The Ruby has long been a hugely popular gemstone, and is instantly recognizable for its deep red color, with ‘Pigeon Blood Red’ being the most valuable hue. It is also one of the four precious stones and a gem of huge symbolic significance. The simple ruby ring is a truly classic piece. It is the deep red hue of the ruby that has long drawn the eye of women all over the world, pr...

If you have shopped any jewelry store you have most likely asked the question,  ”What type of stone is that?”  The salesperson says “that’s a created ruby”.  Maybe you asked what that meant by created, or maybe you did not.  Either way you may not get the right answer.  A lot depends on the amount of training the saleperson has received on colored stones.  I hav...