Ruby

💎 What is Ruby?

Ruby is the red variety of corundum , the same mineral family as sapphire. Its intense color, due to the presence of chromium , ranges from pinkish red to the famous "pigeon's blood" red , the rarest and most valuable shade, characterized by a blue hue that enhances its depth.

🌍 Origins and Characteristics

• Color: Red (from pinkish red to pigeon blood red)

• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale (second only to diamond)

• Main deposits: Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Mozambique, Vietnam

Thanks to its exceptional hardness, ruby ​​is particularly suitable for rings and everyday jewelry , resisting shocks and time well. However, many natural gems exhibit fractures and are subjected to treatments such as heating or glass-filling to enhance their beauty and transparency.

🔥 The Charm of Color

Color is the most important quality of ruby. Of all the shades, pigeon blood red remains the most coveted, which combines intensity and brilliance in perfect balance, making each stone unique and inimitable.

❤️ Symbolism and Meaning

Ruby is the birthstone of July and has always been associated with:

• ❤️ Love and burning passion

• 🛡️ Protection and courage

• 🌟 Vitality and inner strength

In ancient times, it was believed that wearing a ruby ​​protected from danger and gave life energy. Today, it continues to represent the gem of eternal love and strength of the heart .