Ruby is one of the most beautiful and rarest gemstones after the diamond. It is a chic and feminine brand with a distinctive style, its red colour semblance passion, love and associated with royalty and wisdom; there is no better way to make feel like a princess than giving as a present. The July birthstone is Ruby and it is believed that if worn on the left hand, the gemstone will draw good fortune to the wearer.
Look at as a symbol of passion, braveness and protection; rubies have been a beloved gemstone for centuries. Historical trade records signify that rubies were prized as a far back as before Christ when they were traded in China. Due to the good wealth, they were thought to accompany. Ancient noblemen adorn their protective covering and stability with rubies before heading into battle and warriors planted rubies into their skin before heading into battles. Hindus gave rubies to the god Krishna because they believed it would allow them to be reborn as kings. Across countries and centuries, the ruby has been revered as a treasure full of passion and power. A ruby remains popular in engagement, wedding and birthstone jewellery.
Ruby Colour
Rubies are composed of the red variation of mineral diamond or aluminium oxide. The chromium gives the ruby its red colour and glows, making an eye-catching stone. Gems of other mineral colour variations are known as sapphires. The darker end of the ruby rainbow tends to have more value in the marketplace, but some people absolutely prefer the brighter, lighter gem shades. Ruby also found in Australia, Colombia, India, Japan and Brazil.
Ruby Setting
When you select on a setting for your ruby birthstone jewellery, you will want to select an individual taste and budget. However, if you are purchasing the ruby as a gift for someone else, you will want to learn what their preferences are, so you can get them the perfect gift that they will absolutely love. A bezel setting is a more secure way to hold the gemstone in a place. No matter which jewellery you select for a birthstone, an exquisite ruby is always a gift that comes from the heart.
Obtaining Rubies
If you are on a budget and are looking for a more affordable ruby birthstone option, then a natural ruby that is one carat will be best suited for your budget. Since rubies are most highly observed for their hardness and magnificent and bright colour, these are the features to consider when looking at rubies to purchase. When selecting cut for ruby jewellery or ruby birthstone, you will most often find rubies cut as ovals, cushions, heart or round shapes. Heart and emerald shaped are also readily and commonly available but in much lower demand than its other match.
Finally, as with any gemstone purchase including a diamond Jewellery shopping, you will want to see their natural look settings, as opposed to artificial light. Rubies may have something called dying out, or grey patches found inside the gemstone when put in the bright light. So you can determine if there are any other visible problems within the gemstone. The saturation and tone of the ruby may also prove to be valuable insight to have. If you are looking at vivid ruby, then the colour will appear very rich and intense and will most likely be more valuable and higher in price. The shades refer to just how much colour is present within the gemstone. The tone of ruby goes from dark to very light the most valuable ruby being a more medium tone.
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