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Who should wear Ruby Gemstone?
Association with Sun makes ruby as the Rajratna or ‘King of Gems’. Depending on the placement of Sun in a person's horoscope, wearing ruby gemstone can favorably improve career, health, temperament and social status of natives and related ascendants. Ruby gems can be worn as mentioned below.
Indian or vedic astrology assigns ruby gem or Manikya gemstone for Leo rashi.
Western astrology recommends ruby birthstone for Leo sunsign.
Ascendants of Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Pisces can also wear ruby.
How to wear Ruby Gemstone?
Carat WeightMinimum 1/12th of the body weight. E.g. a person weighing 60 kgs can wear a 5-carat ruby.
ColorPigeon blood red ruby or deep pink color ruby is most effective, otherwise original, untreated, rubies with lighter hues can also be worn.
MetalGold is highly recommended. Alternatively, panchdhatu, silver or white gold can also be used.
FingerRing finger of the working hand.
Day & TimeSunday, morning time is best.
Mantra & Chanting TimesOm Ghrini Suryay Namha, ॐ घृणिः सूर्याय नमः (108 Times)
Ruby Gemstone Benefits ?
Professional and Academic Success– Ruled by the powerful Sun, ruby stone benefits people working in professions or positions where authority is commanded e.g. administrative services, politics, diplomacy and other leadership roles. It is also advised to be worn by students preparing for state or central services examinations.
Improved Financial and Social Status– One of the many acclaimed astrological benefits of wearing ruby is the improved social status of native's life. Astrologers believe that Manik stone benefits the wearer by not only elevating his financial condition but in maintaining his imperial and luxurious lifestyle as well.
Rejuvenated Health– Sun is regarded as the karaka of bones, eyes and heart. Restored vitality, improved blood circulation & eyesight are some of the health benefits of Manikya gemstone. In addition, ruby gemstone is also beneficial for people struggling with self-esteem issues. Ruby positively affects self-confidence by reorienting emotional intelligence of the wearer.
Better Paternal Relationships– Since Sun is acknowledged as the father figure in vedic astrology, it is known to bear some influence on paternal relationships. It is believed that Manik ratan is also beneficial for the native’s father and thus can be worn to improve his weakened circumstances as well.
Ruby Prices ?
TypePrice / Carat
Second QualityRs. 1,500/-
First QualityRs. 3,000/-
Good QualityRs. 6,000/-
Best QualityRs. 8,000/-
World Class QualityRs. 12,000/- +
Ruby stone price varies steeply even within the same variety because of several quality factors. Origin, color, clarity and uniqueness, collectively influence the price of ruby. Ruby stone prices in India can range anywhere between ₹ 450 to 2 Lakhs ($12 to $1,600) per carat, even above.
Origin– Burmese ruby is the most expensive ruby origin because of its exceptional color quality. However, African rubies too command high ruby rate in the market nowadays. On per carat basis, Old Burma ruby can cost between ₹ 90,000 - 1,20,000 ($1,400 to $1,600), Mozambique ruby can draw up to ₹ 90, 000 ($1,200 to $1,400). While Thailand ruby is economical, costing up to just ₹ 5,000 ($70), Indian ruby is even cheaper.
Color– Color of ruby single handedly influences the cost of ruby. Dark red or pigeon blood color is the most desirable ruby color and draws exorbitant pricing. Ruby price per carat decreases as we move across from deep red rubies to vibrant red ruby, pink ruby and purple ruby.
Treatment– Being precious, rubies are quite vulnerable to profiteering. Low quality rubies are often colored or heat treated for extensive margins. An original ruby gemstone is usually expensive (depending on the origin) than synthetic ruby or glass filled rubies. A genuine, untreated ruby bought at cheaper prices should always be seen with suspicion.
Clarity– Clarity is broadly judged by the brightness and volume of inclusions found in the ruby gemstone. A real ruby gemstone will almost always have visible or invisible inclusions. Rubies with inclusions not visible to the naked eye are extremely rare and thus highly expensive. Ruby stone price per carat will be significantly high for such natural, inclusion free ruby.
Carat Weight– A flawless, natural ruby gemstone above a few carats, is rare to find, even rarer than diamonds. Therefore, ruby price per carat increases exponentially when moving from one carat ruby to three or four carat ruby.
Cut– The way a ruby is cut can contribute around 10-20% to the cost of Ruby. Faceted cut ruby is brilliantly enhanced but incurs significant stone wastage as well. For the same quality, a faceted ruby costs higher than ruby cabochon.
Ruby Quality ?
Ruby stone ( Manikya ) 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. International gemstonemarket uses globally accepted standards to assess the quality of rubies which can help customers understand how much are rubies worth.
Origin– Burmese ruby or Old Burma ruby is the most popular ruby origin because of its brilliant color saturation and consistency. However, discovery of new ruby mines in Africa and Asia, has expanded the choice range for customers by giving away new varieties like Mozambique ruby, Thailand ruby and Afghanistan ruby.
Color– Of all the quality factors, color of ruby has the most profound impact on the overall value of rubies. Dark red but well balanced, color-consistent ruby gemstones are more desirable. Pigeon blood color is the most sought-after ruby stone color but is immensely rare and may cost millions for a fine quality piece.
Clarity– Clarity of ruby is judged by the number, size, location and angle of natural imperfections or inclusions found in the Manik gemstone. Majority of rubies are lightly or heavily included with visible inclusions. A ruby with see-through clarity or inclusions not visible to the naked eye is extremely rare and undoubtedly expensive.
FAQ's?
1. How much are rubies worth?
Rubies are the rarest colored gemstones found in nature, even rarer than diamonds. This rarity further gets reflected in ruby prices which remain subjective to origin, color, size and clarity of the gemstone. Plus, each ruby gemstone is unique in its composition, meaning any slight variation in color and clarity can make a huge difference in the overall pricing. Ruby prices begin from as low as ₹ 450 and trend up to ₹ 2 Lakh per carat ($12 to $1,600). An Old Burmese ruby weighing between ½ and 1 carat with dark red or deep pink color and minimal inclusions can price anywhere between ₹ 70,000 to 1,15,000 per carat ($1,300 to $1,600). Likewise, a one carat, fine quality Mozambique ruby can draw up to ₹ 90, 000 ($1,200 to $1,400). In highly unregulated gemstone market, worth of rubies can be increased artificially by heat or color treatment. To ensure a fair purchase, it is advisable to buy rubies that are certified for their origin, color and clarity by recognized national or international laboratories.
2. How do I know ruby will suit me?
Ruby or Manikya is a powerful astrological gemstone because of its association with Sun. It is thus important to ensure that ruby stone effects work for you positively and not otherwise.
3. Can I wear ruby in less carats than prescribed?
Yes! You would be surprised to know that a good quality genuine ruby of lesser carat can cover for the astrological effects of a prescribed bigger ruby. However, it is important to make sure that selected ruby gemstone is superior in terms of color, clarity and should be inclusion free for best results.
4. Which ruby is best for astrological use?
Astrologically, it is best to have a ruby that is not artificially treated with heat or chemicals and should be as inclusion free as possible. Color is also known to have influence on astrological results as well. Transparent, dark colored ruby is considered best for astrological effects. Pigeon blood ruby or Old Burma ruby is one such example. However, clear and original, unheated ruby is an essential pre-requisite that should not be compromised while selecting the ruby for astrological purposes. If constrained by budget, one can also choose, light colored but clean ruby.
5. Why there is a great variation in ruby prices?
Ruby gemstone prices are highly sensitive to color, clarity, origin and even type of ruby. Minor changes in any of these factors can have major impact on Manik stone prices. Moreover, in precious gemstones like ruby, bigger, larger, inclusion free rubies become a matter of ultimate rarity which means that price of rubies do not necessarily travel proportionally with carat size or weight.
