Tajikistan

Tajikistan is known for its rubies and spinels. In fact, some of the most spectacular rubies come from mines in Tajikistan, although some of these rubies – including the “Black Prince’s Ruby” in the British Crown Jewels – were later found to actually be spinels.

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Price

Price: €5.700,00 - €20.500,00
€0,00 €20.500,00

Carat

Carat: 3 ct. - 11 ct.
1 ct. 11 ct.
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facts

attributes of a ruby

  • Belongs mineralogically to corundum
  • Hardness grade 9
  • Chemical formula: Al2O3
  • Includes only the color red
  • Colored by chromium oxide
  • High density of 3.9 – 4.1

origin

worth knowing

  • Oldest known locality: Burma
  • Was exchanged for emeralds by maharajas
  • The color red is equated with power
  • Assigned to the planet Mars
  • Increases the assertiveness
  • The location Mozambique was discovered only in 2007/08

ruby as investment

  • Highest suitability of all gemstones
  • Rare, strongly increasing in value
  • Stones should have a weight of at least 1 ct
  • Larger stones have higher increase in value
  • Experts reckon with 8% increase in value per year
  • Beautifully sparkling rubies are preferable

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