Ruby Ring

Information And Tips For Ruby Gemstone Rings

Ruby rings have been very popular for many years, however most buyers choose their ruby ring based solely on exterior looks and design. This is quite alarming since the gemstone is quite expensive and in many cases the gemstone in a ruby gold ring could be worth more than the gold in the ring. Ruby rings are commonly worn as special occassion rings and this is why you will find thousands of designs for ruby engagement rings and ruby wedding rings. Most of us would spend substantial amounts of money for engagement and wedding rings and it is therefore necessary that the right choice is made when buying such jewels.

In this article we will provide indepth information regarding ruby rings and also provide useful tips and suggestions to help you select the right ruby ring. This is not a sales campaign for our products so do not expect to find high pitched sales talk and marketing persuasion. We will keep the contents as simple and non technical as possible as, most of you who are interested in buying a ruby ring will infact not know much about the technical aspects of jewelry.


Ruby ring design essentials
We all know that a ring design should look attractive and gorgeous. However, other features like gemstone characteristics and mounting, streamlined shape etc are also important. Taking about a ruby ring, the gemstone is quite sturdy with a hardness value of 9 on the Moh's scale of hardness. The design of your ruby ring should also give sufficient attention to longterm durablity of the ring. Each xxx design is reasearched by a team of jewelry and gemstone experts. Equal emphasis should always be given to good looks, good craftsmanship and longterm durability. For expensive gemstone jewels like ruby rings, it is also important that the gemstone size is not very large. Rubies, sapphires, emeralds and tanzanite are very highly priced as gemstone size increases. A ruby ring with a large ruby gemstone would require a good quality ruby gemstone as, the flaws in a low grade gem would be clearly visible as the gemstone size increases. You can therefore see that a number of factors will work together in combination to define a good design for your ruby gemstone ring.


The gemstone for your ruby ring
The gemstone in a ruby ring is a prominent cost component of the ring. Let us consider a few aspects of the ruby gemstone to fully understand what you should look for and expect when buying a ruby ring. The first thing to remember is that there are genuine rubies and manmade rubies. A manmade ruby could be called by different names like synthetic ruby, created ruby, lab created ruby etc. A genuine ruby is one that is actually dug up from a ruby mine, heat treated to clear impurities and enhance color and then cut into required shapes and sizes. To an untrained eye, a manmade ruby would appear extremely gorgeous as it would be flawless and vibrant color. Most of us would expect a genuine gemstone in our ruby ring and should therefore get what we paid for. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to differentiate a genuine ruby from a cleverly made manmade ruby. It is therefore necessary that you choose a jeweller that you can trust. The source (origin) of the gemstone in your ruby ring is equally important as, that would determine the beauty of the gemstone. Rubies are found in a few African countries and in Thailand and Burma. However the best rubies are mined in Burma and good quality Burmese rubies carry a stiff price tag. It would be a good idea to let the seller clearly specify the source of the gemstone in your ruby ring and clearly mention whether it is a genuine or manmade gemstone. Your budget range will also limit the size of the gemstone that you can afford for your ruby gold ring. Gemstones are generally sold by weight (carats) and large size rubies are much more expensive (per carat) as compared to smaller sizes. Ruby rings with large sized rubies will either be very high priced or have rubies of low quality and appear awful. In general, go for a ring with a modestly sized ruby gem so that the quality is fairly good. There is one other option that you might want to consider where, many small pieces of good quality rubies are closely set in a design. For example, a large rectangle can be created in a ruby ring and this area can be covered with small square ruby gems that are very closely set. It requires very skilled craftsmen to do such intricate work as there will be no gold portion visible between the small gems. Very specific custom cutting of the gemstone will also be required for such setting to be done.


Ruby ring gold options
There is really no shortage of 14k ruby rings or 18k ruby rings, most sellers would tell you that an 18k ruby ring is a better choice as it has a higher gold content. Technically it is true that 18k gold has a higher purity as compared to 14k gold, however 14k gold is much harder than 18k gold and this makes it more sturdy and durable. You can choose from 14k or 18k ruby rings but there are certain designs that are better made in 14k gold. A ruby ring with intricate design or etchings is better made as a 14k ruby ring, as this will ensure that the design remains neat and clear without fading out with friction. A man ruby ring needs to be strong and durable as men do not take as much care of their jewelry as the ladies do. A 14k men's ruby ring will therefore be more sturdy and durable.


Adding diamonds to a ruby ring
A ruby gemstone ring would look stunning either with or without diamonds. You can however add a few small diamonds to a ruby ring to add accent and glitter to the ring. The main consideration for choosing a diamond ruby ring would be your budget since, the ruby gemstone is itself quite expensive. If you can afford diamonds and a good quality ruby in your ring then go ahead. However if you have to compromise to accomodate both, then go for a better quality gemstone for your ruby ring and leave the diamonds out. If you need a color contrast of red rubies and white diamonds for a ruby ring but cannot afford the price tag, consider using good quality white sapphires instead of diamonds. Sapphires like rubies are sturdy gems and come second in hardness to only diamonds.


Ruby gemstone price pattern
You will be more interested in the price of a complete ruby ring rather than the cost of individual components of the ring. However, it helps to understand the pricing for different ruby gemstone options in the ring. Rubies, sapphires and emeralds are some of the gemstones that are priced quite high. This becomes very obvious when the size of the gemstone or the quality of the gemstone increases. Rubies are generally priced per carat (weight unit) and if you took one large piece and one small piece of the same quality, the larger ruby would be priced much higher per carat (as compared to the smaller stone). Another interesting fact about your ruby ring would be the origin of the ruby gemstone in the ring. The best rubies are mined in Burma, moderate priced ruby gems can be found in Africa and Thailand also produces some very ordinary ruby gems. For this reason, a ruby ring with a Burmese ruby gem stone would be priced much higher than a ruby ring with a Thai or African ruby gem stone. Make sure that your vendor clearly mentions the origin of the gemstone in your ruby gemstone ring as, this would be the starting point for any price comparison that you make.


Durability of ruby rings
Like for any other jewelry, the durability of a ruby ring will be decided by a number of factors working in combination. The ruby gemstone itself is very durable with a hardness factor of 9 and comes second in hardness to only diamonds. The type of gemstone mounting used for the ring will be based on the basic ring design and there are few things that you should keep in mind. If your ruby ring uses prongs to mount the gemstone, make sure that the prongs are sufficiently thick and firm. Thin prongs tend could open up when they stick in pockets and other places, they could also scratch delicate skin. Loose prongs could result in the gemstone dropping off and expensive replacement costs could result. The best way to mount a gemstone would be to border the entire gemstone with gold thus protecting the edges from side impact. However, the gemstone in a ruby ring would be of a moderate size as large rubies are very expensive, bordering the edges with gold would cover up a portion of the gemstone and make it appear even smaller. A decision will have to be taken based on your budget and the size of the ruby gemstone used. We have already mentioned above that a 14k ruby ring would be much harder and strudy as compared to an 18k ruby gold ring, this is because 14k gold is harder than 18k gold. A good gold weight is one of the main factors that decides durability of a ring. Good gold weight for your ruby ring would ensure that it does not bend and dent easily. A healthy metal weight is also necessary to mount the ruby gemstone firmly with sturdy prongs or gold border.


Man ruby ring
There are a few reasons why we decided to include a separate paragraph on men's ruby rings. Men's rings are generally of large sizes and could be in the size range of 10 to 14. This would mean that the size of the gemstone would also need to be proportionately large and this would be quite expensive in the case of a man ruby ring. As mentioned above, gemstones like rubies and sapphires are more expensive as the size of the gemstone increases, this should be kept in mind when ordering a ruby man ring. In the case of large ruby gemstone rings, you might have to accept a few visible flaws in the gemstone. Very clear and vibrant rubies of large sizes are almost non-existent and the price for such gems would be out of the reach of most of us.


Caring for your ruby ring
One of the good things about the ruby gem stone is that it is very hard and sturdy. In technical terms, a diamond is considered to be the hardest gem and rubies and sapphires come second to only diamonds as far as hardness is concerned. This means that a ruby ring would be quite strong and easy to take care of. Ruby rings can be cleaned in mild soap water and wiped clean, however there is one important thing that you should know. If your ring contains a ruby and other gemstones (combined in the same ring), you will need to pay attention to the characteristics of the other gemstones too. A ring with ruby and emeralds would need special cleaning as an emerald should not be soaked in water. We did hear of a lady who soaked her bloodstone and ruby ring in water for a night and ruined the bloodstone in the ring. If your ruby ring consists of many small rubies (cluster ring), attempts to clean it in an ultrasonic cleaner might cause some of the ruby gems to fall off the mounting. It is always advisable not to use blowers to dry jewelry that has been washed clean. Instead, dab the jewel with a soft dry cloth and then place it on a piece of tissue until it dries. There are other enhanced rubies that use glass and jelly fills, ruby rings with such gemstones need to be cleaned in a different way and the vendor is expected to inform buyers regarding cleaning methods. If you are washing your ruby ring near a water drain, make sure that the drain is not an open one as, the ring could slip through your fingers and fall into the open drain. If the design of your ruby gem stone ring leaves the edge of the gemstone exposed, make sure that it does not hit against the wash basin or water tap when it is being cleaned. The edge of the gemstone always tends to be a bit thin, physical impact could cause the ruby gemstone to scratch or chip at the edges.


Good craftsmanship
This is something relevant to all jewelry and not just ruby rings. Mass produced jewels are made to please mass markets and every attempt is made to cut costs. A good ruby ring would not be cheap and there is no reason why you should accept haphazard craftsmanship for your ruby ring. This is one of the reasons why most buyers prefer to order custom ruby rings rather than, pick a ready made ring off the shelf. A ruby ring with an amazing design and stupendous ruby gemstone could look shabby and clumsy if, good quality craftsmanship is not provided. Make sure that the same level of craftsmanship extends to the ruby gem stone in your ring too. The cutting of a gemstone highlights and enhances the beauty of the gemstone. Skilled gemstone cutters are required to bring out the complete beauty in a ruby gemstone. Before you make up your mind about which ruby ring to buy, remember to look at the ring both outside and inside the band. A true high quality ring will look neat even inside the band and below the gemstone.


To summarize the above information, we will advise you to consider all these factors before choosing your ruby ring. The strength and beauty of the ruby gem stone needs to be combined with the factors mentioned above to ensure that your ruby gemstone ring is worth the price you paid for it. Having said that, we do realize that not all jewelry buyers would have indepth knowledge about jewelry and gemstones. For this reason, spend time choosing the right jeweller and do not make hasty decisions. It is rightly said that, you need to '......value the jeweller before you value the jewellery'.


Who Is Kaisilver?
Kaisilver is the world's largest online provider of highend custom jewelry. We are networked to all the leading providers of gemstones and jewelry in Thailand and five other nations. This massive network gives us direct and preferential access to over 3,500 skilled craftsmen and over 200 million carats of gemstones. The jewelry and gemstone information that you see on this section has been compiled by our team of experts that includes 7 top notch designers drawn from 5 nations. All jewelry is completely custom made with gem stones of your choice. You can request for all design changes and modifications, 14k and 18k white or yellow gold options are available for all jewelry. Our jewelry is custom made and you can select any of our designs or even send us images of your favourite designs to be custom made. Over 5,000 buyers spread across 17 nations rely on Kaisilver for all their jewelry and gemstone needs. Buyers include members of the U.S armed forces, fashion models, business professionals, doctors and surgeons, lawyers, engineers, news readers and others from all walks of life.

Please email us if you need any specific advice or information regarding gemstones and jewelry. A team of Kaisilver designers and craftsmen will answer all your queries and you need not make any purchase from us to get the benefit of our expertise. You can email us at sales@kaisilver.com and rest assured that you will not be pushed into making an impulse purchase by smart talking sales staff. We infact do not hire sales staff at all and rely completely on satisifed buyers to keep our business going and growing.

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The Kaisilver Ruby Ring Collection
The objective of showing our ruby ring collection on this page is not to push you into buying our ruby rings. The detailed explanation provided with each of our jewels will be of immense interest and use to you. The knowledge you gather from reading each of the pages on our ruby rings will be useful no matter where you make your purchase from. Kaisilver procures it's rubies directly from Burma across the Thai-Burmese border. Ruby gemstones are available in different grades and prices vary accordingly. Our gemstone experts will handpick and custom a ruby gemstone for your ruby ring. The collection of ruby rings shown here is meant to give you an idea of the quality of merchandise that we provide. Infact, all the rings on our website can be made with the gemstone of your choice and you can even send us images of your favourite designs to be custom made.

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