Are Songea sapphires rare?
and they are very rare and hard to find. the so called Songea Rubies/Sapphire are Enhanced to produce that color, even to judge the fair price of Be Treated corundums we should have seen it before the treatment and compare how red it got after that!
What is Mozambique ruby?
Mozambique ruby is a premium variety of ruby gemstone, resourced from Mozambique region of Africa. Due to its brilliant red hue and high transparency, Mozambique ruby is more valuable than the rubies found in other African mines.
What is a Winza ruby?
Winza Ruby, a natural Ruby, is classified as one of the traditional four precious stones along with emerald, sapphire and diamond. While limited in nature, coming only from Winza, a remote village in southeastern Dodoma, Tanzania, gems of good color (deep, rich red) and size are available (for a price).
What is Burmese ruby?
The Burmese ruby is one of the most valuable variations of the corundum mineral family. The Burmese ruby, however, is a piercing bright red, sometimes referred to as “pigeon’s blood”. All rubies owe their coloring to the element chromium and the intensity of that color depends on the amount of chromium exposure.
Are Songea rubies good?
Ruby remains highly coveted and one of the world’s most expensive gemstones. Also known as Songea Ruby, Tanzanian Ruby displays intense bright reds with a medium tone and saturation that are the marketplace ideal.
What is Songea Sapphire?
Songea Sapphire is named after a location Songea, which is the place of the origin of this gemstone. This is also the place where some really pretty and natural sapphires. The sapphires found here are generally in the shades of yellow, orange and red.
Are Mozambique rubies treated?
Treatments. Gems are often treated to improve their appearance, and Mozambican ruby is no exception. These gems commonly receive treatment to enhance their clarity and color.
How can you tell if its a real ruby?
Real rubies glow with a deep, vivid, almost “stoplight” red. Fake gems are often dull: they are “light, but not bright.” If the gem is more of a dark red, then it may be garnet instead of a ruby. If it is a real ruby, however, know that darker stones are usually worth more than lighter stones.
What is Songea ruby?
Named from the Latin ‘ruber’ (red), Ruby’s beautiful crimson hues embody the color of love, passion and romance. Also known as Songea Ruby, Tanzanian Ruby displays intense bright reds with a medium tone and saturation that are the marketplace ideal.
Which ruby stone is best?
Burmese rubies
Burmese rubies are the best rubies in the world and the most sought after. Burmese ruby is the standard by which all other rubies are judged. AJS Gems specializes in Burma ruby and carry an selection of these fine gems.