Rubies are the birthstone for July, and what a stunner they are. Hailing from the corundum family of gemstones, it is a cousin to the sapphire. Heavy doses of the element Chromium cause the deep red color of this beautiful gem. Rubies can come in many different hues of the color red, but the deep red color known as "pigeon blood red" is the most expensive and best known. Rubies without inclusions or internal blemishes also command extremely high prices. Because of their rarity, a large market in lab created rubies has become more prevalent in recent years. There is a misconception that these are not "real" rubies. They in fact share the exact same crystalline properties as real rubies, and because the environment in which they are produced is controlled, they tend to have far less inclusions than naturally mined rubies (and are less expensive).
Here at Buckingham Jewelers, we keep a few items in stock with ruby accents, but what is a great idea for those looking for a gift for the ruby lover is a custom made piece using rubies. Our master jeweler can take your ideas and turn them into singular creations that will never be recreated. These one of a kind custom pieces can be created with natural or lab created rubies, and whilst they do cost a little more because of the craftsmanship involved, they are well worth it.
In Asia, rubies are sometimes laid in the foundations of new buildings for luck and good fortune. If you would like to lay a lucky foundation for someone using rubies, come see us or call for an appointment. We can create something amazing, and using the "king of gems" we will make you look like royalty.
