Thursday, May 19, 2011

Rubies - The Gem of Gems


Rubies are the most amazing, bright colored gemstones that were crowned as "ratnaraj". "Ratnaraj" is a Sanskrit word, which means "king of stones". Rubies are now available in different shades of reds, and ruby rings are the absolute favorites of all times. Vibrant in its color and having a shine, rubies are certainly the most desired gemstones today. The reddish color of rubies is because of the chromium content of these gemstones. Being one of the favorite of all times, rubies are now considered as the best choice for jewelry designing.

Ruby, the word has been derived from "ruber"- a Latin word that means red. Rubies are categorized as the most precious gemstones of all fourth types, including diamonds, sapphires and emeralds. Rubies are available in various prices, depending on different factors. The very thing that affects the cost of rubies is the color. The brighter is the color, the more precious it becomes.

There are many other factors that affect the cost of rubies as well, such as the clarity of this stone, its cut, transparency and shape. The better all these things would be, the higher would be the price of this gemstone. Also, as the carat increases, the weight of the gemstone will increase, and so will its price. If you are looking for the best quality of genuine rubies, it will essentially cost a lot more. However, before you do so, make sure you have checked these stones in the laboratory for any alterations. Any gemstone that has been heated, oiled or worked on will come with a tag that says "cultured". These stones are usually cheaper when compared to the natural ones.

Rubies are considered to be one of the most favorites of all gemstones since ages. Ruby rings have now become the best choice for weddings and engagements. This gemstone has been very close to woman's heart because of its bright and vibrant color. Ruby's color represents romance, passion, love, desire, togetherness and courage. Rubies embedded in jewelry items are fantastic for all occasions. Whether it is a wedding or formal party, ruby rings, ruby embedded neck pieces and chokers and similarly other jewelry items, rubies get along very well with all types of dresses.

You can buy rubies from local jeweler or from any online store. There are some people who would prefer to purchase the ready-to-wear gemstone jewelry items, whereas there are some others who would prefer to purchase loose rubies and have their jewelry customized.








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