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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11. http://www.canyonroadart.com
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12. http://www.charmjewelry.com
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Retail and wholesale suppliers of Egyptian Jewelry, Cartouche, Cartouches, Silver and 18K Gold Jewelry, Papyrus, Egyptian hand-made Perfume Glass Bottles, Christmas Ornamrnts, Cotton Wear, Wholesale
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19. http://www.engagement-rings.biz
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20. http://www.faycullen.com
A fast-turnover site with a selection of quality wholesale antique and estate jewelry for retail stores and jewelry connoisseurs alike, specializing in victorian, art nouveau, art deco, retro and some modern pieces.
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23. http://www.jantiques.com
Specializing in antique and vintage jewelry. We have items from the Georgian, Victorian, Art Nouveau, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco Eras, and offer pieces in all price ranges.
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25. http://www.jewelryboxes.net
Antique and Estate Jewelry for antique dealers offered now to the public and to collectors, the site offers a selection of 20 unique antique reproduction boxes
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26. http://www.renaissancejewelers.com
Renaissance Jewelers offers a blend of estate and antique jewelry, fine jewelry, engagement rings, wedding bands, wedding rings, cameos, and collectibles
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27. http://www.sassyclassics.com
Sassy Classics Vintage Costume Jewelry has sass with class! Antique costume jewelry, showy, colorful, vintage, estate costume jewelry. Haskell, Carnegie, Eisenberg, Jomaz, Hobe, sterling, etc.
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28. http://www.sparklz.com
Antique and Vintage Costume Jewelry including Rhinestone Jewelry, Victorian Jewelry, Bakelite and other Plastic Jewelry, Sterling Silver Jewelry, Fine Estate Jewelry, Compacts, and Perfumes
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29. Wild West Metalsmiths
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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.