Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ...
A groundbreaking achievement in gemstone production has emerged from the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, where lecturer Sofie Boons has successfully grown a full-size ruby embedded ...
Corundum is also responsible for another birthstone: July's ruby. Sapphires come in an array of colors, including orange, yellow, green, pink and purple. However, they're best known for their blue ...
Ruby is an incredibly durable gemstone if there are no treatment-related durability concerns. - Courtesy Jan Goodman Co. Hardness and toughness Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.