Ruby rings are still much in demand

When the mineral corundum contains chromium and is of gem like quality it becomes red or dark pink and is called ruby when corundum is any other color is called sapphire). Rubies have been loved for many centuries especially in several Asian cultures. Not surprisingly then some of the best and largest rubies have come from Burma and there are also large deposits in Thailand and Cambodia. Recently a large deposit of rubies was found under the ice sheet in Greenland but we still do not know about its  commercial viability. Normally the redder it is the more valuable a ruby becomes, the best colour for this gemstone is called pigeon blood red. As it is the case with other gems, rubies are often treated to improve their color and clarity and there are also many synthetic rubies on the market often made with ammonia alum mixed with chrome alum. Synthetic rubies imitate the best rubies therefore they can be an option worth considering as long as you know that they are synthetic, you do not want to pay good money for them and that is a good reason to buy your ruby jewelry only from a well known retailer whether online or not.

Ruby is the hardest gemstone after diamond and that makes it a very good gemstone for a ring, as it will not get damaged easily,  it is also the birthstone for people born in July which makes it the perfect present for a birthday that month but also for engagements taking place in July. The red of a ruby signifies passion which makes it really suitable for an engagement ring. Following the style of many art deco engagement rings, a large ruby can be enhanced by a few smaller diamonds. That would create a contrast of such a beauty that will make it the ideal ring for a very special occasion in the life of a very special person.