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Ruby gemstone are beautiful, popular gemstones that have been treasured by people since ancient times. Many cultures around the world hold the ruby in high esteem because of its intense beauty and power. The word ruby comes from the Latin word rubeus, which means red. Rubies are always colored red, but they can be orange-red or purple-red.

 

Ruby (Natural)

 

There are nine primary categories of Ruby gemstones, including all shades and forms. One of them is natural Ruby, which refers to any uncut or unpolished form. The most commonly found color among Rubies is red, though various shades in blue, pink and orange exist as well. Blue Topaz: A variety of Topaz that ranges from light blue to medium-dark sky blue (or cornflower blue). Blue Topaz gems can be found in white gold and platinum settings as well as silver. Cushion Cut: A square or rectangular shape with rounded corners; generally easier to manufacture than round cuts due to fewer facets. Princess Cut: A square or rectangular shape with pointed ends; generally easier to manufacture than round cuts due to fewer facets.

 

Rubellite

 

One of several varieties of the mineral corundum, rubellite is primarily found in Brazil, although smaller deposits can be found in parts of Africa and Madagascar. It was discovered around 1797, though it wasn’t officially described until 1799 when French naturalist Mathieu Guinot did so. He named it after Jean-Baptiste Bouillaud-Rubellite, a professor at Toulouse who collected specimens for his mineral collection. Since its official discovery, rubellite has been cut into gemstones and used to create jewelry; unlike some other varieties of red corundum, rubellite tends to be less blue than deep red in color.

 

Star Ruby

 

Blue Topaz is a great option for those on a tight budget; Star Rubies can still be found at less than $100/carat and have a very similar look to their Ruby counterparts. The only real difference is that they tend to have a blueish or greenish tinge, rather than red. Also, while they may not be naturally-colored like Rubies, Star Rubies are still quite popular among jewelers because they're super hard (and therefore don't need to be treated) and come in some pretty colors. At any rate, if you're looking for an affordable alternative to Ruby, Blue Topaz might just fit your needs perfectly!

 

Padparadscha

 

This shade is so rare that very few stones exist, which makes padparadscha extremely valuable. The rich pink color of padparadscha derives from a trace element called vanadium, which gives it a fascinatingly unique and subtle appearance. Although padparadscha originated in Sri Lanka, it’s also mined in parts of Asia, Africa and South America. To date, less than 100 grams have been mined globally – making it an incredibly precious stone. Despite its rarity, many women see padparadscha as one of their favorite hues, often opting for a paradesah bracelet or necklace as part of their fine jewelry collection.

 

Sapphire (Synthetic)

 

Synthetic sapphire is grown in a lab using corundum, typically aluminum oxide (Al2O3). It’s not actually related to true sapphires or rubies, but can be used as an inexpensive alternative to them. Because it doesn’t have a lot of color variations, synthetic sapphire is often used as a substitute for white zirconium. The price difference between synthetic and natural sapphire varies depending on use and rarity.

 

Blue Sapphire

 

Natural blue sapphires come in a variety of shades, but they all have one thing in common—they’re relatively rare. The most valuable sapphires are deep blue and require high quality (as well as good sized) specimens to bring in significant returns.