MAGICAL BENEFITS:
Ruby is associated with love, passion and marital harmony. It is a symbol of excellent health and vigour. It has been believed to make its wearer more aware, focused, alert, bold and courageous. The owner of ruby can obtain a certain level of luxury, popularity and prestige. It is known to ward off evil eye, attract friends and good luck. Individuals experiencing depression and insecurity find solace in this ancient red gem. It can also help in discovering one’s true destiny and calling.
PRICE:
The 4 Cs (Colour, Clarity, Cut and Carat weight), origin and the type of treatment if any determine the price of ruby. Natural untreated rubies of rich red colour, great quality and large size are very expensive. Burma and South Africa are known for the best rubies in the world. Rubies hailing from the Mogok deposit in Burma have very high price due to their vivid red colour. Other sources of rubies are India, Thailand, Australia, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Brazil, Namibia, Japan, and Colombia. Sri Lanka is popular for pink rubies. But here we must understand that better origin does not mean best quality ruby. Sometimes even a good origin’s ruby might be of inferior quality than a ruby from less popular origin. Nowadays majority of the rubies are heat treated, colour diffused or their fractures are filled with lead glass to enhance the appearance. It is important for the seller to disclose the information about any treatment the ruby has been put through. These treated rubies cost much less. Hence with so many options in hand, if a buyer has a firm budget and set of priorities then it becomes easy for him/her to buy a ruby that is best suited for them.
POPULAR SHAPES:
Rubies can be cut into all shapes including asscher, princess, emerald, cushion, and radiant although round, oval, pear, and marquise rubies are the most prevalent.
GIFTING OCCASIONS:
Rubies make fantastic gifts for many different occasions but are especially appropriate for romantic gestures. This gemstone is gifted to couples celebrating 15th and 40th anniversaries. Being the birthstone of the month of July, it is an appropriate gift for July borns too.
So when are you planning to add this beauty to your jewellery collection…
