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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 safe and permanent.
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.