The name ruby is derived from the latin word ruber which means red.
Different color ruby gemstone.
Like other colored gemstones they also look great in halo settings which emphasize the rich color of the ruby center stone.
Tourmaline this gemstone has a myriad of color options and sometimes just a myriad of colors in one stone.
At gempundit you can find genuine gemstones in over 1000 different colour varieties combinations and tones.
A ruby is a pink to blood red coloured gemstone a variety of the mineral corundum aluminium oxide other varieties of gem quality corundum are called sapphires ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems together with amethyst sapphire emerald and diamond.
Sapphire sapphire ranges in color from a pale yellow to a bright orange to a vibrant red.
This makes it extremely versatile.
When determining the quality of ruby based on its color the hue saturation and tone must always be taken into account.
Ruby is a tough and durable gem and the only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond.
Here we have prepared a gemstone chart around their color families for an easy access.
Ruby is also pleochroic and will sometimes display a lighter and more intense color when viewed at different angles.
It can cost up to 600.
The color of a ruby is due to the element chromium.
Natural b this category accounts for over 50 of natural gemstones.
Red gemstones ruby red coral red garnet rubellite red tourmaline carnelian and red zircon etc.
Its color range from colorless to black including pastels.
For example this 1 04 carat ruby engagement ring has an impressive halo setting that attracts attention to the beautiful center stone all while giving the ring an elegant classic appearance.