What can you possibly say in praise of one of the finest gemstones that were ever unearthed for any amount of words fall short when praising the rich red ruby? Aptly describes as 'ratnaraj' or the king of jewels, rubies are not only one of the most beautiful of all gemstones but also one of the rarest and most sought after. The rich red color of rubies have for centuries won many a hearts besides adorning many men and women alike.
Exuding the most basic feelings of love and passion, rubies are considered the most romantic of all gemstones and are therefore highly recommended as presents to woo the ladies. The most sought after color of rubies is the 'pigeon blood rubies' which are a rich shade of uniform red with no blotches in the stone. These are also the most coveted variety of rubies and hence also the most expensive. There are also paler versions of rubies where the prices are also correspondingly low. We all know color is the discerning factor of gemstones and the prices are directly proportionate to the desired color which is true in case of all gemstones.
Rubies, like sapphires belong to the corundum family. The hardness of these stones is an additional feature that makes rubies so sought after in every form of jewelry. In fact rubies score 9 on Moh's scale the yardstick to measure hardness in gemstones. Like sapphires rubies are also heat treated which brings out the rich red color of these gemstones.
Rubies have a regal air about them and have been a part of the personal collection of many a king and queen over the centuries from every possible corner of the world. Even today these resplendent gemstones are flaunted by women with great lan and there is hardly a red carpet event where rubies don't make their presence felt.
The charming ruby is said to bring love, confidence and loyalty in a relationship and are recommended for couples. They also instill stamina, vitality and strength in an individual. Rubies are also beneficial to the health of the wearer. These ravishing stones are said to balance one's blood sugar level besides energizing the reproductive system.
Rubies have immense beauty besides being endowed with some wonderful qualities. It is therefore no wonder that this is one gemstone that has stood the test of time and remained fashionable for centuries.
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