High Jewelry Ruby Jewelry

Where does the name “ruby” come from?

One of the oldest names for ruby ​​is the Sanskrit name: “ratnaraj”, which translates to “King of Jewels”.

The etymological root of the word "ruby" comes from the Latin "rubeus" which means "red".

However, this name was only given with certainty and definitively in the 1800s with the development of scientific gemology.

What are the color and characteristics of ruby?

The color of a natural ruby ​​encompasses all shades of red, but its most sought-after hue is a true red with a hint of blue, called "pigeon's blood." True products of nature, natural rubies are elegant and refined stones.

Naturally, too many or too large inclusions affect the color and appearance of the ruby, which generally depreciates the value of the stone, with the exception of rutile inclusions which add value. Indeed, rutile needle inclusions give the ruby, like sapphires, soft reflections called "silks". Depending on their orientation within the stone, these inclusions produce either chatoyancy, i.e. a luminous phenomenon reminiscent of the slit pupil of a cat's eye (the ruby ​​is then called "cat's eye"), or an asterism effect, i.e. a luminous phenomenon that forms a star or a cross on the surface of the stone (the ruby ​​is then called "starry").

Finally, while a few small inclusions do not impact the price of natural rubies, fractures that may be present within the stone impact its durability and therefore its value.

The ruby, what is its symbolism?

Known as the king of jewels, the ruby ​​was for a long time the most precious stone, even before the white diamond.

Today, the stone is synonymous with courage, passionate love, vitality, modesty, charity, loyalty and compassion but also power, wealth and success. It symbolizes births in July and 35 years of marriage.

Where are the main ruby ​​deposits?

Among the places of origin of natural ruby, two are to be remembered throughout History: Sri Lanka and Myanmar (or Burma).

Indeed, Myanmar's mines are particularly well known, especially those in the Mogok Valley. Rubies were mined there 3,500 years ago and while the valley's deposits are now exhausted, some of the world's finest "Pigeon Blood" rubies were mined there.

Similarly, Sri Lanka is one of the oldest sources of the gem with records of extraction dating back over 2,500 years. These rubies were known to the Greeks and Romans as early as the 5th century BC.

Today, 90% of rubies are extracted from mines in Myanmar. They can also come from Mozambique or Sri Lanka for the largest mines.

However, other mining countries can also be identified, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Tanzania and Australia.

At Bäumer Vendôme, your stone is certified. Indeed, the stone certificate given by the supplier certifies your ruby ​​by attesting to its traceability, its authenticity as well as its properties: number of carats, size (oval, round etc.), dimensions, weight, estimate etc. A certified stone avoids any problem of authenticity and brings you total transparency.

How to maintain a jewel set with rubies?

It is possible to clean your ruby ​​with steam or ultrasound.

However, natural rubies whose fractures, gaps or cracks have been filled are more fragile and sensitive to heat; steam and ultrasonic cleaning are therefore not recommended. It is therefore recommended to entrust your jewel to a jeweler.

How does Maison Bäumer work with rubies?

This stone that has seduced people for centuries is a true energetic jewel. Indeed, this stone of a luminous red color carries meaning and accompanies its owner in his success. Part of the precious stones with the sapphire and the emerald, the ruby, with flamboyant colors and reflections, symbolizes the "burning fire" by its deep red, and is often worked in jewelry in France, Burma, Italy and in the rest of Europe and the world (among the peoples of Africa and the Orient for its characteristics and its qualities as a precious stone).

When they are rough, almost all rubies do not immediately have this "blood red" color. In fact, they are initially pink and opaque. However, rubies emerging from the earth with a naturally red and transparent color are extremely rare gemstones and have a high price whose estimate never deceives. In order to obtain a good quality stone with the fewest possible inclusions and an intense "blood red" color, many producers work the gem in order to improve its characteristics including its purity and quality. First, the gem is heated in order to remove the inclusions, improve its purity and increase the intensity of color. This technique, which considerably increases the price of these gemstones, is natural and does not require any treatment to modify the quality of the gems. However, it must appear on the stone's certificate, just like that of a diamond, a sapphire or another precious stone which attests to their traceability in France, in Europe and throughout the world.

In France and the rest of the world, as with diamonds and other precious stones, the price of rubies has continued to rise in recent years, leading stone producers to change the quality of these red gems. Maison Bäumer only turns to suppliers whose production is controlled, with production methods that respect the stone, people and the environment. Each precious stone chosen to set our jewelry is certified by the largest laboratories and has their certificate that we carefully keep: a meticulous and important choice. Earrings, rings, necklaces, this natural and certified stone can be found on some of our jewelry.

 

How to choose your ruby ​​jewelry?

Being part of the precious stones with the emerald and the sapphire, it is clear that the estimate of the price of a ruby ​​of a good size and a significant number of carats (cts) will be high. If you want to turn to jewelry set with rubies, we advise you first of all to be interested in precise characteristics such as the size of the latter: is it an oval, round or pear-shaped ruby? Indeed, the more a natural ruby ​​has a significant number of carats, an irreproachable purity, a precise cut and a significant quality, the higher the estimate of the final price of the jewelry with the ruby ​​will be. The ruby ​​can be set on white gold but goes more harmoniously with pink gold.

If you are interested in high jewelry pieces (earrings, rings, necklaces, etc.), we advise you to turn to a jewel on which the gem will be more imposing. For this, the color of your ruby ​​​​should not turn towards pink but rather towards blood red. In addition, monitor its dimensions and its number of carats: as for sapphires, oval or pear-shaped rubies will be preferred because they allow the red colors to stand out more deeply. Also, stones with fewer inclusions are the preferred choice but will necessarily increase the estimate of the price of your jewel. For this estimate, be sure to take into account the number of carats of your stone. Finally, as for diamonds, it is necessary that your gems are certified. In this sense, your gems (diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc.) must be certified: never lose this certificate which is unique and which attests to the characteristics present at the heart of your stone: colors, dimensions, weight, number of carats (cts), inclusions, purity, size (oval, pear, round, etc.) are included.

Think of Me Ruby Ring, 1.54 carats (ring weight: 4.50g)

Think of me ring Rose gold, 0.50 carat white diamond

The ruby ​​jewelry collection from Maison Bäumer

Oval, round or another size, Maison Bäumer enjoys working with these precious stones. Ruby can be found at the heart of many of our collections and are certified. You can find rubies on several pieces of jewelry. We also offer to create your custom jewelry with the stones of your choice: pair of earrings, ring, necklace, let your imagination run wild and trust French know-how to bring the creation of your dreams to life.

Morse Love Ruby Necklace, rose gold (8.76 ct rubies)