Ruby

FUN FACTS

Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection was auctioned off in 2011 and included several ruby pieces, like a ring set containing an 8.24 Carat stone that was valued at $512,925 per Carat. A ruby-studded necklace of Taylor’s was also sold for more than $3.7 million.

The most expensive ruby ever sold was the 25.5 carat Sunrise Ruby for $30 million.

The largest ruby in the world weighs over 40,000 Carat and is owned by a jewelry company in China.

The first working laser was created from ruby by Theodore Maiman in Moscow in 1960.

Rubies are mentioned in the Bible on four occasions, with reference to their wisdom.

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ABOUT

Ruby was recognized as a corundum variety in 1800. Its name comes from ’rubeus’, the Latin word for ‚red’.

The strength of red in the ruby depends on how much chromium is present – the more chromium, the stronger the red color. Most of the high quality gems come from the Mogok Valley in Burma (now known as Myanmar), particularly deep red gems with a purple tone. Ruby deposits can also be found in other countries around the world, including Cambodia, Thailand, Afghanistan, Australia, Colombia, India, Japan and Brazil.

Few rubies actually grow large enough to crystallize into fine quality gems so these stones can be even pricier than diamonds.

Ruby

STORY

Ruby is the second strongest gem to diamond. And it’s not only physics. Its red lively glow concentrates everything people have always been truly passionate about: love, war, power, lust, faith, seduction.

Ruby has been adored as the absolute king of gemstones since forever and has been proudly displayed on royal jewelry all over the world throughout history. It ruled kings and priests, warriors and prophets while they believed they owned the stone and all its attributed magical powers.

Contemporary beliefs prize ruby as a symbol of love, making it the perfect choice for engagement rings or wedding gifts. Celebs love showing off with ruby necklaces, but every girl wearing a precious red pendant or bracelet will surely feel like a star.

GEMOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • FAMILY

    Corundum

  • CHEMISTRY

    Al203

  • REFRACTIVE INDEX

    1.762 - 1.778

  • BIREFRINGENCE

    .008 - .009

  • SPECIFIC GRAVITY

    3.97 - 4.05

  • HARDNESS

    9