Tuesday, May 20, 2014

The Precious Gemstone Ruby


Ruby is distinguished for its bright red color, being the most stunning red gemstone. The ruby is considered as one of the four precious stones which includes sapphire, the emerald and the diamond


 


Ruby is most popular gemstones, used extensively in Jewelry. Ruby is used in all forms of jewelry. 


It is used both as centerpiece gemstone in pendants and rings, as well as a secondary stone to complement other gemstones such as Diamonds. Star Ruby is polished as cabochons, and, if clear, can be extremely valuable.


 


Large Ruby gems are extremely rare and valuable. Fine colored Ruby with a deep red color and excellent transparency can reach several thousand dollars a carat. 


Synthetic Rubies are inexpensive and often used as a cheap substitute for natural rubies.


Ruby is the birthstone for July. When you have found 'your' ruby, don't hesitate: hang on to it!



  



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