Star Ruby Ring *Size 7*

I had this ring cleaned and it removed the 925 stamp on the inside of the band but I think you can still tell that it is sterling silver, nothing looks quite like solid silver!

A ruby is considered a Star Ruby when a three-point or six-point asterism, or star if you will, appears within the stone. This star is created when tiny fibers of rutile, also known as “silk,” have light reflected off of them in such a way that a star shape is formed. Star rubies are cut into cabochons in order to display the rare star design as effectively as possible.

Although the star takes certain lighting to appear, you have to hold it so that it has one source of light hitting it, if it is flooded with light the star will disappear.

The ring was handmade. I bought it at a shop at the public market in downtown Seattle.

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