There are many types of precious stones that are used to adorn the most luxurious high jewelry items on the planet. In this sense, the ruby is capable of reaching really high prices. It is a special stone, with a long tradition and wonderful legends about its “magical” powers.
It is considered as the stone of protection. In ancient times it was said that the ruby’s purplish red color was a symbol that avoided misfortune, bad luck and could protect its owners from any such event. Today, it is still considered a protective stone. His name, in Sanskrit would be something like “ratnaraj”, which means “king of precious stones”.
Ruby Characteristics
Despite popular belief, the ruby can not only be red. In fact, the amount of iron and chrome that the stone contains is what will determine its color. From orange tones to the most intense purples are the color ranges in which this type of precious stones move. If we have to mention a ruby color that becomes the jewel in the crown for experts, that is the “pigeon blood” tone, a super intense red with bluish hints.
The cut, lighting and color of the ruby is what will determine the price of the stone. The purest and most beautiful rubies reach really high prices in the jewelry market.
There are many places where deposits or deposits of rubies can be found. In areas of Burma, Tanzania, Thailand or Sri Lanka they have a significant concentration of reserves of this famous gemstone. Vietnam, Afghanistan, Cambodia and Madagascar are other places where the ruby can be found in the wild.