Ruby


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Ruby, like Sapphire, is a variety of the mineral, corundum. Most Rubies are mined in Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka and Africa. All locations produce gemstones of varying sizes, qualities and colors of red. Most gemstones, including diamond, need enhancement through cutting or treatment to be enjoyed in jewelry. Since antiquity, most Ruby has been heated to permanently intensify its dazzling shades of red. This process may leave traces of the material used for heating in the natural inclusions of Ruby.

The ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum. It is a fairly common mineral, but rarely occurs in transparent materials. Even though large quantities of rubies are mined each year, only a fraction of one percent of these are gem quality. Due to their rareness in higher qualities and larger sizes, in recent years the price of rubies has been increasing greatly each year. The ruby has always been cherished throughout history. It has had many legends and beliefs surrounding it's beauty. There are beliefs that the wearer is blessed with health, wisdom, and success in matters of the heart, and wealth.

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