The birthstone for July is ruby, whose vibrant red hue perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this sultry summer month, when days are long, hot, and intense. These rich red gemstones, known as "the ...

The Ruby is known as the king of gemstones because of its deep red colour, rarity, high economic value, and strong historical ...

The gemstone's name comes from the Latin word "ruber," which means red. This is fitting since rubies are best known for their red color. The finest of rubies will be deep red with hints of purple, ...

"If you look at a top-quality, gem quality ruby versus the top quality of a diamond – let's say they're five carats each – the ruby is going to be much rarer and much more expensive than that ...

The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura is the most valuable ruby ever sold at auction - Copyright AFP TIMOTHY A. CLARY The 55.22-carat Estrela de Fura is the most valuable ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Scientists at the Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) found a new way to improve color, clarity and luster of red ruby — microwaves. Rubies are one of the world's most popular ...

From zodiac signs and birth flowers to birthstones and even animals, many symbols represent someone's birth month. People born in July can have one of two astrological signs: Cancer (born between July ...