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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 owners 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 natures 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. Avoid exposure to hairspray, perfume and chlorine, which can dull
gemstones.
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