Ruby Jewelry Tips & Guides
Monday, October 5, 2009
The ideal ruby has a color of vivid medium-dark tone of red. It is interesting, to know that a purple red ruby which is set in yellow gold will appear to be pure red, because the yellow from gold neutralizes the blue from purple red. So, this is a solution of having ruby jewelry with deep red color.
The ruby is considered to be the most powerful stone in the universe and it is also known as the stone of love. It is believed that rubies have positive healing effects on the circulation of blood and they also help in eliminating any infections from the body. If you receive a ruby as a gift, it is a symbol of friendship and love. And if you like to wear ruby rings, it is important to know that they should be worn on the left hand. In this way, you will receive life energy and you will be protected in the same time.
Being a stone that symbolizes passion and love, you should not be surprised that so many women and men are in love with ruby jewelry. People who buy rubies must be careful when buying such items of jewelry; the gemstones should not be shallow or poorly faceted because this will destroy much of ruby's beauty. If you decide to invest a consistent amount in these jewels, it is necessary for them to be impeccable.
There all kinds of jewels with rubies, in all shapes, sizes and combinations, all you need is enough time to decide which piece you like best। Ruby necklaces are amazing pieces of art from the hands of gifted artisans. The ruby is a refined stone, but in accordance with how jewels are designed, ruby necklaces can be fitted with almost every outfit and every occasion. A multistrand necklace is more appropriate for casual events than more elaborated types, which are more suitable for special events. If it is possible, necklaces can be assorted with ruby earrings, even if they came with the same set or not. More info hereLabels: Ruby
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Modern Birthstone for July is Ruby
Thursday, July 2, 2009
July birthstone called Ruby righteously symbolizes passion and love. The ancient Hindus call this precious gem ‘Rajnapura’ which means ‘King of Gems’ being one of the most costly stone throughout history. A magical power attributed to ruby jewelry is that of warding off evil spirits. Worn by the right owner, it can change its redness into a deeper darker hue whenever danger is approaching, and turns back to the original state when the danger is past.
Ruby is a type of mineral which is a falls under the category of Corundum, the next hardest mineral following the diamond. It is formed as crystals which developed within the spaces of metamorphic rock. Needless to say, the bigger a ruby is, the more expensive it will cost because it rarely develops on big sizes. It can exude different color ranges, from orangey red to those with a purplish red shade. The most preferred ruby is the one with a true red color. Excellent qualities of rubies can be found in the countries of Kenya, Australia, India, Pakistan and the United States.
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Ruby Mystical Properties
Friday, March 27, 2009
To Hindus, the Ruby is the King of Precious Stones. To them, wearing Ruby Jewelry affords all protection--from enemies, guards their home and belongings. Their legends say Rubies sprang up from the blood of the Demon God Vala. To give a Ruby offering to the God Krishna is to come back a powerful ruler in the next life. The Ruby is associated with the highest caste, the Brahmins. To the Hindus, this is a gemstone of the Sun (Surya) and Hindu Astrology assigns it to the sign Leo.
The red gem is oftimes associated with the fiery, masculine planet Mars, however, in Western Astrology, Ruby is most commonly associated with the Sun (Leo) as the red of Ruby is associated with Fire (Leo is a fire sign).
The Burmese believed a soldier wearing a Ruby inside his skin is invincible in battle, however, if the gem loses its luminosity, it is said to signal impending disaster.
Ruby is an important gemstone in opening a closed Sacral Chakra (2nd Chakra). Rubies are most often associated with the Heart Chakra. Thought to heal the heart both physically and emotionally and increase love, both given and received. Associated with Mars, it is considered a stone of masculine virility and fertility and thought to improve strength, courage and physical ability.
Natural Healers use ruby for headaches and to protect from psychic attack. Rubies are thought to induce strong dreams that provide guidance and teaching in one's life.
The Chinese Mandarins of the highest rank, were assigned red gems.
Hebrews believed a dragon carved onto a ruby brings prosperity, health and joy to its owner.
It is said the temple of the Holy Grail has a great Ruby atop that shines like a beacon at night.
Jewelers assign Ruby to the Month of July.
Said to favor women named Rose and men named Roland.
Hebrews assign the gemstone to Tuesday (ruled by Mars) and is said to favor Tuesday born children, however a Star Ruby is said to favor children born on Wednesday.
Said to govern the hour of 5 a.m.
The traditional gift for the 40th Wedding Anniversary
To dream of rubies is said to herald unexpected guests.
Rubies are the national gemstone of Burma (where the highest grade Rubies are found), and Siam.
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Ruby Properties, Buying Guide, Advice
Friday, March 13, 2009
Natural ruby shades vary from light to dark red and rubies often have undertones, such a a purplish cast. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone.
If you were born in July, ruby is your special birthstone, but ruby jewelry is a universal favorite. We associate the color red with the universal feelings of love and passion, so it's no wonder that ruby jewelry has always been in demand.
Ruby Hardness
Rubies are rated at 9 on the Mohs' scale. Compare that to diamonds at 10 and turquoise, which is a relatively soft 5-6.
Ruby Color Variations
Vivid, intense reds similar to the Burmese ruby shown in the photograph are in demand and considered the most desirable gemstones.
Some rubies are red with yellowish to orange tones.
Some rubies are red with blue to purple tones.
Common Ruby Treatments
Nearly all rubies are treated with heat to improve color and clarity.
Dyes are sometimes used to intensify ruby color.
Coatings are used to camouflage surface fractures. Coatings will wear off in time.
Before You Buy Ruby Jewelry
Large, high-quality, natural rubies are very rare and expensive and should be accompanied by a report from a qualified gem lab that certifies their autenticity.
Buy ruby jewelry from reputable dealers who know what they are selling and who disclose all treatments that have been performed on the gemstones.
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Men’s Ruby Jewelry
Thursday, March 12, 2009
All men are different, but there is one thing that they all have in common, they are hard to shop for. The great news for all of you that always have a hard time shopping for your dad or special someone is that there is one gift that all men love, and that’s men’s ruby jewelry.
This kind of jewelry (although made for both sexes) looks best on a man. The coloring of the gem is amazing, and goes quite well with the type of clothes that most men choose to wear. Not only that, men’s ruby jewelry looks a lot more manly than a lot of the other gems that are out there. Sure you could give them diamonds, but aren’t diamonds a girl’ s best friend?
So, there you are, stuck at the store again trying to find the perfect gift for a guy in your life. No matter if it’s your dad, brother, grandpa, or special someone, all men are hard to shop for. Plus, what makes it even harder is that no two men are the same, they all like different things.
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Ruby - Birth Stone for July
Monday, February 16, 2009
The most costly gemstone - the Ruby, is one of the world's rarest stones and is the red variety of corundum (Aluminium oxide) with traces of chromium. Highly valued Ruby having a bluish tint is called pigeon-blood-red. Less costly ones have brownish or yellowish tint. The best quality ruby is obtained from Burma, while commercially important ones are from Indonesia.
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Star Ruby Beliefs-July Birthstone
Star Ruby is said to pep up internal strength, ward off tensions, distress the mind and drive away stress related problems like migraine, insomnia, and hysteria. The healing powers of gemstones remain a controversial issue, but are mentioned since ages by healers, shamans and medicine men. Whether it's a fact or a placebo effect doesn't matter, if it helps.
Ruby is the birthstone for July, and the Capricorn zodiac sign। The top quality of ruby is Star Ruby. Ruby is also used to celebrate a couple's 15th and 40th anniversaries.
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Ruby Buying Guide, Caring for Rubies, Cleaning Tips
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Rubies display well in almost any type of cut, but avoid cuts that are shallow or poorly faceted. Many rubies that aren't suitable for faceting are still beautiful when cut in a cabochon or pillow shape. Do expect to pay for rubies of gem quality, though. After imperial jadeite, rubies are the most expensive gems in the world. Rubies are sturdy stones, but are still vulnerable to breakage and chipping. The same cautions should be applied to them as to any other precious gem. More information here Labels: Ruby
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Ruby Jewellery Origins
During the middle ages it was believed that the Ruby could protect the wearer from drowning, relieve pain and cure rheumatism.A legendary Ruby, the size of a man's hand, said to be owned by the King of Siam in the 13th century was believed to prolong youth. Each night and morning the king rubbed the priceless Ruby over his face and neck. When he died at the age of 90 his complexion was said to be like a young man's, unblemished and unwrinkled. Ruby is the red variety of the corundum mineral, one of the hardest minerals on Earth which also includes Sapphire. Pure corundum is colourless. Slight traces of the colour creating elements such as chrome, iron, titanium or vanadium are responsible for the colour. These gemstones show an excellent hardness. More information here , Pic by theappraiserlady Labels: Ruby
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Ruby Buying Advice, Guide, Tips
Monday, June 9, 2008
Natural ruby shades vary from light to dark red and rubies often have undertones, such a a purplish cast. The variations add to the charm and individuality of each gemstone. Some rubies are red with yellowish to orange tones. Some rubies are red with blue to purple tones. Large, high-quality, natural rubies are very rare and expensive and should be accompanied by a report from a qualified gem lab that certifies their authenticity. More information here
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Most Valuable and Precious Gemstone "Ruby"
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Ruby is considered to be the most valuable and precious gemstones ever existed. The origin of this magnificent stone is India. The Ruby in Sanskrit is known as ‘Ratnaraj’ which means ‘king of the gemstones’ and yet it is so. Ruby is a variety of the corundum mineral which is red in color. Rubies are primarily mined in Africa, Asia, Australia, Greenland, Madagascar and North Carolina. Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Kenya are the other countries where Rubies can be found. More information hereLabels: Ruby
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Star Ruby - Facts, Cost, Pics & Famous Star Rubies
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Star ruby is a rare variety of rubies. Nearly 3 stars are discovered in every 100 faceted corundum mined. Fine stars are more rare. The star effect or "asterism" is caused by the dense inclusions of tiny fibers of foreign particles in gems. The sharpness and the size of the star in ruby depend on the quality and quantity of rutile needles. We get a better star in ruby when the rutile packed more densely.
The most famous Star Ruby is over 138-carat Rosser Reeves Ruby, which can be seen at the Smithsonian. The cost of red Star Ruby can reach at $50,000 per carat. Read more from this article from Introduction of Ruby
Some Interesting pics for Star Ruby:
Indian Star Ruby: This single peice is from the mines of tamilNadu state of south india, mine name is called parmati, dark red with good powerful 6 rayed star - (source)
Rosser Reeves Star Ruby: It is from Sri Lanka, but its early history is not known. When it was purchased by a gem dealer in London in the late 1950s, the ruby weighed 140 carats, but it was subsequently recut to center the star - (source)
Pigeon Blood Red Star Ruby: This is a choice cabachon-cut specimen of star ruby (corundum) from the fabled ruby mines in Ceylon. The surfaces of the crystal have been polished to a high lustre, and the crystal is colored a lovely dark reddish-purple color - (source)Labels: Ruby
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