Bali Keris Stone Question

David · 12th October 2023, 03:28 PM

I don't disagree with you Alan. My only point is that José obviously asked the question for a reason and i am fairly certain that he is quite aware that both red and blue stones are perfectly acceptable colours for Balinese keris dress. So he is asking specifically about STAR gems for some reason. Perhaps he will share that reason with us.

A. G. Maisey · 12th October 2023, 08:30 PM

OK, got it.

Maybe he has star ruby + a keris that needs attention + he doesn't want to use the star if this is unacceptable. Maybe.

Battara · 14th October 2023, 06:13 AM

This discussion has been enlightening and unexpected.

My inquiry was to help me make a decision between a ruby or a star ruby. I was wondering which one to buy. Not a natural ruby, but a lab grown one - much less expensive. There is a plastic pink/white swirl "stone" in the top of the hilt, which I am thinking was later and I may replace with the lab ruby.. The bottom stones were missing and I am trying to replace them with lab rubies too.

I may post the Bali keris when I finish it.

Thank you folks for the help.

Jean · 15th October 2023, 08:47 AM

Natural, low quality (not transparent) rubies are cheap in Indonesia, I can recommend you to a reliable seller if you wish. Personally I would prefer it to a lab stone even if does not matter as said by Alan.
Regards

David · 16th October 2023, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean

Natural, low quality (not transparent) rubies are cheap in Indonesia, I can recommend you to a reliable seller if you wish. Personally I would prefer it to a lab stone even if does not matter as said by Alan.
Regards

I agree. I have a had a few over the years that i got for a very cheap price. Not quite as beautiful as the higher end stones, but still very pretty stones.

12th October 2023, 03:28 PM	#1
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,218	I don't disagree with you Alan. My only point is that José obviously asked the question for a reason and i am fairly certain that he is quite aware that both red and blue stones are perfectly acceptable colours for Balinese keris dress. So he is asking specifically about STAR gems for some reason. Perhaps he will share that reason with us.

12th October 2023, 08:30 PM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	OK, got it. Maybe he has star ruby + a keris that needs attention + he doesn't want to use the star if this is unacceptable. Maybe.

14th October 2023, 06:13 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	This discussion has been enlightening and unexpected. My inquiry was to help me make a decision between a ruby or a star ruby. I was wondering which one to buy. Not a natural ruby, but a lab grown one - much less expensive. There is a plastic pink/white swirl "stone" in the top of the hilt, which I am thinking was later and I may replace with the lab ruby.. The bottom stones were missing and I am trying to replace them with lab rubies too. I may post the Bali keris when I finish it. Thank you folks for the help.

15th October 2023, 08:47 AM	#4
Jean Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,740	Natural, low quality (not transparent) rubies are cheap in Indonesia, I can recommend you to a reliable seller if you wish. Personally I would prefer it to a lab stone even if does not matter as said by Alan. Regards