Saturday, May 16th, 2009
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Ruby Rings – What To Buy
Not too long ago, it was the height of fashion to give a diamond to the woman you loved and intended to marry. Ruby rings, once the stuff of birthstones and anniversaries, have now worked their way into the engagement category in a big way. Where once brides-to-be only wore diamonds on their fingers, many men are now choosing bright red ruby rings.
Ruby rings aren’t always associated with the color red. While traditionally rubies are considered to be red, there are instances where these gemstones can be shades of orange and purple, though this is rare. Ruby rings run the gamut from the color of fine wine all the way to the fiery orange of a clear sunset. Imagine a gemstone of that versatility. Such ruby rings have been used for generations; in many countries they’re thought to ward off evil, and warn the wearer of mortal danger. Although it’s true that many gemstones have such stories attached to them, it’s hard to find one with the versatility of a ruby ring.
Ruby Diamond Rings
Of course, we mustn’t forget that the ruby isn’t just a very popular gemstone for wedding rings, and the like. Choosing ruby rings for a bride whose birthday is in the month of July will give these rings a double meaning.
When purchasing ruby rings, it’s important to understand what to look for and which rings will be of the highest value. Blood-red rubies are considered to be the most desirable of all the colors available. The deeper the shade of red, the more valuable the gemstone will be. Burmese rubies are the most sought after in the world, and for good reason. They don’t require the same chemical and heat treatments that lesser quality stones require. These treatments deepen the color of the ruby and hide any surface imperfections.
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
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The Trend For Diamond and Ruby Wedding Rings
Today you are just as likely to see diamond and ruby wedding rings embracing the fourth fingers of new brides.
These diamond and ruby wedding rings come in all kinds of interesting and creative designs. One of the most popular styles of engagement ring is the single large solitary ruby that is set in a band of diamonds. This color scheme then can be complimented by a ring of white diamonds, red rubies or a ruby and diamond circlet that serves as the wedding band. The visual effect of the blood red ruby wedding band is particularly startling against the whiteness of a diamond. Red symbolizes love, warmth and vitality. The diamond and ruby wedding ring is also very romantic. The glittering red ruby provides stark contrast to the glittering white diamonds, kind of like Snow White and Rose Red.
Gold Ruby Ring
The word ruby comes form the Latin word “rubens” which means “red.” Ruby red is a color in itself and is used to refer to brilliant reds that are warm and fiery in color. A diamond and ruby wedding ring set is the perfect mix of Fire and Ice.
Rubies are also rare gemstones and much rarer than diamonds. Diamond and ruby wedding rings also have a bit of a cachet when it comes to being popular with the funky or new age set. A ruby band is the perfect gift of jewellery for a woman who is a Buddhist or Hindu. Officially the ruby is the red variety of the corundum mineral. The red color of a ruby can be attributed to the presence of a combination of or any number of the following elements in the stone: iron, titanium, vanadium and chrome. Chrome is the element responsible for the tinting of most fine quality ruby gem stones. Rubies that contain chrome have the deepest red color. The ruby simply cracks before it can be harvested as a large rock. Rubies that are larger than this and especially ones that have no flaws or inclusions are more expensive than even the largest of diamonds.
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