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...

A ruby is a gemstone variety of the mineral corundum, and is highly recognizable due to its blood red or pink color. Other colors and varieties of corundum are known as sapphires, and it is rubies and sapphires - along with emeralds and diamonds - that make up the four precious stones. Background Historically, rubies have been mined in Thailand, Cambodia and Afghanistan. Newer deposits were discov...