How to buy rubies in Burma

[wzslider] If by chance you are going to organize a tour to Asia, keep in mind that Burma, or Myanmar as it is now called, is the paradise of the ruby. If you want to stock up on gems extracted in the mines of Mogok, which are prized and are considered among the best in the world, Burma is the place. There are also sapphires and water-marine very beautiful. Beware, though: purchases of stones and jewelry in open-air markets, like the Scott Market in Rangoon, are at risk. Even when you release the export certificates (fake) the vendors can sell many stones heated and pressed, made from powdered waste processing and skillfully reconstructed. If you want to be more confident for purchases, you should go at shops owned by the state, although the prices are less convenient. In addition to the gems, you can buy necklaces of precious stones at very competitive prices. Especially if they will not hide in a long negotiation. But as you buy a stone in Burma? Here is a movie that shows how the trading takes place.

Important information: a ruby is a red gemstone, a variety of mineral (aluminum oxide), corundum. The red color is caused mainly by the presence of chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Among other things, sapphires are a variety of corundum. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, emerald and diamond. Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The red brighter and more valuable is called “pigeon blood-red,” that is pigeon blood red. After the color, another important aspect is the clarity: the criterion is similar to that used for the diamonds. A pale stone is valued more. But beware: a perfect ruby, without inclusions, may also indicate that the stone has been treated. Cut and carat (weight) are other important factors in determining the price. Cosimo Muzzano