Ruby Gemstones The Color of Love, Passion, Beauty
Ruby, Ruby, Ruby
The ruby color, mineral composition, treatment and where they are mined
Which color would you automatically associate with love, passion and power? Of course it's Red. Red is the color of love. It radiates warmth and strength. And red is also the color of the ruby, called the king of gemstones. Rubies are light pink to blood red in color. The brightest and best red in ruby colors is called Pigeon Blood Red. The red of the ruby is unequaled in warmth and fire. Ruby red is not just any old color, it is a sensual, passionate, powerful color. The ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings. Jewelry with a precious rubies attests to that passionate, intense love that people can feel for each other.Rubies are the red members of the corundum family of minerals. Corundum of any other color--blue, pink, yellow, and many others--is called sapphire. The ruby has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent color, excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance. Also, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially the finer quality rubies.
The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald and Diamond. In the wonderful world of gemstones, the ruby is the undisputed leader. For thousands of years, the ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth.
Rubies have a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness and only the diamond is harder. All natural rubies have imperfections in them, including color impurities and inclusions of rutile needles known as "silk". Gemologists use these needle inclusions found in natural rubies to distinguish them from synthetics, simulants, or substitutes.
Almost all rubies today are treated in some form, improving the quality of gemstones by treating them is common practice. Some treatments are used in almost all cases and are therefore considered "acceptable" practices. The most common treatment is using heat.
Rubies are mined in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, and Cambodia, but they have also been found in the U.S. states of Montana, North Carolina and South Carolina.
True pigeon's-blood red is extremely rare, more a color of the mind than the material world. One Burmese trader expressed it best when he said:
"asking to see the pigeon's blood is like asking to see the face of God."
More Beautiful Ruby and Gemstone Jewelry
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Ruby Stud Earrings
These pretty stud style earrings feature oval cut, prong set natural Ruby Gemstones that are crafted in 10Kt Solid gold. Just perfect for everyday wear or pair them up with Diamond studs. They are .62cwt, each ruby measures approximately 3mm X 5mm.
Emerald and Diamond Ring
Prized emeralds and sparkling diamonds grace this stunning ring. The genuine emeralds and diamonds are set in gleaming 14 kt yellow gold. his is an eye catching ring. Just in time for Valentine's Day !!
Pink Topaz and Diamond Earrings
You will sparkle at every turn with these gorgeous topaz and diamond gemstone earrings !
These radiant earrings with a full 7.015 cwt of natural topaz gemstones, feature sparkling pear shape pink topaz accented by a bezel set diamond for a little more dazzle.
Burma's Mogok: Valley of Rubies
Legend of the First Ruby Found on Earth
One day the biggest and oldest eagle in creation flew over a valley. On a hillside shone an enormous morsel of fresh meat, bright red in color. The eagle attempted to pick it up, but its claws could not penetrate the blood-red substance. Try as he may, he could not grasp it. After many attempts, at last he understood. It was not a piece of meat, but a sacred and peerless stone, made from the fire and blood of the earth itself. The stone was the first ruby on earth and the valley was Mogok.
from:Richard W. Hughs
Storing Your Baubles The Right Way
Store jewelry in sturdy cases with soft, lined interiors to avoid impact against hard surfaces and scratching.
Place jewelry in soft fabric pouches if no jewelry cases are available.
Store jewelry separately to avoid tangles and scratches.
Use tarnish-resistant cloth and cases to store silver.
Keep your jewelry boxes away from high heat and excessive moisture, which can damage some stones.
Pearls should be stored in jewelry bags, never plastic, the jewelry bag can be hung, but don't hand pearl necklaces as it may cause streching of the cord
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Mele Oak Jewelry Box, Josephine
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Mele Josephine Oak Jewelry Box 760-11 Mele Josephine Oak Jewelry Box 760-11 "Josephine", Mele Oak finish jewelry box, lift lid with mirror, top has 2 equal sections on each side and the center is half filled with ring rolls and the other half has 6 equal sections, 4 open drawers, both sides have 4 necklace hooks and a shirred catch pocket, beaded and burlwood accents, brasstone hardware, hand lined with ivory sueded fabric interior. Dimensions: 14" x 7 1/2" x 11 1/2" UPC Code: 739175111616 Mele Jewelry Box Josephine
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Jewelry Trinket Box
Isis Trinket Box
Amazon Price: $25.95 (as of 07/04/2009)
Product Description
The Egyptian deity Isis has been renowned for millennia as the greatest sorceress in the universe. Now she will lend her powerful magic to you, and guard your most precious items. This deceptively clever statue is actually a jewelry/trinket box, wide and deep enough to hold several treasured possessions. It is carved with Egyptian imagery, and has twin winged Isis` on the lid. This lovely piece is a hand painted, cold cast resin. The box measures 6 1/2" high, and the storage area is 2" wide, 4" long, and 2" deep.
And More Rubies
Beautiful Pictures of a Beautiful Gem
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More About the Ruby Gemstone
A list of short blurbs.
- As of 2006, the record price paid at auction for a single stone was $5,860,000.00 for an unnamed 38.12 carat cabochon-cut ruby
- Ruby is the most commonly named precious stone in English translations of the Bible;
- Ruby is the birthstone associated with July and of the zodiac sign Leo and Cancer;
- Ruby is associated with the Sun in Vedic astrology
- Burmese kings were often called "Lord of the Rubies," because whenever a large gem was discovered, a processional with fanfare, was practiced as they took the ruby to the king.
- Christians believed the ruby stood for theblood of Christ
- Ruby is the gemstone for the 15th Anniversary and 40th Anniversary;
- The largest ruby that could be cut weighted 400 ct, was found in Myanmar and divided in three parts;
- During an auction of the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy OnassisSotheby's on April 24, 1996, a spectacular 17.68-carat ruby ring sold for $290,000;
- Marlene Dietrich owned a ruby bracelet that sold at Sotheby's$990,000;
- In ancient times one of the chief attractions of ruby has been itsprotection from misfortune and bad health;
- The ruby is assigned to the planets Mars and Pluto;
- Ruby is said to be a general health protection and a helper for backache and toenail problems.
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Gem Mining in Franklin NC
The Rankins (who stayed with us at Blaine House B&B) gave gem mining a try for the first time at Mason Mountain Mine in Franklin, North Carolina!
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BOOKS ON RUBIES AND GEMSTONES
Buying Guides to Rubies and Other Gemstones
Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald Buying Guide: How to Evaluate, Identify, Select & Care for These Gemstones (Newman Gem & Jewelry Series)
Registered gemologist, Newman continues her tradition of user-friendly texts that are technical enough to help consumers make wise purchases. Like her other well-regarded guides (e.g., The Gold Jewelry Buying Guide), this book is profusely illustrated with color photographs "most by Newman" showing not only the beauty of finished jewelry but close-ups and magnifications of details such as finish, settings, cut, clarity, flaws, and fakes.
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Dictionary of Gems and Gemology (Spanish Edition)
Detailed and highly technical, this work provides encyclopedic coverage of terms, techniques, places, and people related to gems and gemology. Each entry includes scientific and historical information, often illuminated by a line drawing. The volumes strength lies in its comprehensive scope; it treats all aspects of gemology beginning with the gems themselves.
Amazon Price: $284.19 (as of 07/04/2009)
Colored Gemstones, 2nd Edition: The Antoinette Matlins Buying Guide: How to Select, Buy, Care for & Enjoy Sapphires, Emeralds, Rubies and Other Colored Gemstones
A beginners' guide to gemstones that aims to help consumers understand what types of gems are available, what to look for in determining value, and how to go about doing that. This book does not oversimplify the subject as some guides for beginners do.
Amazon Price: $12.91 (as of 07/04/2009)
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