Ruby - Sapphire - Gemstones

Some Rubies show a wonderful silky shine, the so-called "silk” of the Ruby. The reason for this phenomenon are finest rutilum needles. And now and then we will come across one of the very scarce Star Rubies. Again the rutilum mineral is involved here: it is embedded asterisk-shaped within the Ruby thus causing the charming light effect which is termed "Asterism” by the experts. If such Rubies are cut as half-dome shaped cabochons, this will result in six-ray stars which seem to magically glide across the surface of the moving stones. Star Rubies are expensive rarities Their value is assessed according to beauty and attractive colour, while transparency is secondary. Fine Star Rubies, however, should always display rays which are completely shaped including the rounding, and the stars should be situated right in the centre. Ruby is the red variety of the corundum mineral, one of the hardest minerals on Earth which also includes Sapphire. Pure corundum is colourless. Slight traces of the colour creating elements such as chrome, iron, titanium or vanadium are responsible for the colour. These gemstones show an excellent hardness. On the Moh’s Scale they achieve a hardness of 9, second only to diamonds. And only red corundum may be called Ruby, any other colour is denominate as Sapphires. The close relationship of Ruby and Sapphire has been known since the beginning of the 19th century. Up to that time, also red Garnets or Spinells were thought to be Rubies – and due to this misclassification the so-called "Black Ruby” as well as the "Timur Ruby” decorating the British Crown Jewels are probably actually no Rubies at all, but Spinells.
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1. http://www.amartusa.com
ANTIQUE IRON BEDS All sizes. Conversions. As Is or Restored. FREE SHIPPING to lower 48 USA.
http://www.amartusa.com/mall/theloadingdockbeds.htm


2. http://www.antiquemystique.com
One of the largest single store pictured inventories on the internet with 100s of items in 72 categories of antiques and collectibles including advertising,furniture,western, and more..
http://www.antiquemystique.com/


3. http://www.antiqueshopsa2z.com
A Complete Antique Directory with A to Z and City listings to Antique Shops, Malls and Dealers in the United States and Canada.
http://www.antiqueshopsa2z.com/


4. http://anothertime.com
Informative site on Antiques,collectibles,collectables,and Vintage items. Tips on antique restoration and appraisal services. Free Appraisals
http://anothertime.com/


5. http://antiques2000.com
antiques2000.com has free ads and a directory to all things related to antiques.
http://antiques2000.com/


6. http://victorianelegance.com
Vintage Clothing, Victorian Clothing and Antique Clothing! Vintage Clothing including Victorian Clothes, Edwardian Clothing and vintage clothes from the 1800s through the 1980s. Vintage hats, and more..
http://victorianelegance.com/


7. http://www.amills-antiques.co.uk
Specialising in antique and decorative items from the 18th to early 20th Century.
http://www.amills-antiques.co.uk/


8. http://www.antika.ca
Antika is a fine antique store specializing in antique furniture, china and collectables. We are located in Pickering Village Ajax, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.antika.ca/


9. http://www.collectingnetwork.com
antiques and collectibles web directory, collecting news and trade information on antiques, collectibles, auctions, and art.
http://www.collectingnetwork.com/


10. http://www.davidmweiss.com
David M. Weiss Antiques specializes in 18th and 19th century American furniture, landscape paintings, and decorative accessories.
http://www.davidmweiss.com/


11. http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com
Gothic Jewelry and Accessories, Headpieces, Bats, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Victorian Gothic Renaissance, Medieval, Art Nouveau, Egyptian, Pagan influenced jewelry designs.
http://www.eyescreamjewelry.com/


12. http://www.junktiquesltd.com
Junktiques Ltd. specializes in antique pine furniture, architectural rarities, religious artifacts and more.
http://www.junktiquesltd.com/


13. http://www.libertys.com
LIBERTY S offer a large selection of French antiques, old clocks, paperweights, majolica, Quimper, Longwy and Art-Deco items with over 3000 pieces for sale on line
http://www.libertys.com/


14. http://www.myantiquesltd.com
Vintage and Antique Collectibles Website dedicated to the discriminating collector
http://www.myantiquesltd.com/


15. http://www.restoration-advice.org
Antiques Restorations Maintenance Guide to help with Repairs of Broken, Stained, Damaged, Dented or Schratched, Furniture, Porcelain, Glass, Pictures and Paintings.
http://www.restoration-advice.org/


16. http://www.spilot.com
Gently worn vintage costume jewelry, signed and unsigned with easy browsing through photos and descriptions. Unusual original sterling designs.
http://www.spilot.com/


17. http://www.the-antique-shop.com
Visit our on-line catalog to see our continuously growing inventory including Rookwood pottery, vintage jewelry, advertising, Reference Materials, Magazines, Postcards and other antiques and collectibles.
http://www.the-antique-shop.com/


18. http://www.timedancesby.com
At Time Dances By, we offer a fine selection of Antique Jewelry,including Mourning Jewelry, Victorian & Ivory Jewelry, Cameos and Bakelite Jewelry.
http://www.timedancesby.com/


19. http://www.titanicjewelry.com
Wide selection of reproduction Edwardian jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, hair combs and more.
http://www.titanicjewelry.com/


20. http://www.wotoandwife.bc.ca
We sell unusual Victorian antique porcelain, glass, silver, nippon, noritake, vintage clothes, hats, furs, buttons, doll accessories, lacquer, old snowbabies, fans
http://www.wotoandwife.bc.ca/

 

For a long time India was considered as the classical country of Rubies. The literature of India contains a rich and varied knowledge collected and handed down for over two thousand years. Even the term "corundum” which we use today is derived from the Sanskrit word "kuruvinda”. In the Sanskrit language Ruby is called "ratnaraj”, which does in fact translate as "King of Gemstones”. And it was a royal welcome indeed which used to be prepared for this King of Gemstones: Whenever a spectacular Ruby crystal was found, the emperor sent out his notables to meet the precious gemstone and welcome it in appropriate style. Today Rubies decorate the insignia of many Royal Houses. But are they really all Rubies? Read on to find out more !
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Which colour would you spontaneously associate with love and vividness, passion and power? Obviously this will evoke the colour red. Red symbolizes love, it emanates warmth and a strong sense of life. Red is also the colour of Ruby, the King of gemstones. After all, in the fascinating realm of gemstones rubies are the generally accepted emperors.