Ruby Necklace

Many people know what a ruby is, however not many think about the ruby gem itself, also known as corundum. What is the ruby gem and where to they come from? How much ruby do gems cost? Are rubies durable? What about a ruby necklace, considering style and design? First of all a ruby gem is a deep pink color. The color scale of a ruby can be a dark pink to a blood-red color. One may describe a ruby as a blood-red color. Rubies have an abundance of chromium and this is where the blood-red color comes from. The cousin to the ruby is the sapphire. The ruby is in a class of four valuable stones. This elite group of gems includes the ruby, diamond, emerald, and sapphire. As far as the cost of a quality ruby goes, it depends largely on how deep, rich, and red the ruby is. The common term for the brightest and highest quality of ruby is referred to pigeon blood-red. Aside from this pigeon blood-red color that will command a higher price are other factors such as the clarity of the gem, the cut of the gem and the total carat or weight of that particular stone. Most rubies are treated; however it is the untreated ruby that commands the highest price. Within the United States, if the gem does not meet a certain level of color it will be considered a pink sapphire. Where do the majority of rubies come from?

For years Burma was the major source for the mining of rubies. The supply of rubies in this area has since been decreasing. Very recently there has been a major ruby find in Namya located in the northern state of Kachin. Other sources for some of the best rubies mined come out of Thailand, The District of Cambodia, India Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Namya is now considered the major mining country for this gem. Other sources include Tanzania, Madagascar, Nepal, Tajikistan and Vietnam. Although this exquisite gem has been mined in the United States in the Carolinas, Wyoming, and Montana they are not major sources for this gem. Most recently a large deposit of ruby has been found in Greenland. While ruby jewelry is exquisite and popular among many women, it is the ruby necklace that commands attention of gem enthusiasts. There are so many options for ruby necklaces. These can gems can be paired with diamonds or hung by itself on a quality white or yellow gold chain. Some like a more vintage design such as a brocade type chain. Some women prefer one single gem others prefer the gem be surrounded by other gems such a small diamonds or mother of pearl. With each gem added the price of course with rise. The cut of the gem itself has a variety of cuts such as the pear, tear drop, and leaf to list just a few choices.

A gift to the woman in your life of a ruby necklace will certainly surprise her and command her attention. This precious gem is loved and admired by all women.

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