The ruby is one of the gemstones that exerts a timeless fascination and magnetism towards people. In ancient times, the ruby was a precious stone associated with strength and valour in battle, so much so that it was used almost as a scaramantic talisman to feel invincible.
At the same time, it was considered a peaceful talisman, able to bring harmony and peace during conflicts. During the Christian period, it was long included and added to objects for liturgical use as a symbolic association with the blood of Jesus Christ.
Today, recognising its preciousness and the scarcity of pure stones on the market, buying a ruby or a piece of jewellery with rubies of a certain purity inside it can even be considered an investment method, buying an asset today that could be worth much more in the future.
But moving away from the historical, symbolic or purely economic concept of the ruby, it is undeniable that the beauty of this precious stone can arouse an everlasting magnetism in people who encounter it.
For this reason, if you are considering buying elegant and sought-after ruby rings simply to be able to appreciate, wear or give its beauty as a gift, understanding how to choose the right one according to your own style, without forgetting the more rational and not purely aesthetic aspects linked to this jewel (preferring, for example, a jewel with a purer stone, which can therefore gain value in the future) can help you make a truly different, and unequivocally right, choice.
In this article, you will find suggestions for choosing rings that specifically reflect these characteristics, to give as a gift or self-gift a piece of jewellery that will always prove to be, with consistency and longevity, an item not to be parted from.
Start with the stone to evaluate the right ring
It may sound like an obvious statement, but if you are looking for the correct method to choose a ruby ring, you only have to start your ring evaluation by first assessing the characteristics of the gemstone set in it. There are 3 fundamental elements to be analysed of a ruby: colour, transparency and cut.
Evaluate the colour of ruby with care
The ruby is a gemstone that already does not possess great transparency. Almost all precious stones naturally have small inclusions. Colour, therefore, more than transparency, can determine the value and price of a ruby.
The stone should not be too dark, as this would diminish its ability to reflect light, but also not too light: in short, the perfect colour, if by perfect we mean the one with the highest value, is the one that comes closest to a vibrant red, the famous ruby red.
Attention: if you are not particularly familiar with the analysis and evaluation of gemstones, it may be useful to get help from an expert, or to go to a trusted jeweller who can guide you in analysing the perfect jewel to buy, given that almost all gemstones on the market undergo treatments to enhance their appearance before being placed on the market. One of the most popular treatments is heat treatment, which enhances the colour of stones using heat.
Beware of ruby purity
As already mentioned, it is very difficult to find a stone free of inclusions. Some of these can, however, give the ruby pleasing optical and perspective effects. The purity of this and many other gemstones is determined by their visibility (not only to the naked eye).
The cut affects the optical effect that the stone will be able to give
The cut of the stone is one of the fundamental elements in emphasising the gem’s lustre. The variation of the cut is motivated by its size and the search for the most suitable method to avoid over-emphasising its inclusions.
These are the 3 fundamental elements for understanding and getting to know a stone.
In the course of this article, we have deliberately not dwelled on the type of ring, in order to give space to your style and imagination, in the exploration of shop sections (physical or virtual) of the jewel you will eventually choose to purchase.