Ruby Engagement Rings
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Not every women dream of diamonds for her engagement ring. The classic style of using a diamond for engagement rings has been repeated for so long that it has become a predictable and safe choice when one decides to buy the perfect ring. This does not have to be the case, if you and your partner are the kind of people who appreciate the breaking of the standard norm or tradition. Diamonds are not the only options. Pick rubies as it is of one of the many stones there is to show the uniqueness of your personalities.
A really genuine beautiful ruby can be actually more valuable than the good quality diamond. It is considered as the most powerful gem in the universe which is associated with many astral signs. It is often said that to own a ruby means to be in the experience of contentment and peace. What is more perfect for the symbol of your union with your partner than to have her slip on her finger the best stone that denotes perfect love and vitality.
In order for you to find the perfect ruby engagement ring that are said to be the ring of kings which has been well regarded for ages, invest yourself in a good and trustworthy gemologist. Always check for the intensity of color and the size of the stone. A high grade ruby has an intense red color that is never too dark or to light that you confuse it with pink. The carat size of ruby is equally important because large ones are of the rarest kind. The prices of large rubies are of course of the expensive side. Keep in mind that a value of a particular ruby is also determined by its carat weight.
Just like sapphires, rubies are also affected with inclusions. An inclusion-free ruby indicates a highly valuable stone and of course high in pricing. The clarity of rubies is often not as high as other types of stones which make enthusiasts always on a look out for the perfectly transparent red stone. Keep in mind that tiny inclusions do not minimize the beauty of the ruby. Consistency in the color of ruby is important and always choose one that is free from major cracks or fractures that could compromise the stone’s endurance in the future.
Cuts that are common for rubies are oval and cushion. However, you are allowed to choose some other types such as emerald or heart shape. Like sapphires, the rubies which are the most unique are ones that have the star inclusion. A perfect star ruby has six rays that branch out from the core of the stone to shoot out to the perimeter of the cut.
Beware of imitation ruby engagement rings as it is made of artificial glass. Pay attention to the terms that are used by jewelers that indicate whether they are genuine or fake. The fake ones are usually called the cultured or created ruby and physically they are unnaturally huge with a red color that is too strong. Remember to check for the previous treatments that the ruby has been put through and have them identified on the bill of sale.