ruby

OVERVIEW


ABOUT RUBY

Ruby is a natural occurring gemstone found in the Earth's core. It comes in various hues of red and it is one of the most valuable gemstone. This rare gem gets its colour from traces of the element chromium. Found in a variety of shades ranging from pink to a dark red, the blood red or the pigeon-blood shade of red holds the most premium place among other rubies. Rubies normally have inclusions and ones without it are very rare to find.

Ruby Description

VALUABLE


Ruby can command the highest price of all coloured stones.


MYANMAR


Mogok mines in Myanmar (Burma) produces best rubies in the world.


Chinese Emperor


Kublai Khan had offered an entire city in exchange for a sizable ruby.

KING


In the world of gemstones, ruby is considered king of all gemstones.


CELEBRITY


Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra

FACTS


Species: Corundum

Composition: Al2O3, Aluminium Oxide

Crystal System: Trigonal

Colour: Red

Refractive Index: 1.760 -1.778

Specific Gravity: 3.99- 4.00

Fluorescence: Strong, Carmine red

Dispersion: 0.018

ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE

There are fragmented parts in an horoscope that require healing through gemstones and prayers. In ancient times, people wore ruby for protection, healing, and for seeing into the future. In ancient times, warriors used to carry ruby gemstone to win over their enemy. Those terms still stand today in modern times. Ruby represents the sun, which stands for authority, command, dedication, and passion. It leads to calm mind, stimulates the pineal gland, and detoxify the body. There are many benefits of wearing ruby in a ring finger. In a horoscope, if sun is weakly placed, or if there is need to strengthen the power of sun, then one is recommended to wear a ruby gemstone to grow, prosper in life. It is also a gemstone for love and passion, and this fascinating gem helps sore relationships to prosper and stay strong.

Gems & Astrology Effects of Ruby Gemstone

FACTS


Species: Corundum

Composition: Al2O3, Aluminium Oxide

Crystal System: Trigonal

Colour: Red

Refractive Index: 1.760 -1.778

Specific Gravity: 3.99- 4.00

Fluorescence: Strong, Carmine red

Dispersion: 0.018

3 REASONS TO LOVE THIS GEM


1
Durability

Its hardness on the Mohs scale stands at a striking 9/10, whereas the diamond stands at 10/10. Its resistance to scratches, makes it a good choice for everyday wear.

2
Symbolic meaning

Ruby has been considered a sign of romantic love for a long time. This king of gem also symbolizes passion, energy and success.

3
Astrological belief

Ancient priests and sorcerers honoured ruby above all gems, for this stone enabled them to interpret oracles and foretell the future. Ruby provide the one wearing it with mental strength and also bring in name and fame.

ASTROLOGICAL ADVICE

There are fragmented parts in an horoscope that require healing through gemstones and prayers. In ancient times, people wore ruby for protection, healing, and for seeing into the future. In ancient times, warriors used to carry ruby gemstone to win over their enemy. Those terms still stand today in modern times. Ruby represents the sun, which stands for authority, command, dedication, and passion. It leads to calm mind, stimulates the pineal gland, and detoxify the body. There are many benefits of wearing ruby in a ring finger. In a horoscope, if sun is weakly placed, or if there is need to strengthen the power of sun, then one is recommended to wear a ruby gemstone to grow, prosper in life. It is also a gemstone for love and passion, and this fascinating gem helps sore relationships to prosper and stay strong.

Gems & Astrology Effects of Ruby Gemstone

TIPS AND ADVICE


The prices of fine-quality rubies have been breaking auction records.

COLOR

Finest ruby has a pure, vibrant red to slightly purplish red hue. Medium to medium dark tones are preferred as long as the tone is not dark enough. 

CLARITY

A natural ruby shall always have inclusions; one should look out for natural inclusions. Ruby with fewer inclusions are always preferred and rare. Clearer rubies are highly valuable and their price fetch multi million rupees.

ORIGIN

Myanmar(Burma) is considered the finest source of rubies in the world. Their unique colour and glow make them rare and valuable. India, Mozambique, Kenya and Madagascar are some other important sources.

CERTIFICATION

Certification of a gemstone based on parameters set by the gem industry is of outmost importance due to the presence of fake gemstones in the market.


FAQ’s


Always clean your Rubies with mild soapy warm water using a gentle toothbrush.
The colour of rubies can range from pink to a deep red. The pigeon-blood red colour being the most rare and valuable.
Yes, definitely! Rubies are very durable and have a score of 9/10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, making them absolutely safe for everyday wear.
Historically, rubies have always signified passion, courage and love. They are the traditional birthstones for July and the gemstone for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
Ruby influence the sun in the chart and it is wore in the ring finger to get benefits from the sun One can avoid possible tax penalties, and notices, heavy fines, litigations or court cases. People who are born with exalted Sun or born with ascended sign(lagna) as Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces may wear a natural ruby.

BUYER'S GUIDE


Ruby is a pink to blood red coloured cardinal gemstone. This gem can command higher prices than any other coloured gemstone. This rare and infinitely desirable gem is the traditional birthstone for July. These sparkling royal gems not only have an aesthetic value but also provide enormous benefits to the wearer.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR


TIPS & ADVICE


1. Buy from us and be sure.

It is difficult to identify a natural ruby from a treated ruby. At Gemkart, we have the gemmological expertise of more than 20 years. We have certified rubies which comes direct from the mines that carries Authentication Report based on the 'clarity & purity' standard. Each Gemkart and Vishhwas gemstone is selected by a gemologist and enlightened with Vedic mantras.

2. Buy only natural ruby

For astrology benefits from ruby, best results comes from untreated natural ruby. So one should buy and wear only natural and untreated ruby.

3. Look for origin and clarity.

Myanmar(Burma) produces some best rubies in the world. The rutile silk found in Burmese rubies produces fine red colour, which cannot be matched by any other ruby mine in the world. Check rubies from Myanmar and Muzambique for good clarity and fire.

4. When in doubt, get in touch with us.

We have a team of gemmology experts led Soli Sethi, who is a certified gemmologist and who has spent his life for gemstones. For any kind of help related to gemstones, you can write or call us.

FAQ’s


Always clean your Rubies with mild soapy warm water using a gentle toothbrush.
The colour of rubies can range from pink to a deep red. The pigeon-blood red colour being the most rare and valuable.
Yes, definitely! Rubies are very durable and have a score of 9/10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, making them absolutely safe for everyday wear.
Historically, rubies have always signified passion, courage and love. They are the traditional birthstones for July and the gemstone for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
Ruby influence the sun in the chart and it is wore in the ring finger to get benefits from the sun One can avoid possible tax penalties, and notices, heavy fines, litigations or court cases. People who are born with exalted Sun or born with ascended sign(lagna) as Aries, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Pisces may wear a natural ruby.

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