Ruby is the birthstone of July & the anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage.

RUBY
The Rarest Gemstone of All.

Ruby is all about passion – penetrating the heart with color
and fire like no other gemstone. Unmatched in legend and
seldom rivaled in beauty, it combines the energy of light
with the power of fire into a single breathtaking scarlet
colored gem. Recognized as the world’s most valued
gemstone for centuries, ruby holds the undisputed title as
the “King of Gems.”

RUBY
Ruby possesses a color like no other red gemstone. At its
finest, the purity of its burning crimson hue inspires us
with love and desire. Rubies come in a variety of colors
ranging from purplish red to orangey red. Ruby belongs to
the same mineral family as sapphire, but if a gem is too
light in tone or too purple or orange in hue, it is called a
fancy sapphire and not a ruby. The most sought-after
rubies are pure red or red with a very slight pinkish undertone.
Very fine quality rubies, especially in sizes over 3
carats, are incredibly rare and valuable – much rarer than
top quality colorless diamonds.

BIRTHSTONE
Ruby is the birthstone for July.

ORIGINS
Some of the finest rubies in the world are mined in
Myanmar. Other important sources include Kenya,
Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand and Vietnam.

TREATMENTS
Ruby is routinely heat treated to improve its appearance.
Heat enhanced rubies are extremely stable. Some rubies
may have a glasslike residue left in surface-reaching fissures
after they are heated. This glasslike material is not stable,
and care should be exercised during the cleaning process.

CARE
Rubies are both a hard and durable and can be cleaned
using an ultrasonic cleaning machine, any commercial jewelry
cleaner or mild soap and lukewarm water using a soft
brush. Rubies with a glasslike residue in surface-reaching
fractures should not be cleaned with an ultrasonic or steam
machine. Be sure to rinse and dry your jewelry thoroughly
after cleaning.