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| Color: |
Rubies come in shades of red, red purple and red orange. A medium toned red or red with slight purple is most desired. Clarity of the stone and inclusions are also taken into account to determine the stone’s value. A purple or orange stone is called a fancy sapphire. Burmese rubies have a deep red to slightly purplish red color. Thai rubies are of a brownish color, which is generally less attractive and therefore commands lower prices. Generally, medium to high quality rubies that are transparent are normally faceted. In comparison those which are translucent and opaque are normally cut into cabochons, emphasizing more on weight rather than the quality of the cut. |
| Birthstone: |
July (Modern & Traditional) |
| Anniversary: |
14th, 40th |
| Occurrence: |
Rubies are mainly mined in Asia, Africa, Greenland, and Australia. Also, they can be found in Burma, Kenya, and Thailand. |
| Rarity: |
Uncut Ruby is readily available, polished gemstone is expensive |
| Energy Class: |
1 |
| Temperaments: |
Absolute Love, Expression of Perfection |
| Healing: |
Ruby detoxifies the body, blood, and lymph nodes, and treats fevers, infectious disease, and restricted blood flow. |
| Attributes: |
Bright, transparent when polished, opaque when not. Small faceted crystal or larger cloudy piece. The purer and more transparent, the more expensive. |
| Psychological: |
The Ruby gives us the possibility of recognizing our potential for love and loving. It teaches that Love is above everything else. Created over millions of years, the Ruby contains knowledge of all events on Earth. In keeping with its tasks, it knows about all the obstacles that human beings can put in the way in order to avoid the love in their hearts. It guards our growth and heals our fear of love. It promotes dynamic leadership. |
| Mental: |
Ruby brings about a positive and courageous state of mind. The mind is sharp with heightened awareness and excellent concentration. |
| Emotional: |
The Ruby is dynamic. It charges up passion and fires the enthusiasm. |
| Value: |
Ruby gemstones are valued according to size, color, clarity and cut. All natural rubies have imperfections in them, including color impurities and inclusions of rutile needles known as "silk". If there is no silk in the stone, that shows that the stone was heated to a temperature of up to 1800°C in an oven to give the ruby a better color of red. Usually the rough stone is heated before cutting. About 90% of all rubies today are heated. Rubies that are not heated are considered unusual. Some rubies undergo a process of low tube heat. This is when the stone is heated over charcoal of a temperature of about 1300°C for 20 to 30 minutes. The silk is partially broken and the color is improved. |
