What is more expensive: diamonds or rubies?

Red gemstones are always the center of attention. Rubin is one of those lucky ones. In Ancient India, it was treated with special honor: it was called the stone of the Sun and the “leader of gems.” Alchemists claimed that this was a clot of dragon blood that endowed the owner with the power of power. Color played a significant role in this. For many peoples, red was considered a symbol of vital energy or love. And the awe of the ruby ​​has not subsided centuries later. This is the color of the strongest emotions: from love to rage, from passion to anger. And in the arms of a precious frame, it fills life with incredible colors. We at Ukrzoloto also cannot resist the shine and color of ruby. Therefore, we will tell you the main thing about jewelry fan favorites!

Ruby: gemstone

• bright red saturated;
• red;
• medium red;
• Dark red;
• light red.

Do you think that diamonds are the most expensive stones in the world? If we consider the cost per carat, then rubies have long held the championship! These are the types of jewelry that claim to have investment value.

Ruby cut has dozens of options: from the classic round with 57 edges to pear-shaped and octagon. Specimens with low transparency or asterism are turned into cabochons. Star rubies made smooth without edges to further reveal their beauty and unusual natural effect. Asterism is obtained due to the inclusion of very thin strips of rutile. In the light they form the rays of a star. But the red ruby ​​looks best in an oval cut, which emphasizes the richness of the color and does not obscure the natural brilliance.

Remember King Solomon’s ring with the inscription “All things pass”? It was the ring with a star ruby ​​that adorned the sage’s index finger.

How much is a ruby ​​worth?

Rubies with subtle inclusions cost between $500 and $8000 per carat, while stones with lots of air bubbles, haze and low shine will average under $300. Heated rubies are cheaper. But stones without any refining are rather an exception at the appropriate price. Therefore, gemologists call this processing method acceptable. Heat removes unwanted purple undertones, blemishes and silky effects. Inclusions are not a death sentence if they do not reduce transparency. This is often evidence of the ruby’s authenticity and natural origin. But the work of a cutter is also important!

Factors influencing cost:

• origin;
• color saturation;
• transparency, purity;
• the weight;
• lack of heat treatment;
• cut.

To heal the mineral from microcracks, it can be treated with molten flux. After all, large crystals can simply crumble without this.

Previously, rubies were called red yachts.

Lead Glass Filling) – about 95% of all rubies on the market can be filled with lead glass to improve transparency. They are marked treated. Sometimes a ruby ​​is filled with glass only in spots, but many stones can consist of 50% glass only. They are several times cheaper than heated ones and are almost equal in cost to synthetic ones. The process occurs in 4 stages:

1. Polishing roughness.
2. Hydrogen fluoride purification.
3. Heat treatment to remove dirt inside cracks.
4. Heating in an electric oven: oiling and coating with orange lead powder, which becomes transparent after cooling.

Rubies that are flawless in color without heat treatment, glass filling or oiling are rare and expensive specimens, reaching a price of 30 thousand dollars per carat.

Where are rubies mined?

Only 1% of mined minerals are suitable for use in jewelry. But finds from Asia are valued more than others. The most expensive – burmese stones with a special glow inside. Specimens from the Mogok deposit at jewelry auctions can bring tens of millions of dollars to their owners. These are real treasures. In May 2015, a Cartier ring with a unique cushion-cut Sunrise ruby ​​weighing 25,59 carats was sold at Sotheby’s. The cost was $30 – more than 335 million per carat!

African rubies from Mozambique. For instances with Thailand characteristic red-brown color. By cost “Siamese” rubies are twice as expensive as deep scarlet stones from Burma: about 15 thousand dollars per carat. Rubies the color of ripe raspberries are mined at Sri lanka, and with an orange tint – in Tanzania. Indian ones are considered to be the cheapest and of lower quality. They are cut into cabochons and made into beads or bracelets. In 2017, the deposit was found in Greenland! The Danish kingdom stored valuable crystals in rock covered with ice. Rubies from the deposit Aappaluttoq have a wide palette from light pink to burgundy.

How to distinguish a garnet from a ruby ​​and not overpay

Once upon a time anyone red gemstone fell under the definition «lal». This was the name given to ruby, garnet, and spinel. But in terms of physical characteristics, these are completely different minerals. How to distinguish a garnet from a ruby? According to what aspects stones are distinguished:

1. The former are classified as silicates, the latter – as corundum.
2. Minerals have different types of crystal lattices.
3. Rubies are harder and more expensivethan grenades.
4. The red color of garnet is formed due to magnesium, ruby ​​- lame.
5. Rubies glow under ultraviolet light orange color, garnets are not characterized by luminescence.
6. Garnets have a more uniform tone, rubies have visible inclusions-needles inside.
7. Rubies have a more pronounced shine, grenades – muted.
8. Garnets are magnetized, rubies are not.

One of the most important differences between stones is the dichroism, which is characteristic of rubies. They change color to darker depending on the viewing angle. But this effect is not typical for garnets.

Why is this important to know? The price of rubies can be several tens of times higher than the cost of garnets, so stones are replaced if they want to deceive the buyer.

Jewelry with artificial ruby

Do synthetic rubies learned back in the 30th century. Auguste Verneuil, a French chemist, created a XNUMX-carat ruby ​​from aluminum oxide. Only a gemologist can identify an artificial red stone. And all the advice how to distinguish a ruby ​​from a fake by eye, they remain only advice. The only way that has the right to life is to see the inclusion using a magnifying glass with tenfold magnification. They usually do not exist in artificial minerals; in natural minerals there is a silk effect due to small inclusions.

But synthesized does not mean a bad stone. Its characteristics are better than natural ones, it does not fade over time and is more resistant to external influences. And well-cut specimens are more expensive than popular cubic zirconias. One of the most popular synthesis methods are hydrothermal. There are also Nanotechnology, capable of creating a ruby ​​in a few minutes. An honest manufacturer should provide complete information on the tag without any ambiguity. What to choose is up to the buyer.

How to wear ruby ​​jewelry

The rich color of rubies in products warms in winter and adds energy to summer looks. Red gold further emphasizes their rich hue. But although modern fashion is freer in its morals than ever, it is difficult to call the royal stone everyday. Gold earrings with a ruby ​​barely fall into the “universal” category, unlike the same diamonds. For everyday looks, choose a ruby ​​in silver.

The best company for scarlet minerals is clear diamonds, gold, platinum and evening wear. Get inspired by the collection Treasure of Rubies from Van Cleef & Arpels. Wear ruby jewelry better with plain dresses and suits or classic floral prints, but against a calm background. Earrings with rubies and white pearls look unusual. And the combination of red stones, emeralds and sapphires in one piece of jewelry, like BVLGARI, has long been a hallmark of high jewelry fashion. But several shades in one product are the prerogative of the same evening looks. Although white gold with ruby – a better option for daylight.

Jewelry with rubies is usually given as a gift for a ruby ​​wedding – the fortieth anniversary of marriage.

Ruby: energy stone and its properties

The mineral is considered a talisman for those born in July. Astrologers also recommend wearing it to Scorpios, Sagittarius and Capricorns – energetic and active signs. The fire of ruby ​​will support their determination and strength of character. Ruby is a stone of health and vitality, confidence and passion. It brings good luck to life and attracts love. And in Rus’ it was believed that ruby ​​relieves bad dreams, despondency and depression. Who is ruby ​​suitable for? This is the mineral of stubborn people, but ruby ​​will not bring happiness to the vain and narcissistic. How overly irritable and emotional. A gift ring with a ruby ​​will bring self-confidence to the owner and protect him from ill-wishers. To rekindle lost passion and ardor in a relationship, you should wear a ruby ​​pendant in a gold frame.

Touch the beauty and choose yours ruby decoration in the catalog of the online store “Ukrzoloto”. This is a stone for those who are not afraid to be the center of attention. And sometimes it’s worth taking a risk to achieve a wow effect!

Ruby is a rare gemstone of our planet, records of which go back to the first century AD in India and Myanmar (Burma). With a score of 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale, ruby ​​is second only to diamond in hardness. Ruby was revered for its red color, which is due to chromium impurities. The higher the chromium content, the richer the red hue.

Magical properties were attributed to ruby, comparing the color of the stone with blood. The internal glow of the mineral, as a result of fluorescence, also gave rise to many myths, turning the ruby ​​into a talisman of rulers and warriors. In addition, the ruby ​​is considered a symbol of the second summer month – July. The Emporium Gold salon offers a selection of three pairs of earrings with rubies and diamonds, which will enchant with the natural radiance of precious stones and add mystery and grandeur to the image.

1. Earrings with 2,46 carat rubies and diamonds (3 photos)

The design of the presented earrings with rubies and diamonds is made in an ancient style. Oval medallions hang from diamond bows, in the center of which natural rubies sparkle, surrounded by two rows of diamonds. The earrings are made of 750-karat white gold with an English lock clasp. Earrings weight 14,84 grams, size 42 mm.

The rubies in the presented earrings have not been heat treated. The color of the stones is classified by the Swiss Gemological Research Center “GEMRESEARCH SWISSLAB” (GRS) as “Pigeon’s Blood”, which is confirmed by the Certificate. It is a rich red color with a slight purple tint, which is considered to be the highest quality ruby ​​group. Color saturation is classified as Vivid – very high. The Oval Mixed cut rubies weigh 1,34 carats and 1,12 carats.

The luxury of natural rubies is emphasized by two rows of white diamonds. The medallions and bows are decorated with 54 round-cut diamonds weighing a total of 3.62 carats with FH color and VVS2-VS2 clarity, as well as 101 round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.52Ct with FI color and VS1-SI1 clarity. The characteristics of the diamonds are confirmed by the Certificate.

Earrings with 2,46 carat rubies and diamonds are sold in our showroom for 1 rubles. The price is valid for July 856.

2. Earrings with 5,04 carat rubies and diamonds (3 photos)

The design of the earrings is made in oriental style. A repeating motif of diamond drops with a blood red ruby ​​in the center is arranged in a diamond-shaped composition. Massive chandelier earrings will become an unrivaled accent to your evening look. The earrings are made of 750-carat white gold with a stud clasp. The weight of the earrings is 30,66 grams, size 78 mm.

Each earring is decorated with 9 oval-cut rubies. The color of the stones is classified by the Moscow Gemological Laboratory (MGL) as Strongly purplish Red / Type II – rich purplish red. The total weight of the rubies is 5,04 carats.

The edges of the repeating teardrop motif are paved with 16 diamonds each, for a total of 288 stones weighing 4,6 carats in GM color, JN brown and VS2-I1 clarity. The base of the earrings is set with 2 round cut diamonds of FG color and VS2-SI1 clarity. The characteristics of the stones are confirmed by the MGL Certificate.

Earrings with 5,04 carat rubies and diamonds are sold in our showroom for 576 rubles. The price is valid for July 000.

3. Italy earrings with 0,49 carat rubies and diamonds (2 photos)

The presented openwork diamond pavé earrings focus on natural rubies in the center. The discreet design of the earrings in the traditions of the Italian jewelry school Made in Italy retains the incredible chic of the shine of precious stones and makes the product a perfect addition to formal evening events. The earrings are made of 750-karat white gold with an English lock clasp. Earrings weight 8,76 grams, size 29 mm.

In the center of the composition are natural marquise-cut rubies weighing 0,27 and 0,22 carats. The gemological laboratory of Moscow State University classified the color of the stones as Deep Purplish Red of purity SI1 and Moderate Purplish Red of purity VS – deep purple-red and moderate purple-red.

The fiery hue of the rubies accentuates the cool radiance of the 114 round-cut diamonds. The color of the stones is classified as GH, clarity SI1-SI2. The total weight of the diamonds is 0,95 carats. The characteristics of the stones are confirmed by the Moscow State University Certificate.

Italy earrings with 0,49 carat rubies and diamonds are sold in our showroom for 237 rubles. The price is valid for July 120.

The Emporium Gold salon will help you sell original jewelry profitably. In 90% of cases we offer the highest price in Moscow. For a preliminary assessment, leave an online application on our website or write to our WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram (+7-985-727-75-55).