jewelry

“Rubyland” is as apt a nickname as a place has ever received. For the past 800 years, Mogok, Myanmar has consistently produced the world’s…

Although non-gem corundum occurs abundantly all over the world, gem-quality ruby and sapphire are significantly rarer. Their sources are also…

Over a decades-long career, Richard Hughes has gained extensive knowledge of ruby and sapphire gemstones. In this interview, he discusses…

Rubies and sapphires are some of the most well-known jewelry stones. Let’s take a look at the rare geological conditions in which rubies…

Many cultures have long considered ruby a king’s gem. Not surprisingly, ruby symbolism and lore have many associations with power, wealth, and…

For this lesson, please visit our Ruby listing in our Gemstone Encyclopedia and familiarize yourself with the information there and then come…

Do you love all things ruby? If you find yourself drooling over this king of gems, you’ll love this course. Take an in-depth look at rubies, from…

How do gemologists distinguish between rubies and pink sapphires? Learn about the chemistry of corundum and the history of the color pink.

Add sparkle to an emerald cut with a new cutting technique. You can apply this design to gemstones with standard proportions as well as long crystals.…