone in Hindi. Association with Sun makes ruby ratna “Rajratna” or ‘King of Gems’. Depending on the placement of Sun in a person's horoscope, wearing chuni gemstone can favorably improve career, health, temperament and social status of natives and related ascendants. Ruby gems can be worn as mentioned below.
Carat Weight | Minimum 1/12th of the body weight. E.g. a person weighing 60 kgs can wear a 5-carat ruby. |
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Color | Pigeon blood red ruby or deep pink color ruby is most effective, otherwise original, untreated, rubies with lighter hues can also be worn. |
Metal | Gold is highly recommended. Alternatively, panchdhatu, silver or white gold can also be used. |
Finger | Ring finger of the working hand. |
Purification and Energizing | Before wearing the ruby, it's traditionally recommended to purify and energize it. This can be done by placing the ruby ring in a mixture of water, milk, honey, and ghee. After that, it's typically recited with the Sun God mantra “Om Suryaya Namah” for a specific number of times to energize the stone. |
Day & Time | Sunday, morning time is best. |
Mantra & Chanting Times | Om Ghrini Suryay Namha, ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः (108 Times) |
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Original Ruby stone Price varies steeply even within the same variety because of several quality factors. Origin, color, clarity and uniqueness, collectively influence the natural ruby gemstone price. Natural Ruby stone prices in India can range anywhere between ₹ 450 to 2 Lakhs ($12 to $1,600) per carat, even above. Below are mentioned factors that are responsible for ruby stone price fluctuate.
Ruby stone (Manikya stone) is a rare and highly popular gemstone. The best quality Ruby gemstone comes from a reputed origin and displays balance in color saturation & consistency with minimal contamination. The international gemstone market uses globally accepted standards to assess the quality of rubies which can help customers understand how much are rubies worth.
It is important to know that gemstone prices in India are calculated both in Carats as well as Ratti. Ruby stone price per ratti will always amount equal to ruby price per carat. 1 Ratti = .91 Carats.
Prior to the development of mineralogy and chemistry, color, appearance, and origin were the traditional and common ways to identify the originality of a gemstone. However, with technological advances, it is now possible to identify the characteristics and authenticity of gemstones more accurately. It's typically advised to contact a genuine retailer such as GemPundit to buy ruby gemstone online.
When it comes to buying precious and expensive gemstones, it's important to consider several factors that impact both the price and quality. While we've already discussed some of these factors, it's worth noting that conducting thorough research is essential before making a purchase. Specifically, the clarity of an original ruby gemstone is determined by the presence, size, location, and angle of natural imperfections or inclusions. Most natural ruby stones have visible inclusions, which can range from slight to heavy. It's incredibly rare and expensive to find a certified ruby gemstone with exceptional clarity that has no visible inclusions. At GemPundit, we're committed to maintaining the high standards we've set for our products. We not only offer genuine ruby gemstone products but also provide gem lab certificates that verify the authenticity of our gemstones
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