100 carats Rough Rubies | Raw Afghan Ruby Parcel for Faceting / Cabbing

• This parcel consists on genuine Rubies. Rubies are mineral variety of corundum. 
• Total weight of the rough ruby parcel is 100 carats with average size around 1.2 carats, ranging from under 1 carat to 4.2 carats
  
• The shape of raw rubies is loose rough, trigonal, and hexagonal crystal shapes good for gemstone cutting, faceting, or lapidary work
• The colors include Pigeon Blood Ruby, pink rubies, and purplish pink corundum.
• The clarity ranges from Si, VS, included, translucent, semi transparent to fully transparent crystals
• They are originated from Afghanistan, famous for producing rare and valuable natural rubies
• The ruby is completely untreated, no enhancements, 100% natural raw crystals
• Ruby as July birthstone and a classic choice for ruby jewelry, rings, and pendants
• Ideal for: Faceting, Lapidary Work
• Verified authenticity with genuine natural gemstones in good condition
• Rare gemstone lots ideal for small bulk orders, startup deals, and gemstone businesses

Common FAQs about Raw Rubies for Faceting

1. How do I evaluate and select good quality rough rubies for faceting?

When evaluating ruby rough, look for transparency, color saturation, and crystal shape. In this parcel, many stones show vivid pigeon-blood to purplish-pink tones, which is liked by gem cutters. One can choose pieces with fewer visible inclusions and  fractures, minimal dark inclusions, and good crystal shapes. 

2. What factors affect the value and yield of rough rubies when cutting?

There are various factors which affect the value and yield depend on. Here are a few:-

• Color (deep red rubies cut into high-value gems; lighter pink fetch lower prices).
• Clarity (stones with fewer inclusions give higher brilliance).
• Size & shape (larger, well-formed rough can yield 30–40% cut weight, while fractured stones yield less).
• Cutting plan (orienting to maximize color zoning and minimize cracks boosts value).

This rough ruby parcel has mixed qualities, sizes, shapes so yields will range from small melee stones to facetable centerpieces.

3. How can I tell if a ruby rough is natural or synthetic?

Natural rubies from Afghanistan usually have:

• Uneven growth lines and zoning.
• Visible mineral inclusions (silk, mica, calcite, etc.).
• Color variations within a single crystal.

Synthetic or lab created rubies are apparently “too perfect” — uniform color, no or very very less inclusions, and highly clean crystals. One can identify genuine rough ruby stones by testing with UV light, refractive index and other indetification tools. Go to lab for final confirmation. 

4. How do inclusions and clarity impact the finished faceted ruby?

There are inclusions such as fractures, black carbon spots, or silk reduce transparency and brilliance. Semi-transparent stones will go for cutting into cabochons or low-grade faceted gems. The transparent ruby rough gems pieces will have fine loose ruby gemstones. Still some rare inclusions can add value if they cause asterism (star ruby). 

5. What are the common shapes and cuts for faceted rubies or loose ruby stones?

The most popular faceting styles for raw rubies will be:

• Oval (maximizes weight retention from fine crystals).
• Cushion (gives brilliance in thicker rough).
• Round (this shape is ideal but sacrifices weight).
• Pear and marquise (cut from elongated crystals).