What Type of Stone Is Ruby?

The ruby is a stone of dreams and experiences.  It is a stone that nature prosperity to hold money and desire. Leadership with energy is something that Ruby always promotes.  It is an excellent stone to have on hand if you find yourself in an argument or fight since it can fortify you and protect you from negative emotions and ideas. It shields its wearer from harm and extends to the mental, emotional, and spiritual realms.  

Natural Ruby stone is full of life and brimming with passion. It removes tiredness, apathy, and lethargy.  They are among the most prized gems in society, diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires. It's important to remember that ruby stones weren't used for their chemical makeup until recently. In the past, "Ruby" was synonymous with "Garnet" when referring to any red gemstone. Most rubies currently in circulation have been traded amongst jewelry pieces for centuries.

Varieties of Ruby

The mineral corundum is used to create the gemstones ruby and sapphire. Color is the only distinguishing feature between them. Here are certain varieties of rubies:

 Pigeon Blood Ruby

The origin is in Burma. Ruby often referred to as Pigeon Blood ruby. The "pigeon blood" and the precious gemstone ruby both have their origins in Burma. This stone's color is determined by the first two droplets of blood drawn from a pigeon's nostrils after death. It is a perfect gem for the couple's bond and is said to strengthen romantic bonds between its owners.

Mozambican Ruby

Mozambique is Africa's most important ruby-producing country. The colors of these rubies range from deep purple to reddish-orange. They range from very pale pink sapphire to intensely red rubies. They stand in for the blood that pumps through the body's veins and arteries.

Mozambique rubies are stones for those who believe in the stone's supposed regenerative properties. According to Vedic astrology, wearing this stone can help you succeed in business, education, and wealth, and also enhance your health. Those born in July are said to be especially lucky because this gem is their birthstone.

 Pink Color Ruby

Pink rubies, which originated in Myanmar, had the lowest quality of chromium. This ruby's price is significantly lower than that of other, more conventionally red rubies. Customers got better value for their money and the highest quality rubies available in their price range, in addition to a wider variety of high-quality gemstones to choose from.

Tanzanian Ruby

Tanzania Ruby is where some of the rarest rubies in the world are found. Sapphires and rubies are often found together because they are both made of the same corundum material. Love, passion, and romance are all symbolized by their vivid stone. Natural or incandescent light brings out the full beauty of a Tanzania ruby's medium tone and richness of brilliant red.

Burma Ruby

Burmese rubies are the rarest and most expensive gemstones in the world. The rarity, quality, longevity, and color of an item all contribute to its value. The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC, is home to the most well-known specimen of this type of ruby. Burma, currently called Myanmar, is where you may get these rubies.

Final Thought

Overall, rubies are one of the most amazing gemstones. You can choose any of the rubies stated above for their benefits and allure. We at Navratan will be happy to introduce you to this fine gemstone. We have been a GIA-certified jewelry dealer for decades and offer a premium range of gemstone jewelry collections for customers around the world. Browse our rubies now.