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.
Great "Pearls" sites

 

If you want to add link in this directory.
1. Please send title, description and directory that you want to add to support@swdgems.com
2. Please add our link to your directory and send URL to us. We will add your link after you already add our links to your web site.
3. We don't accept ADULT and ILLEGAL web site. Back to the index page.

Pearls


1. http://www.garagebid.com
Oil painting Oil paintings art auction Landscape Portrait Flower artist cartoon animal figures
http://www.garagebid.com/


2. http://www.indotalisman.com
Amazing magickal pearls derived from animals and plants! Rare and scarce. Much more powerful than ordinary stones and crystals for healing and other purposes.
http://www.indotalisman.com/


3. http://www.pearlgardens.com
A wide range of cultured fresh water pearl jewellery. Featuring three regularly updated collections and a quality bridal selection....
http://www.pearlgardens.com/


4. http://www.wholesalepearl.com
Jewelry gift - pearl jewelry, Pearl necklace, cultured pearl, pearl bracelet, pearl earrings and gift certificate are offered.
http://www.wholesalepearl.com/


5. http://www.pearl-necklace-jewelry.com
pearl necklace, pearl earrings, other pearl jewelry from freshwater pearls and akoya pearls
http://www.pearl-necklace-jewelry.com/


6. http://www.premiumpearl.com
Premium cultured pearls and pearl jewelry – pearl necklaces and pearl earrings
http://www.premiumpearl.com


7. http://www.purepearls.com
Compare our pearl jewelry to high-end retail jewelry stores and youll be amazed at the both the drastic difference in price and quality.
http://www.purepearls.com/


8. http://www.sculptureyard.com
Stone Sculpture Art Reproduction
http://www.sculptureyard.com/


9. http://squirrelsstitcheryandcrafts.freeservers.com
Rings and Things Pendants and Necklaces Leather Weavings Cross Stitch Supplies Antiques Misc. Sewing Pet Toys and Such....
http://squirrelsstitcheryandcrafts.freeservers.com/


10. http://www.blackpearlgemco.com
Tahiti Black Pearls and Gems. Colors as enchanting as the islands that created them. The Black Pearl Gem Company specializes in rare color, high quality loose Tahitian cultured Black Pearls and strands at unbeatable prices.
http://www.blackpearlgemco.com/


11. http://www.kleshna.com
Shell jewellery featuring black Pearl and Abalone...
http://www.kleshna.com/


12. http://www.pearlexotics.com
Pearl Exotics offers consumers an alternative to the same old mall jewelry with the elegance of Tahitian pearls in refreshingly progressive designs
http://www.pearlexotics.com/


13. http://www.pearljewels.com
We offer all types of Jewelry, Pearl Chokers and other Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings and Earrings. We have all types of cultured pearls, South Sea, Akoya, Freshwater and Black Pearls.
http://www.pearljewels.com/


14. http://www.silkvalleyimports.com
we specialize in cultured freshwater pearls, cultured saltwater pearls, fashion pearl jewelry, silk accessories, gemstone globes and asian arts and crafts all hand selected
http://www.silkvalleyimports.com/


15. http://www.tahiti-blackpearls.com
Visit the Tahiti Black Pearl official Web site: play and win a black pearl with our Pearl Quiz!
http://www.tahiti-blackpearls.com/

 

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 !
 © Swd Ruby Sapphire Gemstone Wholesale 2002

SWD Import Export Co.,Ltd.
316/6-7 Silom Road, Suriyawong, Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500.
Tel: (662) 234-1360, 237-5505, 635-6244-6
Fax: (662) 238-3767
© Copyright 2002 SWD ruby sapphire gemstones wholesaler All rights reserved.
Search   yahoo.com google.com dmoz.org 
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.