What is a heirloom ruby?

Heirloom (AAAA)

These are the top 1% of rubies, in terms of quality. They have a truly exceptional deep rich red called “pigeon blood”, are very slightly included and exhibit high brilliance.

What is the best grade of ruby?

One of our custom creation engagement rings with an excellent clarity ruby. The best clarity grade for ruby is “eye-clean,” which means no inclusions are visible to the naked eye. When evaluating the clarity, experts consider the size, number, location, and overall visibility of the inclusions.

What is a heirloom gemstone?

Heirloom jewelry is any jewelry that has been in a family for generations and has been passed down over the years. Sometimes, the only value it holds is sentimental. More often, the monetary value is high due to the fine materials or gemstones used.

What is the most valuable color of ruby?

Color is the most significant factor affecting a ruby's value. The finest ruby has a pure, vibrant red to slightly purplish red color. In most markets, pure red colors command the highest prices and ruby with overtones of orange and purple are less valued.

Are there different grades of ruby?

The cut and weight are also reviewed, and sometimes the origin of the ruby can affect its grade as well. With this system, rubies can be graded according to different ranks. The categories of this grading system include AAA, AA, A, and B qualities.

Introduction to Rubies

Who should not wear ruby?

Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Libra, Capricorn, and Pisces ascendants should never wear rubies. This is because of the Sun's position and its enmity with these planetary positions.

How can you tell a genuine ruby?

At a 9 on the Mohs scale, rubies aren't easily scratched unless you use a diamond. Other gemstones and imitations are more fragile. You can scratch the surface of your ruby with a coin, and if it leaves marks, you likely have a fake. Real rubies won't get scratched by keys or coins.

Why are some rubies so cheap?

Natural rubies are formed under the earth's crust over the course of 20 million years, whereas lab-created rubies are synthesized in a controlled setting in a laboratory. Lab-created rubies tend to be much cheaper than natural rubies. They also tend to be produced without the flaws that are present in natural rubies.

How can you tell a natural ruby from synthetic?

Chemical traces are left in the stone of a lab-created ruby and this is not seen in natural rubies. Minimal internal flaws, higher quality at a lower price and a larger ruby for the same price as a smaller one will tell you that it is synthetic.

Are rubies worth more than diamonds?

Large, gem-quality rubies can be more valuable than comparably sized diamonds and are certainly rarer. In fact, smaller blue sapphires (1-3 cts) are relatively abundant compared to small, gem-quality rubies. As a result, even small rubies have relatively high values.

What does heirloom quality mean?

The words “heirloom quality” are often applied to home furnishings, but what exactly qualifies to merit the description? As the term suggests, it's a product of such fine caliber that it's something that could easily be passed down from generation to generation, just as one would a piece of heirloom jewelry.

How do you wear heirloom jewelry?

How do you choose heirloom jewelry?

Does a ruby last forever?

It is believed by scholars that the following gemstones have effectiveness as follows: Diamond: 10 years. Ruby and Sapphire: 8 to 10 years. Emerald: 5 to 8 Years.

What does AAAA ruby mean?

These are the top 10% of natural rubies available. They have a signature medium dark red color called “pigeon blood” color and are slightly included. They are typically used in fine jewelry by the 5th Avenue or Rodeo Drive Jewelers.

Which country has the best ruby?

The source of the world's finest rubies is Burma, or present-day Myanmar, and for more than 800 years the Mogok Stone Tract mine has produced the most beautiful examples, thanks to the unique geological conditions.

What are fake rubies called?

The stones commonly used as ruby imitations include garnets, tourmaline, glass, and composite gems. Garnets are dull, dark-red silicate minerals. They are much softer than a ruby. Tourmaline is a reddish-pink silicate mineral.

What is the difference between a ruby and a created ruby?

All rubies have structural patterns or “growth lines” that occur during their formation. Structural patterns in lab-grown rubies are characteristically curved, indicating their artificial origin. Created rubies may also have gas bubbles inside, which form during the manufacturing process.

Are synthetic rubies worth anything?

The average weight of these lab-grown rubies is 6.01 ct. Priced at $30/ct. Price shown at right is per gemstone. Nine 8 large 12x10mm rectangular lab ruby gemstones in the traditional "pigeon's blood" red ruby color.

How can you tell a good quality ruby?

Most rubies do not come with a grading report; however, like a diamond, color, clarity and size are significant in pricing. The most important of these factors is vividness of color. The finest ruby has a pure, vibrant red. Gemologists assess color by considering hue, tone, and saturation.

How much is a 1ct ruby worth?

Based on what is available in our inventory, the vast majority of rubies that weigh around 1 carat are at least $1,000 per carat. This amount easily doubles if the ruby has not been heat-treated and will increase steeply for rubies that show good color, even if they have been heated.

Do rubies chip easily?

With ruby being a tough gemstone, there is a minimal chance that it chips. However, it could have various types of inclusions, each with a different structure and appearance. These inherent flaws can affect the gem's overall durability, and also bring down its value if they're visible to the naked eye.

How do you tell if it's a ruby or garnet?

Rubies are harder, a much more brilliant red, and much more expensive. Examine the color closely. If the stone has hints of orange or other earthy tones — other than red — it's likely a garnet. Rubies are considered best with a vivid redness, but sometimes they have purplish or bluish secondary hues.