02/05-08   -   Press releases

Ruby – one of worlds most precious gemstone

The Jewellery Channel exclusively presents one of the most valuable gemstones – Ruby
With its impressing colour intensity the Ruby can be worked up multifariously. Whether as a ring or a necklace – The Jewellery Channel offers a wide range of exquisite gemstone jewellery

The word ‘Ruby’ comes from the latin word ‘ruber’ or ‘rubrus’ and means red, for Ruby is a pink to blood red gemstone. In mediaeval times Ruby was a symbol of power and therefore a favoured gemstone used in crowns like in the Bohemian St. Wenzel crown. It is assumed that already in Bronze Age, Rubies had been mined in Burma and that around 2.000 years ago Rubies were used as a talisman in India.

Ruby is considered one of the four precious stones. It is the most expensive and most famous gemstone in the world together with the sapphire, the emerald and the diamond. Primarily mined in Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Kenya, Madagascar, and Cambodia, Rubies have also been found in the U.S. states of Montana, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Prices of rubies are primarily determined by their colour. The ideal colour for Rubies is an intensive red with a shade of blue, also called Pigeon Blood Red. This unique colour can only be found in Myanmar (Burmese). Rubies mined in Myanmar reach the highest prices not only because of their colour but also for their purity and hue.

Among the colour, also cut and carat (size) determine the price. A special kind of cut is the cabochon-cut which brings out a special lightning and sparkle. In 2006, a record price was paid at auction for a single stone: An unnamed 38.12 carat cabochon-cut ruby was worth $5,860,000 to its buyer.

Rubies are predominantly worked up as gemstones. Clear stones are mostly facet-cut and rubies with optical effects are mostly cabochon-cut. The Jewellery Channel offers Rubies in many varieties, whether worked up in rings, earrings or pendants. The Jewellery Channel draws its Rubies from captive mines which enables The Jewellery Channel to offer the most precious gemstones like Ruby at an affordable price.

Among their symbolic value for 40th wedding anniversary, Rubies also stand for life and love. In former times people believed that keeping Rubies would give power, bravery and dignity to them.

For more information on Rubies or gemstones in general have a look on www.thejewellerxchannel.tv.

About The Jewellery Channel:
The Jewellery Channel is based in Middlesex, England. With a whole new way of shopping for jewellery they offer hundreds of pieces of fine jewellery every day – at a price the customer decides. Twelve Years in mining, stone cutting and designing of jewellery combines an unique approach of art technology and traditional workmanship. The Jewellery Channel broadcasts live on Sky Channel 640, Freeview Channel 44, Five US (Freeview 35, Virgin 185) 9am-12noon everyday or via Live-Stream at www.thejewellerychannel.tv.