Ruby: The King of Gemstones Outshining Diamonds in Price & Power

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News18•27-12-2025, 10:54
Ruby: The King of Gemstones Outshining Diamonds in Price & Power
- •Ruby, known as the 'King Of Gemstones', often surpasses diamonds in price due to its rarity and intense red color.
- •Scientifically, it's 'Corundum' with chromium, ranking 9 on the Mohs scale, ensuring durability and lasting sparkle.
- •Historically, it symbolized power and courage, worn by kings in crowns and weapons, especially popular in India, Burma, and Europe.
- •The rarest and most expensive variety is 'Pigeon's Blood Red', primarily found in Myanmar, fetching millions.
- •Beyond jewelry, synthetic rubies are crucial in lasers, watches, and scientific instruments; it's also July's birthstone.
Why It Matters: Ruby, the 'King Of Gemstones', is prized for its intense red, durability, historical significance, and value.
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