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Monday, November 9, 2009

July Birthstone-Ruby

 Shame on you, Macy's!  Macy's was reported last week to be selling fake Rubies and not informing the customers. Macy's has been selling composite Rubies, which is essentially red glass with Ruby dust blended in.  The best are found in Burma (Myanmar) which has trade sanctions against in by the West. Otherwise, Rubies you buy at your local jewelers are from Brazil and India. Sterling Canyon chooses not to deal in Rubies because the quality in the world Ruby market is questionable at best. Here is an excerpt from the American Gem Society describing the quintessential Ruby. There’s no better way to demonstrate your love than by giving a ruby in celebration of a July birthday. Rubies arouse the senses, stir the imagination, and are said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. Ruby is a variety of the gems species corundum. It is harder than any natural gemstone except diamond, which means a ruby is durable enough for everyday wear. Fine-quality ruby is extremely rare, and the color of the gem is most important to its value. The most prized color is a medium or medium dark vivid red or slightly purplish red. If the gem is too light or has too much purple or orange, it will be called a fancy-color sapphire.

1 comment:

Otter said...

There are quality rubies to be had out there that are not overtreated or supporting military regimes. Check out www.naturalunheatedruby.com. There you will find 100% untreated rubies sourced in responsible eco-friendly humanitarian ways.