Who Should Wear Red Zircon Stone?

Red Zircon meaning ‘Lal Jarkan’ in Hindi is an extremely beautiful red gemstone. It is a cost-effective alternative for people who desire a red gemstone jewelry and find difficulty in buying expensive rubies due to budget constraints.

• In color healing therapy, Red Zircon is regarded as a highly effective healing gemstone. It is considered good for individuals involved in spiritual wellness practices. It is believed that wearing Red Zircon has no negative effects, therefore, anyone can wear it.

• Red Zircon hardness (7.5 on Mohs scale) gives another strong reason to every jewelry enthusiast to add this gemstone in their collection. It is a highly durable stone which offers great resistance to daily wear and tear. Thus, one need not to reserve their Red Zircon ring or pendant for formal wear rather can wear it regularly.

• Some people connect Red Zircon with planet Venus due to its association with the Zircon stone family. They believe that wearing a Red Zircon stone immensely benefits the individual who has been suffering from chronic diseases or some financial issues. But it is always better to consult a learned astrologer to get an insightful guidance before wearing any gemstone for astrological reasons.

Red Zircon Stone Benefits

Apart from its aesthetic importance, Red Zircon is also worn for its metaphysical and healing properties. Its fiery red hue symbolises positivity, happiness and prosperity. Color healing therapy advocates the use of Red Zircon to achieve a complete physical, mental and emotional well-being. It is also known by various other names like ‘Rose Zircon’ or ‘Hyacinth Zircon’ which is derived from a flower name in Greek - ‘Hyacinthus’.

• Tranquilises Sleep

   - It is believed that wearing a Red Zircon helps the individual in releasing stress and gaining a state of mental peace. It soothes the anxious mind and is considered beneficial in curing sleep disorder, depression and anxiety.
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  Promotes Spirituality

   – It is said that the positive energies of Red Zircon gemstone benefit the wearer in staying spiritually grounded and connecting with the higher self. Additionally, improved meditative abilities, optimal focus and clear-thinking abilities are some other important astrological benefits of wearing Red Zircon.

Quality

The quality of Red Zircon gemstone is majorly influenced by its Origin, Color, Clarity, and Cut. Quality-wise, an original, unheated, untreated piece with good color, brilliance, and clarity, is considered the best quality Red Zircon gemstone.

• Origin

   – Red Zircon mines have been discovered in Africa, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Australia, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Brazil and some parts of South-east Asia. In gemstone market, Sri Lankan or Ceylonese Red Zircon and Australian Red Zircon remain quite in demand because of their superior color and exceptional clarity.

• Color

   – The colour of Red Zircon stone ranges from orange-yellow to reddish-orange and dark brownish red. A bright vivid red zircon is considered the best, but its availability is quite low. Red Zircon gemstone with a slight overtone of pink, purple, orange or brown also looks great in jewelry pieces. Some color changing Red Zircons are also available in the market but they are quite rare and valuable.

A Deep Red Zircon Image Credit – Google

Note – Every shade of Red Zircon bears its own beauty. Therefore, while buying Zircon for jewelry, the selection of a shade is a matter of personal preference.

• Clarity

   – Gemologically, a Red Zircon is classified as a Type II gemstone, in terms of clarity. It is likely to have some tension fissures, liquid crystals and needle inclusions. Eye clean pieces are available but are slightly limited in number. Low to moderate quality Red Zircon stones usually have low luster and are expected to have slight color zoning (uneven color distribution).
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  Cut

   – Red Zircon crystals bear a shiny vitreous luster and are quite stable. This gem variety is usually faceted in fancy shapes and cuts to further enhance the color and overall brilliance. Oval cut, Round cut, Rectangular cut and Square cut Red Zircons are common whereas the Heart shape, Marquise shape, Pear shape and Trillion cut Red Zircon stones are less in number.

• Origin

   – Being the most sought-after variety, Ceylon or Sri Lankan Red Zircon price per carat typically ranges between Rs 1,500 per carat ($25 approx) to Rs 6,000 per carat ($90 approx) or sometimes may go above with quality and demand. Due to its fine color and clarity, Australian Red Zircons prices also remain slightly higher than stones from other origins.

• Color

   – A vivid pure red Zircon is rare to find, hence, commands the highest value. Honey red Zircon or Rose red zircon with some orange or purple overtone also get fair market price due to their increasing popularity in jewelry segments. Usually, Red Zircon rates in India drops for excessively light or dark pieces.

A premium quality cushion cut Red Zircon stone

• Clarity

   – As a rule, the lesser is the inclusions, higher will be the Red Zircon stone price. Clean pieces are comfortably available in nature and are quite affordable. Thus, it is not worthy to compromise the clarity aspect while buying Red Zircon online or from any local gem store.

• Cut

   – A skilful cut not only illuminates the color and shine but also conceals the flaws. If the overall quality remains same, a round or oval shape Red Zircon is mostly cheaper than square or other fancy shapes. It is because a lesser amount of rough stone is involved while cutting round or oval gems. At GemPundit, one can buy natural Red Zircon in different cuts and shapes within considered budget from any international location.

• Carat Weight

   – Large size Red Zircon is not abundant in nature. Finding an absolutely clean stone of big size is even more difficult. Therefore, the larger is the size, the higher is the price of red Zircon stone in India and other countries. Red Zircon in a smaller size is comparatively easier to find and can be purchased at an affordable price.

• Treatment

   – Most of the Zircons are heat-treated to enhance the color and clarity. Natural, untreated and unheated Red Zircon gemstone is always pricier than treated or synthetic stones. Many fraudulent gem dealers sell heated and treated stones at real Red Zircon gemstone prices. Therefore, always rely on the trusted wholesalers or gem retailers of the industry to shop for a certified, untreated red Zircon stone.