Product Description
Colour: Deep red
Treatment: Heat treated
For Gemstone collectors, for Mystic and positive energy as an amulet, for Jewellery designers
Ruby
Mohs hardness 9, Specific gravity 4, Refractive index
1.760–1.770. A ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone, a variety of the
mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The red color is caused mainly by
the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin
for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires.
The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with
the sapphire, the emerald, and the diamond. Rubies have historically
been mined in Thailand, Cambodia, and in Afghanistan. Rubies have been
found in Sri Lanka. After the Second World War ruby deposits were found
in Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam, Nepal, Tajikistan, and Pakistan. A few
rubies have been found in the U.S. states of Montana, North Carolina,
and South Carolina. More recently, large ruby deposits have been found
under the receding ice shelf of Greenland. In 2002 rubies were found in
the Waseges River area of Kenya.
Prices of rubies are primarily determined by color. The
brightest and most valuable "red" called pigeon blood-red, commands a
huge premium over other rubies of similar quality. After color follows
clarity: similar to diamonds, a clear stone will command a premium, but a
ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions may indicate that the
stone has been treated. Cut and carat (weight) also determine the price.
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. Usually the rough stone is
heated before cutting. Almost all rubies today are treated in some form,
with heat treatment being the most common practice. However, rubies
that are completely untreated but still of excellent quality command a
large premium.
RUBY - fosters integrity,
devotion, happiness, healing, courage, passion, romance, enthusiasm and
generosity. Also evokes warmth, generosity, inspiration, prosperity,
high energy, power and leadership ability.
Zodiac gemstone for Capricorn: ruby
Guardian angel Malchediel his talisman stone ruby
July modern birthstone - ruby, ancient traditional birthstones: Polish - ruby and Russian - ruby
August ancient traditional birthstone Hindu - ruby
December ancient traditional birthstones: Hebrew - ruby, Roman - ruby, Arabic - ruby
The Twelve Apostles Christianity influenced the symbolism
of gemstones. Specific gemstones were also associated with the twelve
apostles. Apostle Andrew associated with the Ruby.
Ruby care: Wash with warm soapy water, Avoid harsh detergents, Ultrasonic and steam cleaning are usually safe.