WHY A RUBY RING IS THE BEST WAY TO SHOW YOUR LOVE.
The ruby is one of the most well-known gemstones in the world. It has an unmatched red hue like an everlasting cold flame. The ruby is hard (9.0 on the Mohs scale) and very durable; it is a sight to behold. As an unusual engagement ring, it's perfect for everyday wear because of its shape and size. When it comes to expressing your feelings, nothing beats a ruby ring.
Ancient Europeans believed that rubies were a sign of intelligence, prosperity, and success in love. These beliefs may explain why numerous European queens and empresses wore rubies, including those from Spain, England, Austria, and France. Even today, rubies are still popular among the world's aristocracy and royalty.
The word 'ruby' is derived from the Latin word 'ruber', meaning red. The ruby is the colour of our most intense feelings, such as passion, rage, love, and fury, and it is also the colour of our blood. Rubies are said to be able to tap into our deepest aspirations and link to our hearts.
Rubies are becoming popular again, usually accompanied by diamonds, as engagement rings. If you've decided on a ruby as the centre stone for your engagement ring, keep a few things in mind. This article will tell you all you need to know.
A Ruby Ring's Colour Is Very Important
Like other coloured precious stones, Rubies are considered beautiful because of their colour. The ruby is composed of the mineral corundum. This is the same material as sapphire. Ruby is the red form of sapphire. All other corundum colours are referred to as 'sapphire' except ruby, which has its own name for historical reasons. There are other red stones out there, so this is significant. However, rubies are the only gemstones to exhibit that distinct reddish-purple hue. Until the early twentieth century, Burma was the primary source of the world's rubies. Several other red gemstones were mistaken for genuine rubies in the past and still occasionally today. The question of how to distinguish between a ruby and a pink sapphire persists since rubies come in a variety of hues.
The perfect ruby is a medium-toned stone; it should be neither too dark nor too light. A ruby that is too dark will lack shine and be worth less than a slightly lighter shade. A lightly coloured ruby might be called a pink sapphire. Rubies usually have secondary colours. Pink, orange, and purple are just a few of the many secondary colours. To a large extent, these can significantly impact its value: the more orange or purple it has, the less valuable it is. The most preferred colour for rubies is a deep pigeon blood red. They have no secondary hues and are incredibly rare, making them extremely pricey.
Ruby is a tough act to follow. If you are examining a ruby ring, always inspect it under a strong white light to check the base colour and the secondary hues. As noted above, the depth of colour and the secondary colours will affect the stone's value.
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Rubies And Clarity
The clarity of rubies is very important. Clarity measures the number of inclusions (internal flaws) within the stone. Inclusions can affect the transparency of the stone and the way it reflects and emits light. Most natural rubies have inclusions. Rubies that have no inclusions are both rare and expensive.
A cut and faceted ruby with numerous inclusions will be lower in value than one with better clarity. However, in cabochons, which are shaped and polished, without facets, the presence of inclusions can enhance the ruby's appearance. Cabochons are less expensive than cut and faceted rubies.
You might see rubies advertised as 'star rubies'; these are attractive stones with crisscrossing inclusions that give a star-like effect. The effect is called asterism, it is rarely found, and they are more costly than regular rubies.
What Is The Best Way To Choose The Right Size Ruby For You?
The price of a ruby is determined by its carat weight. The price rises in direct proportion to the size and quality of the stone (i.e. a four carat ruby of similar colour and clarity will cost quite a bit more on a per carat basis than a similar 2 carat stone). As an example, if a one-carat ruby costs £1,000, you can expect a five-carat one to cost £10,000! In addition, its size has a substantial impact on its cost: Rubies greater than one or two carats are scarce; hence there is a disproportionate increase in price per carat for larger gemstones.
What Is The Best Cut And Shape For A Ruby Ring?
A variety of cuts and shapes are available for rubies. Round, princess, and pear shapes can enhance the sparkle and shine of this gemstone. Cabochon and cushion cuts might bring out any asterisms in the stone. Larger rubies may be cut into triangular or emerald cuts, but in most cases, cushion cuts, ovals and rounds are preferred in reasonably priced jewellery.
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Rubies And Accent Stones
It all depends on how much money you have available. Small ruby accent stones can add a pop of colour to a diamond ring's overall design because large rubies are hard to come by. Adding colourless diamonds to the ruby's red heat as a halo can also be done. At All Diamond, we use rubies as both centre and accent stones. You can see what our designers and artisans have come up with in our ruby and diamond rings collection.
What Precious Metal Works Best With Rubies?
Consider the impact you're having on the world. The combination of white gold and ruby is stylish and trendy. The combination of yellow or rose gold and ruby has a timeless quality. Is it in keeping with your partner's style and preferences? Find out what's out there before you make a decision.
In general, while the colour of the precious metal is a matter of taste, we would avoid using sterling silver in ruby rings. Silver is not very durable, and choosing it will be a false economy.
How Should You Care For Your Ruby Jewellery?
The Mohs hardness scale places ruby (corundum) at nine, which ranks just behind diamond in hardness. Rubies do not suffer from cleavage, meaning they are not brittle and can withstand daily wear. You can clean your ruby jewellery with dishwashing soap in a mild solution of warm water. However, if your ruby has been glass filled, never immerse the stone in water. Clean such rubies with a moistened towel. Occasionally get the ring (or any other fine jewellery) professionally checked for damage and appropriate cleaning.
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Enhancements And Treatments – Do They Affect A Ruby's Price?
A common practice in the jewellery industry is to use treatments and enhancements. Treatments and enhancements are used to strengthen the ruby's colour and enhance clarity. The majority of rubies undergo some form of treatment. A ruby's vivid red colour can be improved by removing the secondary colours with heat treatment. Using this method, you may also brighten it and eliminate minor imperfections.
Expect your ruby to have been heat-treated as a general rule. In most cases, the gem's value is unaffected. Some voids and surface-reaching cracks are filled with glass in low-grade ruby stones. As a result, the ruby appears to be more clear. The problem is that filling with glass makes the stone more susceptible to damage. Glass-filled rubies are less valuable than heated rubies because of this.
It is worthwhile to ask the jeweller about treatments. But do not reject a ruby that has been heat treated. Glass filled rubies should come at a lower price!
Are Ruby Rings Worth Their Price?
When it comes to gems, rubies command some of the highest prices per carat.
Be ready to invest anywhere from £100 to over £1,000 per carat on rubies. In the final analysis, it doesn't matter how much money you spend on a ruby ring; watching your partner's eyes light up when you propose with one will be priceless. In doing so, you will reveal the depth of your affection for them. A ruby engagement ring is a sign that you're sure you've found the one special person in the world with whom to spend the rest of your life. A ruby ring is a perfect way to make a statement.
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All Diamond's Ruby And Diamond Jewellery
At All Diamond, our UK-based designers and craftspeople have created several diamond and ruby jewellery collections. We are proud to offer their work with our lifetime workmanship guarantee. You can examine whatever you buy, and if it is not the ideal purchase, you can return or exchange the item.
We are sure that we have designs that will inspire you and make the perfect gift for somebody special or as a treat for yourself.
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