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 The deep-red tone of a Ruby evokes feelings of power, passion, and intense love. No wonder why the Ruby has been celebrated as one of the most beautiful gemstones ever exchanged between lovers. Ruby rings are often given as a declaration of romantic feelings, and ruby earrings are a favorite present for Valentine's Day or anniversaries.
Folklore about the ruby has been circulated throughout India for over 2 thousand years and given the Sanskrit name, "ratnarja" which translates as "King of the Gemstones." Whenever a spectacular Ruby crystal was found, the emperor sent out his notables to meet the precious gemstone and gave it a royal welcome. Then the precious stones were set into ruby rings, necklaces, and other lavish jewelry.
Ruby is a red variety of the multi-colored Corundum family and consists of aluminum oxide and chrome. How does the Ruby get it's brilliant color? Chrome. However, chrome is also responsible for causing a multitude of fissures and inclusions inside the crystals.
Only very few ruby crystals could grow undisturbed to considerable sizes and crystallize to form a perfect gemstone. That makes fine Ruby's over 3 carats extremely rare.
Few people require perfection when a ruby is concerned. Rubies are valued by their color first, and transparency (or lack of inclusions) second. The gemstone ruby is found all over the world including Myanmar, Pakistan, Viet-N am.
Birthstone: July.
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Moh's scale: Grade 9.
Worth: Expensive.
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