Star Ruby, Round Cut
$180.00
9.92 ct ROUND STAR RUBY, BRILLIANT VIOLET COLOR, 10.5mm X 7.76 mm, WELL-CUT W/HIGH POLISH, MEDIUM COLOR SATURATION
This is a natural stone, mined by the artist in North Carolina and hand-cut. North Carolina is known for producing star rubies and sapphires, particularly in the Cowee Valley near Franklin. These rubies display asterism, the six-rayed star effect when polished into a cabochon. Very high-quality star rubies with well-defined asterism can sell for thousands per carat. Metaphysically, star sapphires are revered for their spiritual and symbolic meanings, often associated with protection, guidance, and spiritual insight. Source = Franklin, NC, USA
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