Synthetic Ruby Crystals

Item Description

A rarely seen group of synthetically grown (lab grown) Ruby crystals from the Kashan Laboratories in Austin, Texas. These crystals have a vibrant pinkish-red hue, closely resembling Rubies from Thailand, but they're more pink than most Rubies from Myanmar. The crystals are notably sharp and lustrous and VERY gemmy. The entire group is essentially a complete "floater" with no real damage or point of attachment. The largest individual crystal measures 5 mm across. Kashan Rubies are RARE on the market these days, and a piece like this, albeit a synthetic, is still a desirable and fine quality example. From the collection of Tim Sherburn.