Jewelry with natural rubies: all about the king of precious stones

Imagine a gemstone with a color so fascinating that it captures the essence of the deepest and most intense emotions: love and passion, anger and anger. Yes, you guessed it, it is natural ruby.

Its name comes from the Latin language – «red» – meaning red. It is a vibrant red stone which, if left untreated, boasts the highest price per carat of all colored stones. The ruby ​​has been prized since ancient times, embodying courage, charm and wisdom, being nicknamed «the king of gems«in the ancient Sanskrit scriptures.

Symbolizes passion, romance and prosperity, jewelry with rubies they give you the opportunity to embrace timeless elegance and add a touch of magic to every outfit. Whether you choose statement jewelery or luxurious jewellery, these pieces adorned with natural rubies promise to transform every moment into a memorable one, radiating with their deep luster and intense colour.

What is ruby ​​stone?

In short, Ruby is part of the corundum familylike sapphire, an aluminum oxide that can only form under ideal conditions of temperature and pressure and only in a low-silicon environment. It is the presence of chromium that gives the color to ruby, the more chromium, the deeper the red. Chromium can also cause red fluorescence, which increases the intensity of the red color.

The rubies come from the Mogok Valley in Myanmar, a valley legendary as the «Valley of Rubies», being the world’s most important source of natural gemstones. Ruby stones are found in a variety of strong shades of red and quickly attract the attention of buyers, evoking feelings of success, vitality, love and luck.

Did you know? Has the famous Sunrise ruby, a stunning, brightly colored 25.59ct untreated stone, broken the world record as the most expensive ruby ​​ever sold? It sold for $30.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva auction in May 2015 (in 2023 the Estrela de Fura ruby ​​became the most expensive ruby ​​ever sold, with 55.22 ct selling for $34.8 million).

Among the most famous rubies in the world there are: Nawata, the largest ruby ​​of 496.50 carats, Edward, Rosser Reeves, DeLong Star, all over 100 carats.

Characteristics of natural ruby

Color is very important when we talk about ruby ​​and it ranges from orange-red to purple-red. The most sought after rubies are those that have a red to slightly purplish color with dark midtones and vivid saturation. The closer the color is to orange or purple, the lower the quality of the ruby ​​and the lower its value. Are there pink rubies? In any case, the weaker the color tone, the more the stone is no longer considered a ruby, but a pink sapphire. Despite debates in the gemological world, ruby ​​identification is determined by color. Rubies can have orange, purple and pink shades as long as the dominant color is red, otherwise the stone will be classified as an orange sapphire, purple sapphire or pink sapphire.

Ruby stands out as a particularly durable gemstone, having a hardness of 9.0 on the Mohs scale, ranking just below diamond in terms of hardness.

In addition to the physical and aesthetic characteristics, the ruby ​​has considerable importance, being the birthstone in July. Its beauty and hardness make it suitable for mounting in various types of jewelry, from engagement rings to beautiful bracelets. A jewel with natural ruby ​​represents a bond that transcends the barrier of time, an ideal way to surprise someone you love, showing them the affection you bear.

Did you know? Today, almost all ruby ​​stones are heat treated to improve their appearance, color and clarity, as well as to increase their marketability.

Large, non-heat-treated, high-quality ruby ​​stones are extremely rare. For this reason, an untreated natural ruby ​​gemstone will be much more expensive than a similar gemstone that has undergone various treatments to improve its appearance.

How do you wear ruby ​​jewelry?

How about the subtle sparkle of a ruby ​​ring or why not a bracelet with rubies that catch the light and catch the eye with their crimson dance? Incorporating ruby ​​jewelry into your outfits speaks volumes about personal style. A ruby ​​pendant can be a statement piece that transforms a simple outfit into a spectacular one.

For men, a piece of jewelry with natural ruby ​​stones exudes a regal charm, while for brides-to-be, a golden ruby ​​engagement ring symbolizes everlasting love. Let’s not forget the charm of rubies set in silver, a modern interpretation of a classic stone, where the cold tones of silver blend perfectly with the passionate red of ruby.

Ruby jewelry is extremely versatile. A delicate pair of ruby ​​earrings can be worn every day, while a ruby ​​necklace is more suitable for gala outfits. Whether you want natural ruby ​​jewelry for a night out or just to brighten your day, wearing this gemstone is about celebrating life with every vibrant shade of red.

Where do you buy ruby ​​jewelry?

Few other natural stones are surrounded by as much myth, tradition and romance as rubies. Over the centuries many cultures have symbolically assigned them meanings of wealth and power. Part of their main appeal was the belief that they brought protection against bad luck and disease to those who owned them, considering them lucky.

Dreams a jewel with natural ruby? Cu Accent jewelryyour dream comes true. We offer you a diverse collection of ruby ​​jewelry, where each piece is authentic and of exceptional quality. Whether you want to surprise a loved one with gold or silver jewelery decorated with rubies, or you want a new piece of jewelery for yourself, on the site and in our shops you can find pieces made with great attention to detail.