0.75CT High Quality Natural Pinkish Kashmir Ruby

Weight:(0.75)CT

Stone:(Ruby)

Origin:(Kashmir)

Kashmir rubies are an intriguing topic, but there's a key clarification needed:

> There is no known, historically documented ruby source in Kashmir (India or Pakistan) equivalent to the fame of Kashmir sapphires.

However, let’s break this down based on possibilities:

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### 1. Are There Actual “Kashmir Rubies”?

* No major ruby mines have been documented in Kashmir like the iconic Kashmir sapphire mines (discovered in the late 1800s).

* If someone markets a “Kashmir ruby,” it’s either:

* Mislabeling to increase the stone's perceived value.

A ruby *traded through Kashmir** or mined nearby, possibly in northern Pakistan or Afghanistan, and marketed as Kashmiri.

A *synthetic or treated ruby** with a misleading origin claim.

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### 2. Where Do the Finest Rubies Actually Come From?

| Origin | Features |

| -------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- |

| Myanmar (Burma) | Deep “pigeon blood” red, top global quality, Mogok mines are legendary |

| Mozambique | Excellent color, increasing global dominance |

| Thailand/Cambodia | Darker red stones, often heat-treated |

| Afghanistan/Pakistan (Jagdalek, Hunza, Gilgit) | Some ruby deposits exist but are small-scale |

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### 3. How to Verify a Ruby’s Origin

* Gemological testing is essential:

Labs like *GIA**, GRS, SSEF, or AGL can determine ruby origin using:

* Inclusions

* Trace elements

* UV/IR spectroscopy

Any “Kashmir ruby” claim *should be viewed skeptically** unless confirmed by a respected lab.

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### Summary

*No proven Kashmir ruby deposit** exists (unlike Kashmir sapphires).

High-quality rubies come from *Burma (Myanmar)** and Mozambique.

* Be cautious with sellers marketing “Kashmir rubies” without lab certification.

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