Are Cabochon Rubies Valuable?

Ruby cabochons are obtained from a lot of valuable sources, the most primary sources being Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, India, and African countries such as Mozambique and Madagascar. However, the Burmese Ruby cabochon perhaps is considered the most valuable due to its color, rarity, beauty, and durability.

Are cabochons valuable?

Cabochons are for jewelry making, but can be used in other crafts too. The shape may be symmetrical, calibrated or freeform. Some people refer to these as "semi-precious stone" cabochons, but that is a misnomer as some of these materials are rarer and more valuable than diamonds and rubies!

What is a cabochon ruby?

In the gemstone world, a cabochon is a stone that is cut with a highly polished, rounded or convex top with no faceting and a flat or slightly domed base. A cabochon may be cut in any shape, though oval is by far the most common. The term comes from the French caboche, meaning knob or small dome.