Ruby belongs to the category of the costly gemstones.The most important factor in the value of a ruby is color. Ruby is a variety of the mineral Corundum. A Ruby is actually a Sapphire of red color. It is an extremely hard and durable gemstone, well suited for all jewelry applications. Ruby is the birthstone for the month of July and the gemstone representing the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary. It is known as the stone of love and is capable of reconciling lovers quarrels.
Rubies come in many different shapes and sizes, providing great variety to gemstone lovers. With hardness just below that of Diamonds, Rubies are one of the toughest gemstones, and with no cleavage, breakage rarely occurs. This makes Ruby perfect for all kinds of jewelry including Ruby rings, Ruby necklaces and Ruby earrings.
