Corundum is not always ruby, and other varieties of gem-quality corundum that are not red are known as sapphires. Pure corundum is colourless and it is the slight trace of elements such as chrome, iron, titanium and vanadium that creates the colour. The close relationship between rubies and sapphires has only been understood since the beginning of the nineteenth century. Before then it was believed that red garnets or spinels were also rubies. In fact the ‘Black Ruby’ and the ‘Timur Ruby’ in the British Crown Jewels are spinels rather than actual rubies. The balas ruby is a type of spinel; Bohemian rubies are derived from rose quartz and Siberian rubies are really pink or red tourmalines.

Ruby forms as crystal within metamorphic rock and they have been mined for more than 2000 years. The most prolific ruby mines are in Myanmar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka and Africa and rubies are ranked as among the most valuable of the world’s gemstones. Although a lot of rubies are mined, high quality rubies are actually very rare. This scarcity of good rubies is due to chrome. The chrome is responsible for giving the ruby its gorgeous red colour, but when the ruby was being formed deep in the earth’s crust it was also the chrome that caused the huge amount of cracks and fissures within the crystal. Only a few rubies had the ideal conditions in which they could grow to a large size and stay in perfect condition, and this is why there are so few rubies of more than 3 carats in existence. One consequence of this rarity is that a ruby of large size with few inclusions can sometimes fetch more money at auction than a comparable diamond and the most expensive ruby ever sold at auction in 1988 was 15.97 carat gem that went for $3.63 million.

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The ruby is the oldest or first known of all precious stones, dating far back in the early history of Chaldea and Babylonia. The finest specimens, as well as the largest quantities, are found in Upper Burma, and at the present time over one-half of the world's supply comes from this locality. The rubies found in Ceylon, Siam and Australia have not the deep rich color of the burmese ruby which is a shade of red slightly inclined to the purple and is often called "Pigeon Blood Ruby." The value of rubies depends upon their color and transparency.

The red sapphire or ruby is the most valuable of the corundum family, and when found of a good color, pure and brilliant, and in sizes of one carat and larger, it is much more valuable than a fine diamond of the same size.

Rubies and Sapphires are scientifically the same stone, differing only in color. Corundum, the predominating mineral of both, is composed of nearly pure alumina. The coloring substance, which differentiates rubies and sapphires, is believed to be chromium. In the scale of hardness the gem ranks as No. 9 and is thus the hardest of all substances excepting the diamond. Color is the most important factor in determining the value of the ruby. The gem is always more or less imperfect, but its freedom from bad imperfections is also important. Since fine rubies of all sizes are extremely rare, the price increases very rapidly with an increase in size, and a fine ruby of more than four carats commands an extraordinary price and can be said to be the most valuable of all gems, exceeding greatly a diamond of equal weight. The color of the ruby varies from the lightest rose tint to the deepest carmine, but the rarest and most valuable shade is known as Pigeon Blood. This is the color of arterial blood. The ruby has always been greatly admired, and many say that the ruby in the British Crown is the most beautiful gem they have ever seen.

The ruby is found in limestone deposits on side hills, but the largest quantity is found in alluvial deposits of gravel and clay in riverbeds. These deposits are about fifteen to twenty feet below the surface and from a few inches to five feet in thickness. This material called "byon" is mined or removed and put through a washing process by which the rubies are recovered.

The genuine ruby is gotten from the mineral known as corundum. Emery, so much used, is an impure form of corundum. The superbly blood-red color of the perfect ruby is produced by the very tiny portions of impurity in the substance after they have been crystallized by Nature's wonderful processes. All genuine--that is natural stones, contain certain tiny flaws and blemishes and characteristic peculiarities. The fewer these flaws the rarer the gem. Imitation stones get their imperfections during manufacture, and as the chemists are more careful than Nature, these imperfections are less noticeable. By the following differences between the real and the artificial, you can test your ruby. A real ruby contains irregularly shaped bubbles; the imitation ruby contains bubbles that are perfectly round. Natural rubies all have a silky sheen, due to a number of tiny parallel lines going in three definite directions; imitation stones never have this characteristic.

While lab-created rubies and sapphires have a distinct use in jewelry, they can never affect the sale of the real gems any more than is the case with imitation pearls. Aside from the fact that the imitation can always be ultimately detected, the person desiring to purchase a ruby, as a ruby, and as a work of beauty and distinction wants a gem which he knows is one of nature's rarities and is therefore possessed of intrinsically great value. A good illustration of this fundamental feeling is given by Mr. Zell a noted mineralogist, who says, "Many perfect copies of the Sistine Madonna have been made by good artists, the original is priceless, the copies at the most are worth a few hundred dollars, this is the relation of a gem made in nature's laboratory to one produced by the chemist."

Today, the ruby is still considered one of the most valuable and beautiful of the precious stones. Artisans of fine jewelry throughout the world continue to utilize this fine gem in their creations. Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July.

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Our response to color is actually much more complex than most people realize. It’s a mixture of instinct, cultural conditioning and the result of personal experiences and associations. We can see instinctive responses in nature, warning colors like red, orange and acid green are associated with being poisonous and animals have evolved to avoid those colors (as other animals have evolved to mimic those warning colors as self-protection. Associations of colors naturally come from our environment too, the blue of the sky, the gold of the sun, the green of grass, the red of blood and orange of fire, all produce memories and emotions. However, the memories and emotions about fire colors for example would be very different for someone who associates them with a log fire on an winter evening and someone who has had the misfortune to be caught in a house or car fire. Often negative memories mean a “gut response” to a color; the person might not even be aware on a conscious level why they just “don’t like” a color. These individual responses are one of the reasons why you should wear colors and jewelery that you are drawn to, rather than wearing things that you are “told” are right for you. You can’t feel confident and relaxed in clothes that you don’t feel comfortable in.

One of the biggest cultural differences in the symbolism of color is with black and white. In the West white is the color of purity, innocence and marriage, in the Eastern traditions white is the color of mourning and grief, while black is the color of funerals and death in the West.

The power of color to enhance or detract from our appearance is very marked, if you have ever experienced having a personal color analysis session you can’t have failed to be amazed how with some colors draped round your neck you look old, wan and even lopsided! Yet with others, you look younger, prettier and more vibrant. Basically, what color analysis does is to examine your natural skin tone and classify it as “cool” fair complexion with a cool bluey undertone or “warm” where your skin tones are peachy to golden yellow. This dual classification is then subdivided once more according to how intense your other coloring (eyes/hair) is. Of the two cool skin tones the darker coloring is termed “Winter”, she has dark, black or steel grey hair and looks best in clear, bright, true primary colors. The “Summer” person has ash blonde to mid brown hair, they look best in clear cool, subtle shades. The two warm skin tone classifications are “Spring” and Autumn”. Autumn people have dark brown hair with reddish lights, they look best in warm, earth like tones which work with the natural glow of the skin. Spring people have lighter hair, normally blonde or red and look best in the lighter, warm colors. Although this may seem a very prescriptive way to choose outfits it doesn’t in fact mean you can’t wear any colors, it’s just the shades you need to be careful of.

I’m going now to look at the colors of gemstones and detail some of the associations with stones of particular colors.

Blue Gemstones
Blue Agate, Lapis Lazuli, tanzanite, Sapphire, Topaz, Chalcedony, Iolite, Sodalite, Azurite, Blue Tourmaline, Spinel, Aquamarine, Blue Goldstone and blue moonstone are all blue stones.

Blue is said to induce calm, peace, creativity and serenity in the wearer. It is also linked to clarity of mental thought, inspiration and helps with meditation.

Yellow Gemstones
Amber, Citrine, Carnelian, Sapphire, Garnet, Tigers Eye, Topaz, Beryl, Jasper and Tourmaline all have yellow forms.

Yellow stones are said to draw attention to the wearer and build self esteem and confidence. Like the sun they illuminate, warm and cheer the wearer.

Orange Gemstones
Coral, Chalcedony, Zircon, Citrine, Sardonyx, Sapphire, Garnet, Fire Opal, Amber, Sunstone, Carnelian, Topaz, and Agate all have orange forms.

As with yellow stones, the flamboyance of orange draws attention to the wearer, it is linked with creativity, energy and sexual ttractiveness. It’s a “notice me”! “Pay attention” color to wear.

Red Gemstones
Garnet, ruby, Poppy Jasper, Sponge Coral, Sapphire, Red Jasper, Beryl, Tourmaline, Alexandrite and Spinel all have red forms.

Red is associated with excitement, energy and passion. It’s bold, fiery and linked with courage. A red gemstone is probably the most popular choice for jewelery because of it’s boldness and eye catching quality (red and orange are the colors that we see first at a distance).

Green Gemstones
Tsavorite Garnet, Opal, Sapphire, Malachite, Serpentine, Jade, Peridot, Gaspeite, Tourmaline, emerald, Jadeite, Jasper, Zircon, Beryl, Adventurine,Topaz and Alexandrite all have Green forms.

Green because of its vegetative associations is linked with fertility and wealth, it is also said to the be most relaxing color of all to look at and hence to be soothing and calming to wear.

Violet
Flourite, Amethyst, Charoite, Suglite, Jasper, Tanzanite, Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Agate, Chalcedony, Tourmaline and Spinel all have purple/violet forms.

Purple has been associated for centuries with royalty, power and wealth, more recently it has been liked with spirituality, creativity and insight.

Black
Onyx, Agate, Snowflake Obsidian, Jet, Black Spinel, Black Pearl, Haematite.

Black or the absence of color/light has many symbolisms, the color of mourning and grief, the color of high fashion and chic, sexy dressing. In jewelery, black stones are said to protect the emotions of the wearer from being displayed, allowing the wearer to remain mysterious.

Aqua/Turquoise Stones
Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Amazonite, Opal, Tourmaline, Apatite.

The color of water or of the sea these stones are loved for their associations with the coolness and cleanliness of pure water. Blue/green stones are said to promote feelings of tranquility and help with meditation as well as inspiring creativity in the wearer.

Pink
Beryl, Kunzite, Sapphire, Rubellite Garnet, Pink Jasper, Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Topaz, Pink Pearls, Strawberry Quartz, Champagne Quartz.

Pink has many of the same qualities as red, only as you would expect, they are gentler and more muted. Said to help with feelings of anger and isolation. Pink represents friendship, love and trust.

White/Clear Stones
Diamond, Sapphire, Opal, Moonstone, Topaz, Pearls, Beryl, Zircon

White and clear stones represent purity and truth and are often used as protective stones. Associated with the moon and femininity they are often given to celebrate loving landmarks in peoples lives such as engagements, weddings and anniversaries.

Brown Stones
Amber, Agate, Smoky Quartz, Topaz, Sapphire, Diamond, Tourmaline, Zircon

Brown is the color of the earth and the simple truths in life. Brown stones are said to promote wisdom, health, gravitas and stability in the wearer.

To summarize then, color is a very powerful tool to use in projecting yourself to other people. It is also helpful in creating a desired mood or feeling through its personal associations. Use it with care!!

Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever. ~Author Unknown

As a chubby toddler, with wings, holding a weapon approaches towards so-called singles, everybody seems infected with the mush in the air.

Yesterday, Loveland Chamber of Commerce unveiled the official 2010 Loveland Valentine Card in US. Loveland resident named Tracie Jenkins designed the winning card.

The card is a classic black and white picture shot in the 1940s. It shows a brother and sister as toddlers, sitting on the ledge of Loveland’s Feed & Grain building. It also features a big red heart in the backdrop and writing, along with old postcards on it.

Tracie, 38 said that the two toddlers are actually her mother-in-law, Barbara Jenkins’ cousins, Larry and Faye. She actually found the picture in a suitcase Barbara Jenkins possessed with old photographs.

Likewise, whomsoever is essential in turning this lovelorn eventful day, strives to provide the best of the articles for couples to exchange their expressions of love.

With romantic ideas like naming a star after her or arranging thousand flowers; to heat up the ambience with passion, it can only be with some fiery and ruddy ruby jewelry.

Ruby is conferred as lord of gems. Amongst all, extravagant sparkling gemstones discovered before and now, the crimson is most preferable. Its sensuous shade complemented with sinless white innocence of diamonds stimulates hidden feelings inside hearts.

Now, when jewelry is on mind with ruby as gemstone, there are endless choices flooding your mind. However, leading online jewelers are all set to flaunt such alluring style statements for your girlfriend or wife.

The world’s finest ruby gems are offered to buyers this season of love, suiting all pockets. Nevertheless, timeless scintillation is always the first demand. “Your wish is my command”, is the actual attitude of jewelers across US.

Fine, fresh, flawless piece like a red ruby key pendant embellished with diamonds can surely carry your message of love in a much polished way than the dart of Cupid. It actually symbolizes the key to her heart with those lovely gemstones as the charming mushy intentions.

This Valentine’s Day, this strikingly impeccable affectionate jewelry charm is the trend for the fairer sex.

Apart from this, other innovative designs stacked in the display comprise Ruby Silver Designer Heart Pendant in white gold. In addition, Ruby and Diamond Designer Heart Pendant in white gold is also creating an impact over the minds of the fashionable tribe.

Bring such love drenched, refined ruby jewelry for your lady love and promise your future with her affection, for lifetime.

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An Overview of Birthstones

Although a connection between gemstones and the months of the year has been traced back as far as the first century, evolving interpretations have prompted the association of multiple birthstones with each month of the year. Jewelry incorporating a person’s birthstone is a highly personalized and cherished gift. Here we examine the birthstone associated with each month of the year based on commonly accepted modern birthstone interpretations:

January: Best recognized for their rich reddish brown color, Garnets actually span a range of colors including orange, violet, green and yellow. It is perhaps due to the deep red color common to this coveted gem that it was long associated with healing powers for blood related ailments.

February: February’s birthstone, Amethyst, gets its name from the Greek term “amethystos,” which means not drunk. Historically associated with sobriety, the amethyst is a type of quartz occurring naturally in rocks and appearing in various shades of purple.

March: March’s birthstone, the Aquamarine, has been associated with courage and happiness. With hues ranging from pastel blue to teal to deep blue, it is apparent why the Aquamarine’s name is derived from the Latin terms meaning “sea” and “water.” The bloodstone is another commonly accepted birthstone for March.

April: April boasts possibly the most desirable birthstone, the diamond. Highly regarded worldwide for its unmatched beauty, strength and historical significance, April’s birthstone is also given as a symbol of love and impending marriage today.

May: Vibrant green characterizes May’s birthstone, the emerald. Emeralds comprise the green variety of the mineral beryl, while March’s birthstone Aquamarine is beryl’s blue variety. Emeralds have historically been associated with good luck and long life and have been thought to aid in eye health.

June: The modern June birthstone is the pearl. Pearls are the only birthstones that are created by a living organism, the oyster. An oyster will secrete nacre, an iridescent, lustrous substance, onto a foreign object as a natural defense mechanism, a process that can eventually form a pearl. Today, most pearls are cultured pearls, or pearls that are created after humans introduce irritants to prompt oysters to secrete nacre in a controlled environment.

July: Though July’s birthstone, the ruby, is associated with a deep red, the natural ruby can range from pink to brown. The Ruby was in ancient times considered to possess magical powers and was believed to change colors to warn its owner of danger. Ruby’s vibrant color, hardness second only to diamonds and rarity make it one of the most valuable gemstones.

August: Peridot, the modern August birthstone, ranges in color from light yellow-green to bright green to olive green, depending on its iron content. The Peridot is an extremely old gem, though it has seen fluctuations in popularity over time. A mid 90s discovery of a massive Peridot deposit prompted a modern day surge in Peridot availability and popularity.

September: September’s birthstone, the sapphire, can span many colors but is most well-known for its rich blue variety.

October: The birthstone of October is the Opal, a highly regarded stone emitting a rainbow of colors. The Opal is admired for its iridescence and, unlike other gemstones, is not characterized by a crystalline structure.

November: The modern birthstone of November is Topaz. Topaz, occurring in a variety of colors but most commonly yellow, has been incorporated into striking jewelry for hundreds of years. Derived from a Sanskrit term meaning “fire,” the term Topaz was at one time used to describe any yellow gem.

December: Turquoise may be the most commonly accepted birthstone for December today, though blue topaz and tanzanite are also associated with the month of December. Like many stones, turquoise has historically been linked to desirable virtues. This non-transparent stone has been said to promote mental clarity as well as trust and kindness.

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If you want to buy a ruby necklace, there are a few tips that will come in handy. For one, you should know that rubies are very hard and do not deface or scratch easily. They are extremely durable and so they are great as gifts for people who you know will be wearing them frequently.

The size, the quality and color of the ruby will decide the price that you pay, and larger stones are more expensive while clear rubies with little or no inclusions will cost more than those with visible inclusions. A ruby without inclusions can cost you twice as much as another that is much bigger but with some inclusions within.

Always ask the jeweler to see your ruby necklace under a microscope before agreeing to buy it, so that you can check it out up close and make sure that you are getting only the highest in quality.

Also remember when you are buying a ruby necklace that very often, rubies have some form of a surface coating that is used to camouflage surface fractures and such coatings will wear off in time.

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ruby is a variety of the species Corundum, and is one of the most sought-after precious colored gems in the world. The word ruby is said to come from the Latin word "rubber" or "rubens," which means red.

In ancient Sanskrit, ruby is called "ratnaraj," or "king of precious stones." Centuries ago, people believed that if a ruby were placed in a pot of water, it would cause the water to boil. People also believed that if rubies were placed beneath the skin, they would generate a mystical force field that would protect the wearer from mishaps. Red is also the color of blood--the life force of all mankind.

Ruby gemstones look best as parts of formal evening jewelry when paired with diamonds, black onyx or dark blue sapphire. More casual combinations include softer contrasts of brilliant ruby reds with clear quartz, emerald or pearls. To see a selection of handmade artisan jewelry featuring ruby, click here. Ruby is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works especially well to enhance the luster of green or hazel eyes.

Rubies became a popular colored stone among European royalty and other nobility because of their intense red color. Whenever a ruby was found, the emperor/royalty sent out people to see and welcome the precious stone. The ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to the God Krishna could be granted the life of an emperor in their next lives.

The ruby is often associated with the emotions of love, passion, majesty, power and anger. Rubies are also believed to open the heart, attract others, and overcome fear. They were also said to help predict the future if they change color or intensity. Rubies were first mined 2500 years ago. While they originated in Sri Lanka, today rubies are found in Thailand, Mynamar, and Kenya.

Mohs' Hardness score is based on a 10 point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as Talc. Ruby gets a score of 9, meaning that it is very scratch resistant and therefore suitable as a component of jewelry. Ruby gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft rag and mild soap and water. Other methods, including ultra-sonic cleaners, are also okay as long as they are not oiled. Avoid harsh chemicals when cleaning your handcrafted jewelry as exposure to these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.

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Where I can purchase large quantities of raw uncut precious gemstones in the United States?

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Corundum is a durable mineral of aluminum oxide. There are two classifications of gemstones within this family. The sapphire encompasses every color but red, which leaves that for the ruby. It may be surprising to learn that these two seemingly different stones are actually the same. The difference is the trace amounts of chrome which account for the shades of red.

Where are they found?
For historical purposes, India is well known for its rubies as well as its adoration of the gemstone. An exceptionally beautiful stone was received with all the pomp and circumstance of royalty as it was brought into the city and to the ruler.

However, that was then. Today, the most significant deposits come from Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Other parts of Asia also contribute to the world's supply such as Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Special Days
A classic expression of love and affection is a red ruby heart pendant on Valentine's Day. Accompanied with a box of chocolates, a red rose or two and a card, it is a slam dunk gift.

But, Valentine's Day is not the only occasion where a ruby necklace makes a great gift. The rich red gemstone is also the birthstone for July and the designated gem for commemorating the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.

A bit of Valentine's Day history
February 14th was declared Valentine's Day by Pope Gelasius in 498 A.D. Of the various legends surrounding the evolution of the holiday, there is one that really stands out. Around 270 A.D., the Roman Emperor Claudius II banned the marriage of soldiers because he believed that family distracted them from the duties.

Valentine was a priest who secretly continued to marry couples until he was caught and imprisoned for defying the Emperor. He died in prison and February 14th was possibly the date of his burial.

The first recorded Valentine card was sent by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife from his cell in the Tower of London in 1415. This card is now held in the British Library. Over the years, the holiday progressed from sending love notes to tokens of affection.  Jewelry became a popular token of affection and in particular the decadent red ruby pendant.

Caring for the jewelry
All members of the corundum family rank 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness which means it is a very strong mineral. As a result, the ruby gemstone is easy to care for and can be worn every day in any kind of setting.

For cleaning, soak the ruby pendant or other piece in warm soapy water and scrub with a toothbrush if necessary. It is also safe to clean in an ultrasonic or use a steamer. But, because some stones have been heat-treated to bring out a richer color, so limit the exposure to extreme heat.

Whether on Valentine's Day, birthday or wedding anniversary, a ruby heart pendant is always a beautiful expression of love and adoration. Like true love, this gemstone can withstand the test of time.

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