Ruby Gemstone

Ruby

Ruby is classify as precious gemstone, a pink to blood red stone and a class of mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The name Ruby is referred from Latin, ruber for red. Together with the batch of high reputable gemstones, ruby is a class with the sapphire, the emerald, and the diamond.

It was first synthesized in 1902. The process of creating synthetic rubies is known as the Verneuil process. Many rubies on the market are synthetic. Only experts can distinguish between natural and synthetic rubies.

The prices of Ruby are determined by its color, the brighter of the red blood is shine, the more expensive of the price. Beside, the clarity, the cut and carat is also determined the valuable price.

Ruby is known as “Burmese Ruby” or “Pigeon’s Blood Ruby”. Ruby from Burma is famous for its exceptional coloring. However, Burmese ruby rarely exceeds several carats, large flawless Burmese rubies can be worth millions of dollars.

There are some types of Ruby that usually revolve among the market:

– Burmese Ruby : Ruby with exceptional color, that mostly are come from Burma
– Pigeon’s Blood Ruby : a Blood-red ruby with a hint of blue
– Star Ruby : Ruby that displaying asterism
– Cat’s Eye Ruby : Ruby exhibiting cat’s eye effect
– Verneuil

While, there are some ways to acknowledge the quality of Ruby:

– The Ruby, which sprays out red rays in the sunlight, is considered a superior quality gemstone.
– Ruby glowing in darkness is considered to be of a superior quality.
– Any Ruby when rubbed on a stone and the stone shows signs of rubbing and also the Ruby does not lose its weight, it is considered to be of a superior quality.

It is believe within the societies, for those who wore Ruby they can enjoy wealth and property and is blessed with children. They become fearless, and is protected from afflictions, sorrow and disasters. They become virile, the power and spirit is strengthened. Moreover, they will occupy a respected position in the society.

Anything that come up about the spirit of Ruby, it is Ruby and it is a red blood spirit for the user.

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