At Diamond Treats:

• All our rubies are natural gemstones.
• We maintain excellent clarity and a lovely deep red colour in all rubies.
• Our rubies are cut with high precision for extra sparkle and shine.
• Ruby size and specifications are stated on the product pages of our website.
• We provide certification with all our ruby jewellery.

Ruby as the status quo of gemstone jewellery:

The Material:

• Made out of the material Corundum.
• Sturdy and Resilient, ranks 9 out of 10 on the hardness scale.
• Crimson red colour due to chromium inclusion in the gemstone.
• They are mined mostly in Mozambique,Thailand and Cambodia.

The Occasion:

• Ruby is July's Birthstone. Ideal Birthday gift for anyone born that month.
• Ancient lore tells us that a ruby is capable of reconciling lover's quarrels. Makes for the perfect making up gift.
• It is also an ideal 40th wedding anniversary gift.
• Perfect for relationship Anniversaries and romantic gifts.

Energy and Symbology:

Ruby is a stone that is said to shield against emotional damage and negativity. It also is said to provide the owner with:

• Courage
• Selflessness
• Emotional stability and joy

The Myth and the Meaning:

• A ruby engagement ring is said to express passion and promise.
• A heart-shaped ruby is said to attract love when worn over the heart in a red velvet bag filled with seashells.
• A ruby gemstone is said to promote enthusiasm, vigour and passion for life.
• It is also believed to promote dynamic leadership.

The Lifestyle:

• Ruby Jewellery has since ancient times been associated with wealth and prosperity.
• In Dec 2011, Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery collection was sold off on auction. Notably a ring set with an 8.24 carat gem that broke the 'price-per-carat' record for rubies - $512,925 per carat, estimated $4.2m in total!
• Some Notable Celebrities who wear rubies include: Dannii Minogue, Demi Moore, Taylor Swift, Kate Nash and more.

The History:

• Rubies are mentioned four times in the Bible, in association with attributes like beauty and wisdom.
• In the language of Sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj, or ‘king of precious stones’.
• The regal & wealthy classes had exquisite collections of rubies. It personified the symbol of power for the mighty rulers.
• Ruby comes from the Latin origin ruber, meaning red.