Ruby Meaning and origin
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Ruby, forever known as the gemstone evoking a rich, regal feel has been a favored jewel in all jewelry forms. Ruby Jewelry also make wonderful gifts for loved ones. Being the birthstone for the month of July, ruby gemstone jewelry make great gifts for all those born in this month.
Ruby-red means passion
Only a little bit of chrome
Birthplaces of fine rubies : July
ColourĀ (almost) everything
While rubies from Burma are considered to be most valuable and sought after, other locales like East Africa are fast emerging as other sources of ruby. Heat treatment is what enhances the color of rubies and bring out their true beauty. Color remains the most important factor while choosing rubies, a rich, vivid red color is ideal.
blood ruby.Rubies found mainly in Myanmar (Burma), Africa, Sri Lanka and Thailand.These red corrundum classified among the most valuable of Gems. Rubies in Burma is blood red, pigeon blood. Siam is a dark ruby ruby while Sri Lanka is lighter than the Burmese. The red color is caused mainly by the element chromium. Ruby is classified as one of the four precious stones. The other is a diamond, sapphire, and emerald.
