Throughout history, rubies have reigned as the costliest gem. Before gem-cutting techniques revealed diamonds' true beauty, rubies were already considered a gem for royalty because of their stunning red hue....
Gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, and emeralds are some of the most well-known pieces included in fine jewelry. However, there are dozens of lesser known gems that are equally as beautiful as these standard...
From rubies and sapphires to emeralds , gemstones add a splash of color to any jewelry collection and make great gifts for birthdays and anniversaries. Select Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires The three most...
Shopping for red gems can be fun and rewarding. Since there are a variety of red gems on the market, it is worth taking some time to learn about the qualities and properties of the most popular red gemstones....
Most gemstone jewelry is meant to last a lifetime. Whether a piece of jewelry is given as a gift or bought for oneself, no one wants the piece to break or scratch. When looking at gemstone jewelry, consider...
You may have noticed there are more sapphire rubies being offered on Ebay lately. There is a Reason and you should know the facts There are treatments being used to color enhance otherwise cheap sapphires...
Alexandrite Doublet, Ruby Doublet, Sapphire Doublet are the main doublets manufactured due to the cost of the respective Natural Gemstones. A doublet can be made from Natural gemstone material (bottom) with a...
Treatments and enhancements Improving the quality of gemstones by treating them is common practice. Some treatments are used in almost all cases and are therefore considered "acceptable". During the late...
Investment grade natural ruby gemstones. The gem trade has seen a rise in synthetic rubies with flux-induced healed fractures being offered as natural rubies. The synthetic stones, which reportedly come from...
There are several sellers on eBay, mostly from China, that are hocking beads that they claim "are 100% the best grade genuine Authentic real natural and finest Red Ruby Gem Stone Bead"....They don't look like...
