Stone of Contentment
Which colour would you spontaneously associate with love and vividness, passion and power? Obviously this will evoke the colour Red. Red symbolises Love, it emanates warmth and a strong sense of life. Such is Ruby, the King of Gems. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word ‘Ruber’ which means ‘Red’.
HARDNESS
9
Treatment
Heating, Dyeing, Flux Healing, Filling.
COLOR
Deep Vivid Red, Pinkish, Purplish, Orangey Red.
Features & Traits
Large rubies are scarce and costly. In fact, carat for carat, a fine ruby is worth 2 or 3 times more than a diamond of equal quality. The ruby is more durable.
