Natural Burma Ruby 1.26 Carat

Description

Rubies are the gem variety of the mineral Corundum. Red shades of corundum are known as Rubies while all other shades are known as Sapphires.

Ruby is derived from the Latin word “rubrum” meaning red, Rubies are always associated with shades of this color. Ruby shades can range from pink to intense red resembling blood.

The most sought-after color in ruby is the Pigeon’s Blood Red color. This term represents the finest rubies with a bright and vivid red color. The finest and most expensive rubies come from the Mogok region in Burma. Other notable regions include Mozambique, Madagascar, Vietnam, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, India, Thailand and Sri Lanka. Other varieties of ruby are Trapiche Ruby (wheel-like formation) and Star Ruby (displaying a six-rayed star on the surface).

Ruby has a Mohs Hardness of 9 on a scale of 10, which makes it very suitable for daily wear.