Different Color Ruby Gemstone

The name ruby is derived from the latin word ruber which means red.

Different color ruby gemstone.

At gempundit you can find genuine gemstones in over 1000 different colour varieties combinations and tones. Here we have prepared a gemstone chart around their color families for an easy access. The color of a ruby is due to the element chromium. Sapphire sapphire ranges in color from a pale yellow to a bright orange to a vibrant red.

Like other colored gemstones they also look great in halo settings which emphasize the rich color of the ruby center stone. Ruby is a tough and durable gem and the only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond. Its color range from colorless to black including pastels. Ruby is also pleochroic and will sometimes display a lighter and more intense color when viewed at different angles.

A ruby is a pink to blood red coloured gemstone a variety of the mineral corundum aluminium oxide other varieties of gem quality corundum are called sapphires ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems together with amethyst sapphire emerald and diamond. It is highly valued. For example this 1 04 carat ruby engagement ring has an impressive halo setting that attracts attention to the beautiful center stone all while giving the ring an elegant classic appearance. Tourmaline this gemstone has a myriad of color options and sometimes just a myriad of colors in one stone.

Despite this ruby is still subject to chipping and fracture if handled roughly and care should be taken to ensure it is properly handled. Natural b this category accounts for over 50 of natural gemstones. Red gemstones ruby red coral red garnet rubellite red tourmaline carnelian and red zircon etc. This makes it extremely versatile.