Star Ruby (Surya Kant Manik)

Star Ruby Prices

Star ruby is a rare variety of ruby gemstone which is available in a very limited amount. Therefore, the probability of finding a fine quality natural, deep red Star ruby is even lower. The gem traders decide the price of each Star ruby gem individually after assessing the color, strength of star effect, clarity, cut and carat weight.

• Origin

  – On the basis of origin, Burmese or Burma Star ruby price remains highest due to its brilliant red hue and distinctly visible star effect. Star ruby from Sri Lanka and India are the other important varieties that fetch a good amount after Burmese gems.

• Color

  – A deep red color Star ruby is considered most desirable and hence holds a good market value. Surprisingly, certain Star ruby gems with violet or blue overtones also gain good price due to its popularity of these off-shades in jewelry segment. The prices for other color varieties such as purple star ruby, black star ruby, pink star ruby and blue star ruby depend majorly on its quality, and demand & supply cycle.

• Quality of Star effect

  – A centrally placed, bright, consistent star effect displaying six rays of light is highly desirable. Therefore, a star ruby with bright and distinctly visible star effects always commands a higher value.

• Carat Weight

  - A fine quality Star ruby is more likely to be smaller in size. This is because color quality and star effect usually get hampered with the increase in size. Therefore, Star ruby stones in bigger sizes are rarely available hence they are mostly expensive.

• Cut

  – Star ruby stones are densely packed with microscopic rutile inclusions which make them appear translucent to opaque. Opaque gems are mostly cut in cabochon (non-faceted, polished gemstone) to obtain a perfect star effect on the smooth and polished upper surface. As per the gem cutters, a well-shaped dome exhibits a bright and clear star effect and therefore demands a good market value.

• Clarity

  – Star ruby with fine silky luster is well appreciated. But sometimes, the presence of smoke-like, bluish white gaseous bubbles disturb the shine and thereby creates a deduction in the Star ruby value.