Ruby is the red variety of corundum and is the sister stone of sapphire. Rubies symbolise love and in the past it was believed they possessed the power to bestow peace and harmony. Also the wearer of a ruby was thought to be protected from discord all perils of war.
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Ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent color, excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance.
Natural ruby shades vary from light to dark red and they often have different undertones, such a purplish cast, but the variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. Rubies are the red members of the corundum family of minerals.
Its name originates from ruber, Latin for red. Natural rubies are exceptionally rare, though artificial ones (sometimes called created ruby) can be manufactured which are comparatively inexpensive. Rubies are mined in Africa, Asia, Australia and Greenland. They are most often found in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Thailand, though they have also been found in Montana and South Carolina.
