As gemstone wholesalers we at www.gemrockauctions.com offer a wide range of Gemstones, loose gemstones and other high quality products, Including Ruby.
Distinguished and known by all for its fiery red colour, it is one of the most desired gemstone due to its hardness, lustre, durability and rarity. Mined in various placed such as Burma, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kenya and Madagascar.
Throughout most of recorded history it was said that ruby was the most valued gemstone. Diamond was considered common in comparison to the supreme beauty and value of this glowing red gemstone. The name Ruby originated from the Latin word ruber, for its hue is the epitome of the boldest colours. Ruby is the gem of desire, courage, passion and emotion. The ranges of colour for rubies vary from bright red to dark reddish-brown.
However it is more preferred to have a “Burmese Ruby” which is a deep blood red with a slight bluish hue, or “Pigeon’s Blood Ruby”. Ruby is the birthstone for July. Ruby varieties are Burmese Ruby, Pigeon’s Blood Ruby, Star Ruby, Cat’s Eye Ruby, Burma Ruby and Verneuil Ruby. Ruby, like sapphire is a mineral corundum. On the Mohs scale, corundum has a hardness of 9, therefore it is extremely tough.
Its Composition tag is AL2O3. Physically it stimulates the First Chakra- the base of Spine. Offers protection to the body and improves general health. Ruby works with the flow of blood as an aid to circulation. It aids the cleansing and removal of infection or germs in the blood. It also builds tissues directly connected with the heart, treats the heart muscle.
Emotionally it Restores balance in spiritual endeavours, brings about a state of stability and confidence and boosts ones ability to deflect negativity. Ruby is a symbol for love, it helps sexual love to be more passionate. Also Ruby is for people who are lacking in self-love should own a ruby and meditate on it.If given as a gift, ruby is represented as friendship and love. Rubies with lead-based glass filler began appearing on the market a few decades ago. This process is where a high refractive index lead glass is used to fill fractures and cavities, vastly improving the apparently transparency and potential adding weight.
For any investors, collectors or lovers of this gem, it is recommended to have a gemological identification certificate for authenticity. It is an independent report from an approved gemology laboratory, issued by an independent gemologist.
