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Gemstone Engagement and Promise Rings
What is the world without color? Without flowers, without the rainbow, or without beautiful gemstones, the world would be
a very different place. Gemstone or birthstone engagement rings are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to diamond engagement rings. Gemstone
engagement rings add a brilliant splash of color and allow more individual expression then ever before. MyJewelrySource offers a beautiful selection of truly
unique precious and semi-precious gemstone engagement rings and birthstone promise rings,
most of which are exclusively sold here.
About
Ruby: The fiery color of the
ruby symbolizes devotion, passion, desire, and luxurious
opulence. It was once believed that the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and outstanding success in affairs of the heart. Rubies were
thought to be magical, mysterious and even mystical. The more beautiful the ruby gem, it was thought the more profound and positive effect on the
owner's life. Ruby is the
birthstone for July and the
anniversary
gemstone for the fifteenth and fortieth wedding anniversaries. Rubies excel in durability with a rating of 9 on
the Mohs scale of hardness.
Enhancements: Although cutting is the most basic enhancement method necessary to
display the beauty of a
gemstone, there are many fascinating methods by which man
has demonstrated his ability to draw maximum color, luster, clarity and brilliance from nature's earthbound treasures. A basic understanding of these
enhancement techniques will add to your appreciation of the beauty, durability and value of the
gemstone jewelry
you already own, or plan to purchase in the future.
Ruby is often heat-treated to improve the color and clarity. This
practice dates back to around 50 AD. The enhancement is acceptable, safe and permanent.
You should assume that the rubies sold at MyJewelrySource are enhanced unless stated otherwise.
Buying a Ruby: Always let your taste be the final guide in making your selection.
Rubies come in a wide range of tones from stoplight red to crimson. Generally, a red that is low in or free of purple is most desirable. Reds with overtones
of orange
or pink
are fine as long as the gemstones are saturated enough to be called red. Rubies are rarely completely clean and some of the most desirable colors will often
have small inclusions. A good guideline is to first select a ruby with the best color you can find and then make sure the inclusions are slight. Rubies in
sizes of over 1 carat are considered important and sizes over 3 carats are particularly hard to find. All of the rubies at MyJewelrySource.com are red, and
as true red as we could find. Our rubies do not have purple overtones and they are nearly eye clean. Any visible inclusions are subtle and not distracting
from the beauty of the gem.
Care of Rubies: Since rubies are tough and durable, they can withstand most cleaning
methods. Steaming or ultrasonic cleaners are acceptable. Your
ruby jewelry
may be cleaned with a soft-bristled brush or a cloth with plain or soapy water. Rubies must not be put in boiling hot water.
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