Ruby Gemstone Jewelry

Ruby is known as 'Ratnaraj' or the king of gems in Sanskrit, a name that does full justice to this beautiful gemstone. The basic quality of ruby is its color which also gives ruby its name. The word 'Ruber' in Latin means red that quite aptly describes these gemstones.

Earlier rubies were considered more valuable than diamonds and even now they remain one of the most loved gemstones. Emperors and rulers across the world have always had a soft corner for the magnificent rubies. It is believed that the crown of Prince Charles IV of Luxembourg had a ruby that weighed a considerable 250 carats. It is also said that the Emperor of China used rubies to illuminate his room while Hebrews believed health, prosperity and joy could be acquired by carving a dragon on a ruby. Ancient Burmese soldiers injected rubies in their skin, to save them from fatal wounds in the battlefields. Rubies are also said to stimulate fertility.

The most important determining fact about rubies is color which is also the primary consideration while evaluating the quality of rubies. A clear and vibrant red color is most sought after in rubies. Rubies like most gemstones come accompanied with inclusions. Clarity does play its part in evaluating the quality of rubies, but color is the most fundamental consideration. The preference of color in rubies like all other gemstones depends on one's personal preference for a particular shade. Larger sized rubies are more valued due to their rarity.

Ruby acquires a resplendent red color after the stone undergoes heat treatment. It is only after heat treatment that rubies evolve into such stunning and beautiful stones. Heat treatment being permanent in nature, keeps the color in a ruby intact for years. Diffusion is another form of treatment that is used for rubies, where, with the help of chemicals and by exposing the surface of the stone to heat, the desired color is achieved. Apart from star rubies, this form of treatment is not recommended. Heat treatment is any day the preferred choice of treatment for rubies.

It is from Myanmar in Burma that the most beautiful and coveted rubies originate. These stones are exceptional in beauty and color. While Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya and Tanzania produce rubies, Pakistan, Nepal, India and Afghanistan are other sources for this exceptional stone.

Red is a color that evokes feelings that are strong and deep which is reflected in rubies. Denoting the essence of life and love, rubies make great jewelry pieces. Rubies are also ideal for romantic gifts. Whether ruby rings, ruby earrings or ruby pendants, each stands out for its sheer beauty. While more ornate jewelry pieces with diamonds make great accessories for special occasions, more subtle ruby jewelry is appropriate for daily wear. In whatever form they come, ruby jewelry is always treasured.

0.42 carat weight square deep pinkish red ruby. This ruby is moderately included and exhibits high brilliance. 4 MM. All Angara gemstones are natural and can be certified and/or appraised.

Adding brilliance to the pretty pink sapphire earrings are round brilliant diamonds. The prong set stones will come alive with luster and brilliance at the play of light.

0.26 carat weight round deep red ruby. This ruby is heavily included and exhibits medium brilliance. 4 MM.

All Angara gemstones are natural and can be certified and/or appraised. $79.99 Click On Image to purchase.

The passionate color combined with the excellent brilliance makes ruby irresistible for jewelry lovers. Fine, large rubies may be worth more than clear diamonds of comparable size. They make elegant center stones for rings and pendants. Smaller stones make great accents for these pieces as well as brooches, bracelets, and earrings. Small rubies combined with diamonds make lovely ornaments. Rubies look stunning against a backdrop of white, black, royal blue or emerald green.

Ruby jewelry can be cleaned using hot soapy water, or mild detergent. Brushing with an old tooth brush to remove dirt and grease, or using a soft cloth damped in warm water cleans it very well. Cleaning agents containing chlorine or harsh chemicals, or petroleum products must be avoided.

Ruby is the birthstone who born in month of July, and universal favorite gift for the 15th and 40th years of marriage anniversary. It is the astrological stone for the zodiac sign Capricorn. Ruby is one of the Sapphires like blue, pink, yellow, and many others. Natural ruby stones color vary from light to dark red. Passionate, powerful, exotic and vivacious red - the color of Ruby.
Ruby pendant

Ruby gets its name from the Latin word 'ruber' meaning 'red'. The ancient legends from the east talked of rubies as the glint of life - "a deep drop of the heart's blood of Mother Earth". According to other legends, ruby was believed to be self-illuminated, and was also referred to as the glowing stone.

Traditionally India was regarded as ruby's classical country of origin. Ancient Indian literature, composed some two thousand years ago, has a rich store of knowledge about gemstones and their effect on one's life. The term 'corundum', which we use today for this particular mineral, is derived from the Sanskrit word 'kuruvinda' meaning 'hard stone'. The Sanskrit word for ruby is 'ratnaraj' meaning 'king of the gems'.

The birthstone for the month of July, the red colored gemstone ruby looks exotic. The brilliant red color of this gemstone makes it one of the most sought after gemstone. A variety of mineral corundum, ruby is one of the rare gemstones present on the earth. All corundum varieties except for the red color variety are sapphires. The red color of the ruby is due to the element chromium.

ruby the second hardest mineral after diamond weighs 9 on Mohs scale of hardness. The better the hardness, the more resistant is the stone to scratches and cracking. These characteristics makes ruby jewelry perfect accessory for daily wear. Ruby gets its name from the Latin word 'ruber', meaning red. The best quality rubies are found in Myanmar and are known as Burmese ruby. The most valuable ruby is called the 'Pigeon's blood' ruby. Apart from Myanmar rubies are also found in Thailand, Northern Pakistan, Nepal, Vietnam and Ceylon.

Jewelry lovers around the world like colorful jewelry, and the bright red color is the color of love and celebration. The gemstone ruby is a precious stone and sometimes a fine quality ruby which is comparable in size with diamond is prized 8 times more than the diamond. The passionate color combined with the excellent brilliance makes ruby irresistible for jewelry lovers. Fine, large rubies may be worth more than clear diamonds of comparable size. They make elegant center stones for rings and pendants. Smaller stones make great accents for these pieces as well as brooches, bracelets, and earrings. Small rubies combined with diamonds make lovely ornaments. Rubies look stunning against a backdrop of white, black, royal blue or emerald green.

Ruby jewelry was famous amongst the royalties also the Emperor of China used to light up his room with rubies. The other beliefs associated with ruby are that the warriors inserted genuine rubies beneath their skin, as they believed it would protect them from getting wounded in the battle.

Rubies are rarely found perfect or with excellent clarity in nature. These gemstones are heat- treated to intensify or lighten their color or improve their clarity. Heat enhancement for gemstones is a permanent, stable process and an accepted norm in the jewelry industry.

While buying a gemstone the first and the most important thing to be considered is its color. As a general rule for all gemstones, more vivid the color, more valuable the gem. Rubies from Burma generally command the highest prices.

Ruby jewelry can be cleaned using warm water with mild detergent. An old tooth brush should be used to remove dirt and grease, or use a soft cloth damped in

A Gemstone, also called Gem in short, is a piece of attractive mineral. It's a precious or semi-precious stone. It is used to make jewelry or other adornments. To make jewelry usually hard gemstones are used because of their aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.

Gemstone Characteristics

Normally it's very difficult to identify the gemstones quality. Gemstones are identified by gemologists, who describe gems and their characteristics using technical terminology specific to the field of gemology. The chemical composition of Gemstones is first characteristic to identify the gemstone used by gemologist. For example, diamonds are made of carbon (C) and rubies of aluminum oxide (Al2O3). The second characteristic of crystal Gemstone identification is by their crystal system such as cubic or trigonal or monoclinic. Habit is another form in which it found. For example diamonds, which have a cubic crystal system, are often found as octahedrons.

Gemstone classification

Gemstones can be classified into different groups, species, and varieties according to their characteristics. For example,ruby is the red variety of the species corundum, while any other color of corundum is considered sapphire. Emerald (green), aquamarine (blue), bixbite (red), goshenite (colorless), heliodor (yellow), and morganite (pink) are all varieties of the mineral species beryl.

Gems are characterized in terms of refractive index, dispersion, specific gravity, hardness, cleavage, fracture, and lustre. They may exhibit pleochroism or double refraction. They may have luminescence and a distinctive absorption spectrum.

Material or flaws within a stone may be present as inclusions. The gem may occur in certain locations, called the "occurrence."