Some amazing facts about July Birthstone

Rubies have always been prized by royalty and aristocracy who could afford their astronomical price tags and were convinced they have magical properties. Large rubies are uncommon and can cost more than diamonds of the same size because of the stone's fragility. As a result, lab-created rubies from MiaDonna are of the most excellent quality and are priced at only 395 dollars per carat.

 An interesting fact about rubies

·         From deep, dark red to pinkish red are the many colors of red that rubies may be found in.

·         Ruby is also a customary present for 15th and 40th-anniversary celebrations and July's birthstone.

·         Most natural rubies are treated to enhance their color and durability. In the jewelry industry, this is a common and accepted practice.

·         Almost 2,000 years ago, rubies were discovered.

·         Rubies are known in Sanskrit as "Ratnaraj," which means "lord of jewels." Red was initially known as "Rubeus," then "Rubens," and then finally "rubber" in Latin, which is how we now refer to these gemstones.

·         Only four gemstones are classified as "precious gems" in the field of gemology. The other three are diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds, and rubies are one of them.

·         The corundum family includes rubies. Only red corundum gemstones are considered rubies. In other words, they're sapphires if they're a different hue.

·         Chromium is responsible for the ruby's red color. Because of this, it isn't easy to locate rubies greater than three carats.

·         The Mohs scale rates rubies at a perfect 10, making them the second-hardest gem after diamonds.

·         In 1900, Auguste Verneuil displayed the first lab-grown rubies at the Paris World Fair.

·         There are several uses for lab-created rubies, including technology. A laser that worked was constructed by Theodore H. Maiman in 1960, utilizing a lab-grown ruby crystal for the first time.

·         Pigeon's blood is a rich red with a blue tinge, the most sought-after ruby color.

·         The Chromium in most rubies makes them shine when exposed to the sun's UV rays.

·         The cumulative economic effect of rubies, sapphires, and emeralds is more than all other gemstones.

·         Rubies are said to arouse strong emotions, provide good fortune, shield the wearer from bad luck, and serve as a source of inspiration for the wearer.

Jewelry with Rubies

·         Ruby gems are the second hardest naturally occurring gems, behind only diamonds in hardness.

·         Jewelry with rubies has been around for a very long time.

·         Inclusions in rubies may give them a "star" appearance in rare instances.

·         Use a soft cloth or cushioned container to protect your jewelry from scuffs.

·         Use a gentle towel and warm, sudsy water to clean your ruby jewelry.