Ruby? – rare, expensive, beautiful, precious stone. Ruby jewelry is in great demand today among men and women. It’s not surprising, because jewelry with a gem looks luxurious and elegant, and the energy of the stone can give its owner strength, power and love.
What is a ruby
Ruby is the twin brother of sapphire, both of them come from the corundum family. Their base is transparent aluminum oxide, and the red color of the ruby is given by an admixture of chromium. Red corundums are called rubies; the name refers specifically to the color. All other corundums are sapphires, they can be the usual blue color, or have yellow, green, orange and other colors, that is, they can be fancy.
In terms of hardness, corundum is only 1 point worse than diamond (9 on the Mohs scale), so it is perfect for creating jewelry that you will never part with. Since the value of the stones is high, most often you can find gold jewelry with rubies, sometimes platinum. In silver, you will most likely be offered synthetic nanorubies, since the value and strength of natural stones makes it impractical to inlay them into soft silver.
What types of gold jewelry with ruby are there?
The most popular jewelry with rubies in gold are earrings, rings and pendants. Often, red corundums become neighbors of diamonds; such a union allows you to maximize the beauty of a ruby: even a small stone looks very bright, as in this narrow gold ring with ruby and diamonds.
Rubies are cut using the same methods as diamonds and are extremely rarely found in cabochon form. Most common:
- classic round brilliant cut;
- oval, which can be made to order,
- “marquises”, as in gold earrings, where the ruby “marquises” turned into flower petals.
Ruby jewelry for women is most often made in red gold; this color of the precious metal suits the red stone most. Rubies in white metal look simpler, to be admired, they must be truly luxurious.
A 1-carat ruby is rare in nature and such specimens are expensive, so jewelry designers prefer to place several stones side by side to visually enlarge the insert, as in this ring with 3 rubies and diamonds, or in these gold earrings.
Jewelry
Ruby looks beautiful on almost all types of jewelry. They decorate both women's jewelry (rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, tiaras, brooches, etc.) and men's (rings, bracelets, tie clips, cufflinks, cigarette cases, etc.).
Ruby earrings gained great popularity among women several decades ago, and they still remain in fashion. With changes in fashion trends, the shapes of models also change.
Girls often prefer stud earrings and long chain earrings, while older women like drop earrings or large earrings with massive stones. Track earrings with a path strewn with gems or earrings with a pendant, in which a small ruby is located at the earlobe, and a larger stone on the pendant, look interesting. Earrings with a large ruby in combination with a ring or a wide ring with a large stone will look very impressive.
Gold rings with ruby are also very popular. A ring with one or three rubies is suitable for young girls, emphasizing their feminine image. A single width ring studded with a path of small ruby stones and diamonds is in great demand today. A massive ring with a square stone will emphasize the status of a mature lady.
Jewelry with Ruby
Ruby is often used for wedding rings. It symbolizes happiness and constancy, and will give the couple in love passionate love, strong energy, which will later help in family life.
Men mainly prefer rings and rings decorated with rubies. Men's rings can be wedding rings, signet rings or casual ones. Men's accessories, such as cigarette cases and lighters, decorated with red stones, look elegant and expensive. A good watch for a man is his calling card when meeting with business partners or on dates with a woman. Decoration with stones will definitely attract the attention of your interlocutors.
Cufflinks and tie clips will emphasize the status, elegance and good taste of a man. Men's pendants with stones have their own symbolism: for some, a stone is a source of pride and admiration, and for others it has a religious meaning. Belt buckles decorated with ruby will add brutality to men and a special style to their wardrobe.
Natural ruby can have many shades - from rich red to light lilac. The color of the stone depends on its place of origin. The gem can be of the following colors:
- red color of blood or wine (the most common color of the stone);
- fiery golden;
- red-brown;
- pink (similar to spinel).
The most valuable type of ruby is “pigeon blood”, which has a purple or bluish tint.
For men
The price level of men's jewelry varies and depends on the quality of the stone and the material of the frame. In stores you can find jewelry at the following prices:
- men's silver ring with ruby – from 25,500 rubles;
Ring with Ruby - men's gold ring with ruby – from 45,500 rubles;
- cufflinks with yellow gold stones – from 65,000 rubles;
Cufflinks - gold ring with signet – from 30,000 rubles;
- tie clips - from 34,500 rubles.
Cufflinks and clip with Ruby
For women
Prices for premium jewelry with natural rubies framed in gold have the following minimum price:
- earrings – from 75,900 rubles;
Gold earrings with ruby - suspension – from 57,900 rubles;
Suspension - ring – from 38,800 rubles;
Ring - bracelet from 80,000 rubles.
Bracelet with Ruby
A more budget-friendly option are products with artificial stone (hydrothermal ruby, cubic zirconia) in a silver or gold frame. They can be purchased at the following prices:
- earrings – from 2390 rubles;
Earrings - suspension – from 950-1200 rubles;
- ring – from 3990 rubles;
- bracelet – from 22,500 rubles.
Silver bracelet with ruby
Sometimes there are inexpensive foreign products that are sold cheaper per carat. For example, a bracelet made of Indian rubies will cost about $35.
Popular types of cuts
The final cost of a precious item depends on the quality of the jeweler’s work and the number of facets of the stone. Due to its natural properties, ruby is easy to process and can be cut into any shape without cracks or chips. There are the following types of ruby cuts:
- Round classic cut. Used in diamond processing. The 57-facet cut is the most expensive option because... shows all the beauty of the gem.
- Oval cut. Visually lengthens the stone. Rubies with this type of cut are found in earrings, bracelets, and rings.
- Marquise cut. It is oval in shape with pointed corners, resembling a boat in appearance. Found in rings, earrings, pendants, and necklaces.
- Pear cut. It resembles a drop shape and has 55-56 edges. It emphasizes the depth of the bright color of the stone and looks very beautiful in pendants.
- Princess cut. Has 49, 65 or 68 edges. Resembles the shape of a square or rectangle with iridescent edges in bright light. Most often, this form of stone can be found in earrings and rings.
- Emerald cut. Has 57 or 65 edges. It is in the shape of a rectangle with cut corners and large edges. Ideally complements and emphasizes the beauty of a gold ring or pendant.
- Heart cut. It is very difficult to manufacture and has a high price. Stones without natural defects and ideal shape are suitable for this cut.
Stone setting
Ruby is a high-class mineral; its framing must be appropriate. Most often, rubies are set in white, red or pink gold, and in unique luxury products - platinum.
A bright red stone in dark shades pairs well with white gold to make it look brighter, creating a dazzling effect. A stone of a lighter shade harmonizes perfectly with yellow gold. A silver frame will draw attention to the stone and is a worthy office option.
Decorations
Stone compatibility
The ruby stone is noble and luxurious, so when paired it can only harmonize with exquisite and expensive stones. Ruby pairs very well with
- diamonds,
- with natural sea pearls,
- agate,
- amethyst,
- turquoise,
- emerald,
- coral,
- sapphire.
The mineral belongs to the fire element; it cannot be combined with water minerals and with stones of the earth element, because they will destroy each other and are not suitable in energy properties.
It is undesirable to combine ruby with onyx, malachite and obsidian in jewelry. Ruby also has contradictory compatibility with aquamarine, garnet, rose quartz and neutral compatibility with topaz.
How to wear
Ruby can be worn by both young and mature women. A light-colored and small-sized stone is more suitable for young ladies. Larger stones will emphasize the grace and taste of older women, symbolizing their maturity and prosperity.
Because ruby is a precious stone, then both the image and style of clothing of a woman should correspond to the jewelry with this stone. Discreet, elegant or luxurious outfits are most suitable. Under no circumstances should ruby products be combined with sportswear, winter or demi-season clothing. It is not recommended to wear red-colored clothing along with a ruby, because the stone will be lost and unnoticeable. The look can be emphasized with no more than two ruby jewelry.
IMPORTANT! It is not recommended to wear ruby jewelry constantly without breaks, because its strong energy can lead to overexcitation of the human nervous system and a decrease in rest.
Caring for your jewelry
Caring for jewelry involves using it carefully, storing it properly, and cleaning it from dirt. It is recommended to store ruby products separately from other gems, but it can be stored next to expensive minerals. For these purposes, you should purchase a separate box with soft walls.
The stone does not like contact with household chemicals, perfumes and the scorching rays of the sun. Before cleaning, it is better to soak the stone in water for half an hour, then remove all dirt with a soft brush dipped in soapy water.
How to distinguish from a fake
Natural ruby stone is very expensive. Back in 1835, they learned how to make a fake and it is very difficult to distinguish the authenticity of the stone, especially if the jewelry was purchased without a certificate.
However, there are several ways to help distinguish the authenticity of a stone from a fake.
- Natural stone has an even and uniform shine.
- Ruby is extremely hard and cannot be broken.
- If there are internal cracks in natural stone, they will be located in a random position, but in artificial stone, the cracks will be arranged in an orderly manner.
- In the light, natural stone will darken, while artificial stone will lighten or its color will remain unchanged.
- Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, a natural ruby will not change color, but an artificial stone will acquire an orange tint.
- If a natural ruby is placed in a glass, it will acquire a red glow, and if placed in a glass of milk, it will become lighter.
- A genuine stone may leave scratches on other gems, but a synthetic stone, on the contrary, will not.
- A fake stone quickly heats up in the palms, while a real ruby will slowly absorb human heat.
- Natural stone does not have bubbles, and if there are any, they will be the color of the stone itself.
- Under a magnifying glass, you can see orange or blue glimmers in the fake.
What is the value of natural ruby
The first stone synthesized was ruby - scientists learned to reproduce it in the laboratory back in 1837. Therefore, it is not surprising that synthetic (hydrothermal) rubies can now be found more often than natural ones. Should I look for stones of natural origin? There are at least 3 reasons to buy a natural ruby.
This is a gem
The quality of ruby synthesized in the laboratory is no worse than natural ruby. The synthetic analogue has the same structure and composition as natural corundum, but, unlike the latter, it grows in the laboratory in a few days. Like everything artificial, it is perfect - there are no flaws in it that can be seen in any stone of natural origin, imperfections that give individuality and make it special. And yet, only a ruby of natural origin can be called a precious stone. This provision is enshrined in Federal Law No. 41 “On Precious Metals and Precious Stones” dated March 26, 1998.
It's a smart investment
Synthetic rubies are several times cheaper than natural rubies, and they are also easier to cut due to their uniform structure. If you wanted to buy a 1-carat natural ruby, you would pay about 350 times the price for a synthetic corundum of the same size. The production costs of jewelry with nanorubies are lower, and the price on a jewelry counter is practically no different from the cost of jewelry with natural rubies. So, when buying jewelry with nanorubies, you always overpay, and they are unlikely to become family jewelry.
This is a talisman
If you believe in the power of talisman stones, you should choose jewelry with natural ruby, because both lithotherapists and fans of the magic of stones unanimously claim that only natural stones have special energy and magical properties. You can believe them or not, but the electron microscope proves that each gemstone has a unique supramolecular structure.
Magic properties
Ruby is considered a stone of power, so it helps to raise the authority of its owner and grow in his career.
The stone symbolizes love for individuals and for the world around us as a whole, helps to show compassion, understanding, evokes a feeling of selflessness, self-sacrifice, teaches to love and create goodness and harmony. Rubies are often given to loved ones, emphasizing your passionate and strong love for them. In its mystical meaning, ruby protects from the evil eye and damage, repels enemies and ill-wishers.
IMPORTANT! It should be taken into account that ruby enhances the prevailing qualities of a person: it makes good people kinder, and evil people angrier. Deceitful people or people with ill-willed thoughts may suffer misfortune from this stone.
People with superpowers - psychics and sorcerers - often use the magical power of ruby.
Where to buy jewelry with natural rubies
You can find a lot of advice on how to distinguish a natural ruby. But let's be realistic: it is unlikely that you will come to a jewelry store with lemon juice or take gold jewelry out of the store before purchasing it to check whether the color of the stone changes in the sun. The smartest decision is to buy ruby jewelry from a store you trust. The jewelry tag will indicate the origin of the insert; legislation requires that stones of artificial origin be marked, for example, “ruby synthetic.”
Diva jewelry stores are perhaps the best place to buy jewelry with natural rubies in St. Petersburg, because the Diva brand specializes in creating gold jewelry with natural stones. We combine modern technologies with the best traditions of the old school of jewelry, so that within our walls you will find jewelry worthy of becoming a family heirloom. A nice bonus is affordable prices from the manufacturer. Choose the real thing!
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Medicinal properties
The healing properties of ruby have been known since ancient times:
- An amulet with a stone helps increase immunity, improve metabolism, banishes depression, relieves physical and mental fatigue, and relieves insomnia.
- If you keep the stone in water for a day, such water will improve metabolism, help rejuvenate the skin and promote the healing of damaged areas of the skin.
- Lithotherapists who heal people with the help of natural stones use ruby in the treatment of hypertension, diseases of the throat, blood, joints, spine, digestive organs, epilepsy and paralysis.
- The stone helps women get pregnant, get rid of gynecological ailments, and men get rid of impotence.
- Ruby can be used to improve poor vision and hearing.
