The Ruby Earring: A Precious Stone - Info Barrel

The red color present in ruby earrings means there is an absence of chromium in the stone. Rubies are not always the deep red that is often portrayed in pictures. They can be pink, deep red and other rich reds in between. A ruby gets more and more expensive depending on how dark the color of the stone is. Pigeon blood-red is considered the most valuable ruby.

Rubies are one of four precious stones that can be found in the world. Emeralds, diamonds and sapphires occupy the other precious stone slots. Clarity and hardness are two qualities that help give rubies and ruby earrings their premium price tags. Clearer stones cost more. Diamonds are the hardest natural stone, and rubies register at only a point less in hardness.

It is not unusual for ruby earrings to have imperfections. Color impurities and mineral deposits called rutile needles or “silk” are often found in rubies. Imperfections (or inclusions) are not a curse in the case of rubies, though. They are...

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