Ruby Diamond By Woro Swasti

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Ruby is one of the most desired gemstone, with beautiful red color. Ruby is also one of the most expensive gem and people called it the King of Gemstones.

What makes the red color of ruby gem? It is one of the chemical constituent, chrome. Chrome is also makes many cracks inside the ruby gemstone, therefore ruby is usually comes in small size. Big size ruby is rare.

The things to consider for measuring quality of a ruby is similar to that of a diamond and other gemstone. These are cut, clarity, carat, and color. Color plays bigger part to measure the value of a ruby. Color of rubies range from pale pink to dark red. Red ruby sometimes considered as the most beautiful gemstone. This is also the most expensive one.

There are various categories of rubies, depending on their color and attractiveness of the color. One of the most top category si Burmese Ruby, with color which is called pigeon-blood-red.

In modern time, people developed technique to treat and improve the depth of ruby’s color. Rubies found in jewelry stores today are commonly synthetic, they are created in laboratory.

Rubies found in Myanmar, India, Africa, Nepal, Pakistan, United States, and other countries. The color and quality of the rubies are unique from each location.

Ruby gemstones are mostly found in jewelry rings and pendants. Ruby earrings are also popular. Ruby engagement rings are chosen by people who want to show their powerful feeling, passionate love.

Until today, ruby is still considered as one of the most precious gemstones. Star rubies are one of a rare variety of precious ruby. Ruby is also the birth stone for those born in the month of July.

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