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WHAT IS A RUBY
Ruby is one of the most often used traditional jewelry stones and is quite strong. The July birthstone's hues, which are invariably red, may get quite saturated and vibrant. The most costly gemstones are fine-quality rubies, which may fetch record prices of over $1,000,000 per carat. But rubies also receive greater care than nearly any other type of jewel.
Ruby is red corundum of gem quality. Chromium traces are the source of the color. Sapphire refers to any other color variety of gem-quality corundum. The majority of gemologists anticipate a ruby to have a medium-to-medium dark-red color tone. Pink sapphire refers to stones that are lighter than this. But there's no consensus on where to draw the boundary between sapphires and rubies.
How TO Choose a ruby
When selecting a ruby, keep in mind that it will be challenging to locate one with flawless color, clarity, and cut in anything more than a carat because these stones are extremely rare, especially if they are untreated (more than 97% of rubies that are mined are treated). Because of this, Hatton Garden Bespoke Jewellery is prepared to assist you in selecting a ruby that meets your preferences using the 4Cs of gemstone purchasing:
- Colour: The purest ruby is colored a bright, pure red to slightly purplish red. The quality of the ruby decreases if the hue gets excessively orange or more purple. The richest rubies have intense saturation of color. For a color to be deemed best grade, it must not be too pale or dark.
- Cut: A number of factors influence the cut and percentage of rubies available for purchase. The form of a ruby's crystal determines which cuts are appropriate for it. The most typical form is a flat, tabular, hexagonal shape, while certain sources of ruby crystals have longer crystals.
- Clarity: Because inclusion-free rubies are rare, those in the trade assume that all rubies have some inclusions. The degree of inclusion visibility determines the ruby value. A ruby's value is significantly reduced by obvious inclusions or inclusions that lessen transparency or brilliance.
- Carat Weight: While commercial-quality rubies are frequently found in a variety of sizes, fine-quality rubies over one carat are extremely uncommon. When a ruby gets bigger, its cost per carat rises dramatically.
Ruby Symbolism
Strong connections with this life-sustaining fluid were undoubtedly fostered by Ruby's blood-like hue. People who put their life in danger were said to have a unique bond with the gem. The ruby was considered the soldier's stone by the ancient Burmese people. They thought it gave them immunity to harm. Wearing it on the left, though, wasn't sufficient. This was a benefit only to people who had rubies surgically implanted into their body. They thought they would not be hurt by guns, swords, or spears.
The Latin word ruber, which meaning "red," is where the term ruby originates. The brilliant red color of the ruby alluded to an unquenchable fire that was blazing within the stone, able to boil water and even shine through clothes.
Among the twelve stones that God created, rubies have been dubbed the most valuable.
After the western civilization was established, rubies remained valuable and rose to prominence among European aristocracy and monarchy. Emeralds were worn by many Europeans in the Middle Ages as a health, prosperity, knowledge, and love success guarantee.
Ruby continues to be highly sought for, as it has always been. Ruby is a passionate stone that makes a perfect romantic present. The opulent hue attracts customers as it also denotes luxury and success.
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