Top Origin Countries of Ruby Gemstones in The World

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Top Origin Countries of Ruby Gemstones in the
World
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Introduction

• When Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York got
  engaged with Prince Andrew in 1986, one thing
  that stole the limelight from the couple was the
  engagement ring which featured a huge Burmese
  Ruby. Decades after the event and even after
  the couples subsequent divorce, that ring is
  still one of the most talked about pieces of
  royal jewelry.
• Burma (now Myanmar) then became the center of
  attraction for producing top quality fiery red
  stones called ruby. Rubies are not just found in
  Myanmar but in many other parts of the world.
  Lets look at some of those places where this
  gemstone stays hidden deep inside the earth.

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1. Myanmar Burmese Ruby

• Burmese ruby gemstones are considered the best of
  rubies largely because of their deep red color
  which is sometimes termed pigeon blood red. The
  high presence of chromium in these rubies
  provides a rich color saturation which sets them
  apart from the rest. Also, these gemstones have a
  distinct pattern of blemishes or inclusions that
  add to the beauty of the stone. Experts in the
  trade advise to inspect a stone for blemishes if
  its origin is claimed to be Myanmar.
• At GemsNY, you can find loose ruby gemstones
  sourced from Myanmar and other parts of the
  world. All gemstones at GemsNY invariably carry a
  certificate of authenticity. Find your ruby and
  diamond engagement ring here.

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2. Afghanistan

• In Afghanistan, rubies are mined in the region of
  Badakhshan and Jagdalek. Rubies from these
  regions have hues ranging from pale red to deep
  red. Like Burmese rubies, Jagdalek rubies also
  have unique properties making them identifiable
  in a collection of other ruby gemstones.
  Originally, rubies discovered in this region were
  dark red but later on rubies with different hues
  also started appearing.

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3. Madagascar

• Madagascar emerged as one of the fine producers
  of corundum based gemstones- rubies and
  sapphires. In the 90s when it became a major
  supplier in the world sapphire trade, discovery
  of fine quality rubies pulled the miners from
  around the world to its region called Andilamena.
• Soon after, another site was found in the region
  of Vatomandry where gem quality ruby was
  discovered. Madagascar rubies have an orangish
  tone to their distinct red color, separating them
  from rubies mined elsewhere. Today the country is
  considered in the top tier of ruby producing
  countries.

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4. Kenya

• Rubies have been mined in Kenya for a long time.
  Until a few years ago it was thought that Kenyan
  mines were exhausted when the latest discovery
  near the town of Baringo in the Rift Valley
  brought the country back in the global ruby
  trade. Kenya is now providing pink sapphire and
  ruby to the world. The country is also known for
  another gemstone- Tsavorite- which got its name
  from the Tsavo region of this country.

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5. Tanzania

• The country primarily known for Tanzanite also
  has rich deposits of this beautiful red gemstone
  which we call ruby. In fact, the oldest deposits
  of ruby in the African continent were found in
  Tanzania. It was originally discovered in the
  outset of the 20th century at Mount Longido which
  is bordering Kenya. Unfortunately, the ruby
  deposits in this country are severely depleted so
  the mines are worked on and off for decades now.
• Tanzanian rubies are known for their remarkable
  clarity but in general the color saturation goes
  down as the size of the gemstone increases,
  implying that the smaller rubies command more
  price per carat than larger ones. Rubies from
  Tanzania are often equated with hessonite garnet
  due to their low color saturation and price.

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6. Mozambique

• Mozambique rubies have a somewhat purple tone to
  its deep red color and sometimes there is a tint
  of orange. Mozambique rubies are generally put
  into two categories one of which is highly
  responsive to ultraviolet light, displaying
  fluorescence similar to that found in Burmese
  rubies. Due to their high grade, rubies from this
  country command a strong price in the gemstone
  market. The robust supply of rubies from
  Mozambique is thought to sustain in the time to
  come.

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7/8. Thailand Cambodia

• These two SouthEast Asian nations are home to
  some of the most fascinating ruby gemstones
  though due to a high concentration of iron and
  chromium, rubies from these origins are darker in
  color as compared to those from other sources.
  Mining activity in these countries touched
  heights during the 60s but by the 90s deposits
  were largely exhausted and production became
  sporadic and scant.

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