Different Color Ruby Gemstone

The color of a ruby is due to the element chromium.

Different color ruby gemstone. The word ruby comes from ruber latin for red. At gempundit you can find genuine gemstones in over 1000 different colour varieties combinations and tones. Its color range from colorless to black including pastels. The name ruby is derived from the latin word ruber which means red.

Ruby is also pleochroic and will sometimes display a lighter and more intense color when viewed at different angles. When determining the quality of ruby based on its color the hue saturation and tone must always be taken into account. Ruby is a tough and durable gem and the only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond. This makes it extremely versatile.

Sapphire sapphire ranges in color from a pale yellow to a bright orange to a vibrant red. Tourmaline this gemstone has a myriad of color options and sometimes just a myriad of colors in one stone. Natural b this category accounts for over 50 of natural gemstones. It is highly valued.

Red gemstones ruby red coral red garnet rubellite red tourmaline carnelian and red zircon etc. 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. 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. Like other colored gemstones they also look great in halo settings which emphasize the rich color of the ruby center stone.