Description
Key Characteristics of Ruby:
- Color: The most valued rubies have a rich, vivid red hue often referred to as “pigeon blood red.” The color of a ruby significantly impacts its value—darker, purplish reds or orange-tinged stones are less valuable.
- Hardness: Ruby is one of the hardest natural materials, scoring 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it highly durable and suitable for daily wear in jewelry.
- Clarity: Rubies often have natural inclusions, known as “jardin” (French for “garden”), which are visible under magnification. These inclusions can help identify the gemstone but also affect its clarity and value. Higher-quality rubies tend to have fewer inclusions.
- Cut: Rubies can be cut into various shapes, including oval, round, cushion, and pear, with the cut affecting how the stone reflects light and its overall visual appeal.
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