Ruby Gemstone

A brief Introduction: Ruby gemstone is one of the highest valued gemstones.   Ruby has been prized for centuries because of its excellent hardness of 9.00 on Mohs scale. Ruby is one of the most precious and sought after gemstone available in the market today. This price of ruby gemstone is determined first by its redness and then with the cut and carat. The three types of precious gemstones are emerald, ruby, and sapphire composing the same material that is corundum but, the Corundum that is red in color is known as a “Ruby”. The amount of chromium determines the depth of the color. More the chromium present, more the presence of red color in ruby. Ruby is called by different names in different languages. It is known as Padmaraga in Sanskrit, Rugal in Urdu, Manik in Hindi, Manik in Marathi, and Yakrit in Persian. This gemstone represents the planet Sun which is the source of all energies. Sun signifies life, happiness, nobility, courage, an...

Ruby gemstone is regarded as the one of the best looking and fascinating gemstone due to its attractive color, cut and physical properties. It is a most desirable gemstone due to its hardness, durability, luster and rarity. Over the years, due to its compelling features the red color ruby gemstone has emerged being one of the most desirable gemstone in the gemstone market. Rubies of large sizes are even rarer than the diamonds and exceed all other gemstones in terms of value. Red is such a strong, vibrant color is the key to its popularity. They are also often used as an alternative to a diamond in engagement rings. No wonder since the ruby gemstone also represents love and passion ruby engagement and wedding rings are worn by most of the women including celebrities. Rubies throughout time have been said to have many positive effects and mystical powers. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful fee...