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About Ruby

What colour is Ruby?

The colour of Ruby is red and represents colour of love, passion & power.

Where does the name Ruby derive from?

The name Ruby is derived from the Latin word "Rubens” meaning "red” A.K.A. the “King of Gemstones” - Sanskrit language Ruby is called "Ratnaraj”, which translates to "King of Gemstones”.

What is the symbolism of Ruby?

Ruby inspires passion & love.

What gemstone family does Ruby belong to?

Ruby belongs to the Corundum gemstone family.

Is Ruby a birthstone?

Yes, Ruby is a birthstone and it represents July.

What anniversary does Ruby represent?

Ruby represent the 40th wedding anniversary.

What is the hardness of Ruby?

Ruby is 9.0 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered a very robust structure.

Where is Topaz geographically Ruby?

The most revered Rubies come from Burma / Myanmar while equally fine rubies have been recently discovered in Tanzania and Mozambique.

Are there any interesting facts regarding Ruby?

One of interesting fact is that 167 carat Edwardes Ruby - in honour of Maj.-Gen. Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes (1819-68) who served for the British in India.

Does Ruby have any inclusions?

Fine Rubies are quite scarce in sizes above 3 karats. Inclusions don’t affect the quality of a Ruby unless they decrease transparency or “life” i.e. vibrancy of the stone.

What is the cleaning procedure for Ruby?

Ruby is very durable due to its high hardness, making it easy to clean.

What are the value factors of Ruby?

The value factors of Ruby are its rarity, intensity of colour as well as its brilliance and the "life" of the stone. Size of the Ruby is also a value factor.