Ruby is known as the "Lord of the Gems" because of its rarity and beauty. Derived from the Latin word "ruber", it means red. For those born in the month of july ruby is the birth stone and for those born under the sun sign of cancer it is the zodiacal lucky charm. For those celebrating their 15th and 40th wedding anniversary this is an ideal gift. It is also considered lucky to wear Ruby jewelry on Tuesdays. Rubies are the most valuable members of the corundum family. the stone of love is ruby and love quarrels can be reconciled by the ruby. The history and the genuineness of ruby jewelry shall be gone through now.
The Ruby in History:
Throughout the ancient and medieval periods rubies were prized especially by royalty. They could be found in many a crown and other jewelry. However, at the time they had difficulty distinguishing the difference between rubies and spinel . For nearly 1000 years rubies are known to be mined. Afghanistan including the mines at Jegdaek-Gandamak which is located near Kabul province has given us some of the most prominent rubies. When a ruby turns a deeper red, a danger for the wearer is signified which is a legend.
Two sides of ruby jewelry:
Wonderful children are born and there is abundance of wealth to those who wear rubies is a strong belief among people. As sorrow and pain is warded away by this gemstone the wearer is always courageous and happy too. If the ruby is genuine only then this is possible while on the other hand trouble is spelled by a defected red gemstone. Black color that spreads along the gem is one of the most prominent defects that one encounters with rubies. Problems are brought to the family by a red dull stone according to astrologers and gemologists and problems are brought to parents by a ruby that is more of a maroon shade or double shaded. Another common defect is a spotted Ruby that can cause distress due to wounds.
Color Variations:
· The most desirable gemstones and in highest demand are the vivid ,intense reds similar to the Burmese ruby
· Red with yellowish to orange tones are the shades in which rubies are found.
· Blue to purple tones are some other shades in which rubies can be found.
Superior and inferior quality of Ruby Jewelry:
Placing a ruby in the sunlight is one of the easiest methods of finding the genuineness of a ruby jewelry. The gemstone is of superior quality if it produces red rays. When a ruby is rubbed on a stone it does not lose any weight which is another aspect of superior quality . On the other hand the inferior quality are dull, may have cracks or depressions, may lack in shine and maybe brittle.
In the corundum family rubies are the most valuable ones.Large gem quality rubies can be more valuable than comparably sized diamonds and are certainly rarer. We associate the color red with the universal feelings of love and passion, so it's no wonder that ruby jewelry has always been in demand. Symbols of success , devotion, integrity, health, and passion are indicated by ruby jewelry and gemstones. Wearing a ring on the left hand or in a brooch on the left side would give the magical ability to live in peace among enemies was a great belief once upon a time. The ruby is a very brilliant stone and is also a very hard, durable, and wearable stone. For any piece of jewelry the ruby makes an unusually fine choice because of these characteristics.
