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Ruby - Facts and Advice to Help You Buy a Ruby
Ruby is the red member of the corundum family of gemstones. The traditional July birthstone, fine rubies can be more costly than diamonds. The references here explain the qualities and characteristics you should be aware of before you buy a ruby.
About Rubies - Ruby Basics
One of the hardest minerals, rubies are durable gemstones that have been in demand since ancient times. Here's a Ruby Basics that will help you become familiar with this gorgeous and popular gem.
Let's Go Play In the Dirt!
Come with me on a virtual tour of a ruby and sapphire mine in Franklin, North Carolina. I'll bet you never knew that playing in the dirt could be this much fun.
Ruby Jewelry Top Picks
Ruby is a red gem that's been a favorite since ancient times. Many of the rubies found in jewelry are either synthetic or treated to improve their appearance, so be sure to read descriptions carefully when you buy ruby jewelry. Ask questions if necessary to understand what you are buying. Use these links to start shopping for ruby jewelry.
Pigeon's Blood - A Pilgrimage to Mogok - Valley of Rubies
A fascinating look at rubies and ruby mining in Burma's Mogok Stone Tract. By Richard W. Hughes. Follow the link to learn more about his book, Ruby & Sapphire.
Ruby and Sapphire Deposits of Moung Klung, Siam
Palagems.com offers this reprint of an 1894 paper on the Thai-Cambodia ruby and sapphire mines, one of the first Western accounts of the deposit. By Henry Louis.
Synthetic Corundum
A discussion that explains the different types of synthetic ruby and sapphire. By Apsara.