The bright red-coloured Ruby gemstone is one of the most effective stones in Indian astrology. As it represents the Sun, it is popularly known as the “King of gemstones” or “ratnaraja”. Apart from being astrologically efficient, ruby is considered one of the most expensive gemstones across the world. Since ruby has positive influences of the Sun, it is suggested to the person for whom Sun is beneficial. Astrologers recommend rubies to bring growth and success in business and jobs, developing social status and self-confidence.
But you should consider an astrologer before wearing Ruby.
Is ruby an expensive gemstone?
The red-coloured gemstone belongs to the corundum mineral family. While determining the ruby stone price, just like the other gemstones, 4 C(s) – colour, cut, clarity and carat are considered. The price can widely range from Rs 450 -2,00,000 per carat, sometimes more than that. The original Burmese ruby price is the highest among all due to its amazing colour quality. The price of a Burmese ruby starts from Rs 10,000 and may cost Rs 2,00,000 or more than that. The range is pretty wide.
Buy what fits into your budget instead of getting a very expensive gemstone.
Buy original ruby:
You can buy a ruby gemstone from an authentic gemstone dealer or maybe collect it from an online store. Before buying such an expensive gemstone, check the authenticity. Is the dealer a genuine one? Is the stone original?
The best way to check a gemstone’s authenticity, ask for the Govt certified one. A certified gemstone comes with accurate lab reports and a certificate.
If you buy ruby online, such a precious gemstone should be authentic according to its certified specifications and features. The exact colour tone, the accurate carat size, the particular cut and the clarity level will be mentioned here.
If you are checking whether your ruby is original or not, check for the colour consistency and an even colour tone throughout the stone. Fake rubies often consist of unwanted blemishes and spots.
The ruby price is quite high and the buyers often get fooled by a piece of glass. Compare your ruby with a glass. If you don’t find any specific differences, then you might be holding just a piece of glass instead of a precious ruby.
Try to scratch the surface of your ruby. As it’s a hard stone, you won’t be capable of scratching it. If you see scratches, most likely it’s not real.