RUBY
Ruby is also called the 'King of Gemstones'
Besides being the birthstone of July , it is a royal, recognizable and timeless gemstone
Ruby is luxurious, colorful, and extremely durable. Ruby is the gemstone to make a statement. Discover why...
COLORS
Ruby is derived from the word "Ruber," which means "red" in Latin. The ruby has a long and rich history, from the ancient Egyptians to the Romans.
Ruby is very rare and is classified in quality by, among other things, the color of Ruby, which varies from very rare red to slightly more common pink
The deep warm color of Ruby is a luxurious statement that gives your jewelry collection a daring upgrade
PROPERTIES
Ruby, along with sapphire, is part of the "Corundum" gemstone group. The Corundum group is the highest quality color gemstone thanks to its wonderful aspects...
Hardness
9 on the Mohs scale (Diamond = 10)
Ruby is the strongest color gemstone on earth, along with sapphire. This makes ruby very durable.
Scarcity
Very Scarce
Aspects that increase the scarcity of a ruby are: 1. A high carat 2. Red color 3. Little to no inclusions in the ruby
Like any luxury gemstone, ruby is often synthetically reproduced, a good indicator is the typical color and the presence of microscopic inclusions
FUN FACTS
Star Rubies
Rubies can have a unique play of light that mimics the shape of a star, this is called a star ruby.
Anniversary's
Besides being great for everyday fashion jewelry and engagement rings, ruby is also the symbol for the 40th wedding anniversary, making it a beautiful symbolic gift
Corundum
Is the official name of ruby, but this name is only used for the group in which ruby falls together with sapphire
SELECTION
Rubies are hand selected for the perfect match or that one special piece
Selecting good quality Ruby is a matter of craftsmanship, detailed eye and expertise about the Ruby -
Objet Dore specializes in colored gemstones and is happy to advise you about the Ruby
Discover the Rubies in our collections or make an appointment to admire our loose gemstones
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