Ruby – Undisputed Ruler of Gemstones

Ruby is a beautiful Gemstone deriving its name form “ruber”, which means red in Latin. A Ruby is a blood-red colored Gemstone, which is a variety of the mineral corundum.

Presence of Chromium element is responsible for the luscious red color of Ruby. The Ruby is considered precious stone like the emerald, and the diamond. The Ruby is believed to be the most influential gem in the universe, and is linked with many cosmological signs. Owning a Ruby is symbolizes contentment and peace. Given as a gift, the Ruby ring is a symbol of friendship and love. The Ruby is also the emblem of vivacity and royalty.

Ruby is the birthstone for July and also the anniversary Gemstone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage. The history of Ruby mining dates back more than 2,500 years ago. Red color of Ruby helps in increasing enthusiasm and interest, sparks more energy, renders confidence to chase your dreams and also protects form fears and anxieties.

Fire of Ruby is unmatchable; no red Gemstone can be compared to its sizzling and rich hues. It has been the inspiration for countless legends and myths. It was believed that a Ruby brings good fortune. Ruby is also associated with love, passion, power, and is said to be excellent for rulers and leaders.

Ruby Gemstone is loved for its sheer beauty and adorable properties.

Birthstone: July
Hardness: 9
Toughness: Very good
Specific gravity: 4.00 (+/- .03)
Refractive index: 1.76 to 1.77
Double refraction: -0.008
Main sources: Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, India
Reaction to heat: Very good, remain stable mainly

Actress Marlene Dietrich, actress Mary Pickford, Saudi Arabian princess Mouna Al Rashid, Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Elizabeth II, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis are among the admirers of this world class Gemstone.

The red of a Ruby Gemstone may involve different nuances depending on its place of origin. Burmese Ruby is regarded to be the most valuable one. If someone refers to Burmese Ruby Ring then she/he is surely talking about top luxury type. Burmese Ruby possesses a rich, full red with a slightly bluish color. The color is sometimes referred to as 'pigeon-blood-red'. The color of a Burmese Ruby is regarded as exceptionally vivid. It is said to display its unique brilliance in any light, be it natural or artificial.

Pure red colored Thai Ruby also holds great significance in the eyes of Gemstone lovers. Thai Ruby gained immense popularity in mid of seventies and early eighties.

For an elongated moment India was regarded as the Ruby's classical country of origin. The term 'corundum', used today, is derived form the Sanskrit word 'kuruvinda'. 'Ratnaraj' is the Sanskrit word for Ruby which means 'king of the Gemstones'.