July Birthstone the Passionate Ruby

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.

If you were born in July, ruby is your special gem and that’s the perfect excuse to buy one.

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.

 

Ruby the most Passionate July Birthstone

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.

If you were born in July, ruby is your special gem and that’s the perfect excuse to buy one.

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.

Sometimes spinels are found along with rubies in the same geological formations and are mistaken for the more valuable gem. However, fine red spinels may approach the average ruby in value. Rubies have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, and among the natural gems are only surpassed by diamonds in hardness. Other varieties of corundum are called sapphires.

A cut ruby Enlarge A cut ruby Ruby gemstones are valued according to several characteristics including size, color, clarity and cut. All natural rubies have imperfections in them. On the other hand, artificial rubies may have no imperfections. The fewer the number and the less obvious the imperfections, the more valuable the ruby is—unless there are no imperfections (i.e., a “perfect” ruby), in which case it is suspected of being artificially made and its status as a priceless gem is therefore not assured. Some manufactured rubies have dopants added to them so that they can be identified as artificial, but most require gemological testing to determine their origin.

A synthetic ruby crystal was used to create the first laser. The world’s biggest star ruby is the Rajaratna Ruby, which weighs 2,475 carats (495 g). The world’s biggest double-star ruby (with a 12-pointed star) is the Neelanjali Ruby, weighing 1,370 carats (274 g). Both rubies currently belong to G. Vidyaraj from Bangalore in India.

 

Ruby the passion of gemstones

These Rubys are of “Tajik origin”

Ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent colour, excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance. In addition to that, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially in its finer qualities.

The Sanskrit word for ruby is ’ratnaraj’, which means something like ’king of the gemstones’. And it was a royal welcome indeed which used to be prepared for it. Whenever a particularly beautiful ruby crystal was found, the ruler sent high dignitaries out to meet the precious gemstone and welcome it in appropriate style.

Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism of this colour: fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind. So ruby-red is not just any old colour, no, it is absolutely undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful colour. Like no other gemstone, the ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings. Instead of symbolising a calm, controlled affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate, unbridled love that people can feel for each other.

In 1970 a Russian historian Mira Bubnova found evidence that the Kul I Lal mine had been operated as early as the 7th century. Apparently it was discovered after an earthquake, when locals found some pink stones. The Kul I Lal mines became famous as they are thought to have produced two of the most famous “rubies” in the world: The Black Prince Ruby and the Timur Ruby, both currently part of the British Royal Jewels.

 

Birthstone for July Ruby

If you were born in July, ruby is your special gem and thats the perfect excuse to buy one.

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.

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.

 

Gems to live for…

Gems to live for…

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Burma Rubies

burma rubies 36pcs 85.57cts

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The earliest record for the mining of rubies goes back to more than 2,500 years ago in Sri Lanka. Historically, many believe that mystical powers lie within this intensely colored red gemstone. When inserted beneath the skin, the ancient Burmese believe that the stone generates a mystical force, which protects the wearer from accidents and attack. In the ancient world, many believed rubies to contain prophetic powers, enabling wearers to predict their future based on the color changes of their gemstones.

The ancient Hindus enchanted by the color of rubies considered them to be “Ratnaraj” or the “King of Precious Stones”.

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