Natural Burma Ruby Certified

Very Nice color of Red Burma Ruby (Pinkish under the light)

Specification:
Name of Gemstones: Ruby (Corundum)
Weight: 1.26 ct
Color: Bright Red
Origin: Burma
Clarity: Slight Inclusions which is normal to distinguish it from synthetics or other specimens
Treatment: None (Natural, no heat, no glass-filled)
Attachment (s): Silver Ring with diamonds + Bangkok Certificate (Emil Laboratory LTD)

Very Nice Quality of Ruby! Go get 'em Tiger!

 Myth and Fun Facts of Rubies
Ruby has been the world's most valued gemstone for thousands of years. Ruby was said to be the most precious of the twelve stones God created when he created all things, and this "lord of gems" was placed on Aaron's neck by God's command.
The ruby is the most commonly mentioned stone in the Bible. It is said the ruby was the most precious of the twelve stones made by God when He created the world. According to the Old Testament's Book of Exodus, God commanded a ruby be the first stone placed on Aaron’s breastplate. The Book of Job implies rubies were held in high esteem when Job declares “the price of wisdom is above rubies”. This thinking is repeated in Proverbs 31, which states: “A virtuous wife is worth more than rubies”.

In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ruby is called « ratnaraj », or « king of precious stones » and also «ratnanayaka», «leader of precious stones».

Among the multitude of legends and strange beliefs of ancient times, it was thought that the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom and outstanding success in « heart affairs ».
Furthermore, the wearer acquired the ability to live in peace with his enemies. In some places ruby was even thought to confer invulnerability.

Rubies are today even more valuable and rare than the top quality colorless diamonds.
A 16 carat ruby was sold at auction for USD 227,300 per carat at Sotheby's in 1988.
A 27.37 carat Burmese ruby ring was sold at Sotheby's in Geneva in May 1995 for USD 146,145 per carat. A 32 carat ruby was sold for USD 144,000 per carat at Sotheby's in 1989.

In contrast, the eight D-color internally flawless diamonds of over 50 carats sold in the past 10 years only fetched a mere USD 125,000 per carat. Even for the largest of them, a pear-shape of 102 carats.

All colors of corundum except red are known as sapphires, which has created controversy about where ruby ends and sapphire begins, particularly in pink shades of corundum. In 1991, the International Colored Gemstone Association has passed a resolution that the light shades of the red hue should be included in the category ruby since it was too difficult to legislate where red ended and pink began. In practice, pink shades are now known either as pink ruby or pink sapphire.

Ruby is the birthstone for July but on some ancient lists it can be the birthstone for December.
Ruby is also the gemstone for the astrological sign Capricorn.

The Power of the Ruby

Such was the esteem and respect for rubies that anyone wearing one was said to be blessed with wisdom, health, wealth and great success in love. Those fortunate enough to acquire a ruby gained the ability to live in peace and harmony among enemies, and were assured of a lifetime of spiritual health and well-being.
Some cultures believe the stone bestowed invulnerability upon their owners. As the stone of prophecy rubies are said to darken to warn of imminent danger. The gemstone is said to act as an antidote to poison and possess the ability to heal the blood.

The Ruby in Medicine

Ancient cultures used rubies to treat digestive, blood and heart ailments. When rubbed on the skin a ruby is said to restore youth and vitality. A ruby can aid the early formation and development of a foetus in pregnancy, and is effective against stimulants like coffee and drugs. Rubies represent passion, desire and devotion, and are supposed to heal heartbreak.
Naturally its wonderful colour make fire and blood the elements most affiliated with the ruby. It was believed all rubies contained a fire that could never be concealed, not even when the stone was worn under clothing. This energy could be transferred into water, so a ruby placed in water would cause the liquid to boil. The word “ruby” is derived from the Latin “ruber”, meaning “red”. Ancient Indian Vedic Astrology associates the ruby with the sun.
As Hindu people belong to different sects according to their respective gods, so they classfied rubies into four separate sects These ranged from the most valued and darkest red stones to the less popular, lighter coloured ones. During medieval times rubies were segregated, with the darker coloured stones being classed as “male” over the lighter “female” stones.

Color	Red
Hardness	9
Refractive Index	1.76 - 1.77
SG	3.9 - 4.1
Double Refraction	.0008
Luster	Vitreous to adamantine
Mineral Class	Corundum