Ruby Rings, Yellow Or White Gold

Before you spend your money on a ruby ring, you should understand the various issues involved in selecting the right 14k or 18k ruby ring. A few decades ago, buying a ruby gem stone ring was a fairly straightforward affair. There were natural rubies in various grades, you matched them with your budget and made the purchase. As gem manufacturers became aware of the internal composition of natural rubies, they started using practices that are quite often unfair to the buyer. Couple this with the fact that, most jewelers including the world's top jewelry houses prefer to push a sale rather than educate the buyer and you know that things are not very easy for a jewelry buyer today. This Kaisilver report on ruby rings is not going to make you a gem stone expert but, it will go a long way in allowing you to make a well informed decision. And if you have any more questions related to gemstones and jewelry, our experts at sales@kaisilver.com will be glad to help you. This even if, you do not intend to make any purchase from us. 

It is important to understand that the price of a ruby gemstone is calculated based on a number of factors - the color, clarity and the treatment applied to the gemstone is also factored in. Rubies like other gems are priced per carat, the larger the gem the higher the price per carat. As far as treament of a ruby gemstone is cocerned, the simple heat process has been practised for almost a century. The gem does not lose durability or value in such a case. Other processes like the fissure filling process or glass filling process, significantly reduce the toughness and value of the gemstone. It is important to understand that the old simple heat process, is the only type of ruby treatment that is accepted by gemstone experts. 

KAISILVER RUBIES

We procure ruby gemstones directly from the mining sources and major cutting operations. No middle men means that, you get the best ruby at each price point. Our profit margins are slim and in the absence of the usual chain of brokers and middlemen, we do not load our gem prices with multiple profit margins or broker fees. 

Kaisilver ruby gems are natural and we can provide an authentication from an independent gem testing office, for each ruby or any other gemstone. When you order a ruby ring or any other ruby gemstone jewelry from Kaisilver - you will get a natural ruby that has gone through the simple heat process. This process is accepted by experts and does not, compromise the durability or the value of the ruby gemstone. 

If you have a specific requirement for fissure filled ruby gems or even for lab created rubies, let us know and we will provide clear details and pricing for the same. It is important to understand that, your requirements will need to be made by an email and we will clearly mention - the details of what you asked for. This to avoid future confusion and possible quarrels!

RUBY DETAILS

Our experts share some important information related to ruby gemstones. It is important to understand that, the information is applicable to all ruby gems and not just to Kaisilver rubies. The fact is that most gem and jewelry providers,  do not disclose complete information believing that, it would put off prospective buyers. We strongly believe that, keeping buyers informed allows for the right decision making process. 

The ruby gem stone has been known to man for many centuries. The interesting thing is that many red gems that were presumed to be rubies were infact not rubies at all! Some of the rubies, present in the jewelry owned by the British royals, were later found to be red spinel and not rubies. The red color of the ruby gave it a unique identity. There was a time when every red gem was taken to be a ruby, just as every green stone was believed to be an emerald. Rubies are the birthstone for July and represent love and affection. If you believe in gems that represent the day of the week, your ruby ring would signify the Tuesday gem stone. Many jewelry lovers order or even gift ruby gold rings as anniversary gifts. This gem represents the 15th, 40th and 80th anniversary years.

The ruby belongs to the corundum mineral family, included in this family is the famous sapphire gem stone too. The color of rubies can range from pinkish-red to blood red. Gemstone experts refer to the blood red rubies as 'pigeon blood' red rubies. This is a tough gem stone with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale. You will be interested to know that 10 is the maximum ranking for hardness alloted to gems and diamonds. That top spot is occupied by diamonds, ruby gems come a close second at 9. The impressive hardness this gem is one of the reasons for the popularity of ruby rings.

For several centuries Burma was the best source for fine rubies. Most of the ruby rings and other ruby gem stone jewelry owned by the rich, powerful and famous wear gems mined in Burma. As the demand for the gem stone increased, mechanized mining operations began to intensify. There are two reasons for the low supplies of good quality Burmese rubies these days. The first reason is obvious, the best gems have already been mined out from these mines. Few good pieces remain and they are generally sold on contract to high end jewelry providers.  The second reason for low supply of rubies from Burma is that, a number of high end jewelry crafters including Kaisilver, are willing to pick rough ruby gems directly from the miners. These pieces are then kept in secure storage and custom cut, as and when required. Simply put, high end jewelers are aware that locking investment in  Burmese rubies, is a wise decision. 

REASONABLE PRICING

At Kaisilver, every ruby is picked directly from the miners. After close inspection, the gem is custom cut to fit our custom made ruby rings, ruby pendants or other jewelry with ruby stones. The fact that we procure rubies directly from the source brings dual benefits to our custom made jewelry buyers. There is no possibilty of fake rubies entering our inventory. By eliminating the chain of middlemen and brokers, we provide better value for your money. In the normal course of gem business, each broker or middle agent, adds his share of profit to the gem.

By procuring ruby gems directly from the mines in Africa, Burma and other sources and custom cutting each piece in-house, we eliminate the possibility of using fake or manmade ruby gems. However it is often a good idea to get an official authentication certificate from a third party, for expensive gems like rubies, sapphires, emeralds, tanzanite, spinel, tourmaline, aquamarine etc. Kaisilver can provide third party authentication for every gemstone that we provide, you can discuss your requirements with our experts at sales@kaisilver.com .

SQUARE AND HEART RUBIES

Square ruby gem stone rings are not very common. Most gem manufacturers are of the opinion that square gem cuts involve a high degree of weight loss. The high degree of customization provided for Kaisilver ruby rings allows you to choose something that is unique and not common. The RG131 ruby diamond ring would make a stunning engagement or wedding ring. With square gems you need to provide good protection for the pointed corners, the above image shows you the ideal prong setting for square gem stone rings.  

When talking about square shaped gems, the mind visualizes gems with, a perfect square shape and pointed corners. Kaisilver has compiled a handpicked collection of Square Gemstone Jewelry for yoru reference. In gemstone trade jargon, you could have a square gemstone, without pointed corners. Better described as an octagonal square gem shape, these gems have their corners snipped (cut) off. 

Another ruby gem shape that was not easy to find a decade ago, is the heart shaped ruby. The tremendous demand for the Kaisilver claddagh ring with ruby or any other gemstone, triggered a surge in demand for heart shaped ruby gemstones. Expect to pay a premium price for a heart ruby, as the shape and cut of the gem does involve significant skill and also results in a fair amount of gemstone wastage. Kaisilver gem experts suggest that, every heart shaped ruby (and other gems) have that notch cut on the top. We have seen many heart ruby gemstones, cut without a notch on top - more like a triangular shape with rounded corners, not very attractive!

RUBY CLARITY AND GRADE

Let us now talk about the clarity of ruby gem stones. As a general rule you can say that, finding a ruby that is more than 2 carats in weight and eye clean is very tough. This ofcourse refers to natural rubies and not manmade fakes. The inclusions in rubies come through the millions of years that it takes for the gem to be formed. Environmental and climatic changes and even dust and other particles can all show visible inclusions in the ruby stone. As the size of the ruby gem increases the number of inclusions also goes up.

If all rubies have natural inclusions that can be seen even with the naked eye, what exactly is a good ruby gem. If you are looking for a ruby ring with a good quality ruby, give attention to these details. The gem should not have too many inclusions, the inclusions should not substantially affect the clarity (transparency) of the ruby. The surface of the gem should not be cracked or show fine holes or pits. The fissures in the ruby should not rise upto the surface. The gem should be well cut, to proportions and shape. If you check your ruby gem stone ring from under the stone, make sure that the gem is not chipped or broken on the lower side. Since rubies should always have some degree of transparency, defects on the bottom of the gem can show up through the top surface.

A well trained eye will also observe the position of the inclusions in a ruby gemstone, appearance of a starkly visible inclusion right in the center of the ruby gem, might not be something that a high end jewelry buyer would expect. When you order your gems or jewelry from Kaisilver, we are not limited to a specific set of inventory. We have preferential access to gems from the source from across the globe. this ensures that you always get the best gem at each price point. Our team  at sales@kaisilver.com will  be glad to answer any questions that you might have, related to gems and jewelry. 

RUBY GEMSTONE TREATMENT

We now come to the important issue of gem treatment processes used for rubies. Let us first understand what gem treatments are used for. This is important as it is highly unlikely that your ruby gem ring, would have a ruby that has not been treated or enhanced in any way. Gem treatments are used for various reasons, but generally the objective is to beautify the gem. In the case of rubies, heat treatment is the oldest process used and this actually enhances the clarity and color of the gem. The earliest heat treatment for rubies has been practised for several decades and involved, plain heating in specially prepared crucibles and ovens. A ruby ring that is set with a heat treated ruby gem, is accepted by everyone including gem stone experts. Let us refer to this as the simple heat treatment process where, no chemicals or salts are added to the oven as the ruby gets heated. Keep in mind that rubies treated by the old heat treatment process, do not lose their value or toughness. 

Beware of newer heating process like the fissure filling technique or the flux heating method, these and other newer processess used to treat ruby gems, reduce the value and very often lower the toughness of the gemstone. As an example, a glass filled ruby gemstone, might appear gorgeous to the untrained eye but, glass filled rubies are very cheap, fragile and unstable. 

The best way to ensure that you get good value for your money and also get a ruby gem, that will withstand longterm and frequent wear - it is important that you choose the right jeweler. Fakes and inferior rubies are not unknown and you should, be careful when picking a jeweler to work with. 

CHOICE OF METAL COLOR

The gorgeous red color of ruby gems is associated with love, power, sincerity and status. Ruby gems are popular with both men and women, Kaisilver custom makes ruby rings and all other jewelry with ruby or any other gemstone - in gold or silver. Ruby pairs well with all metal colors, silver, white gold, pink gold or yellow gold are the options available. We maintain the same high standards for gold and silver ruby gemstone rings, the choice of metal is yours. 

If you choose a Kaisilver ruby gold ring, specify 14k 10k or 18k gold and further make a choice of yellow, white or pink gold. For a ruby silver ring our recommendation would be to leave the ring un-plated, this because any plating done on silver will wear off after a while. A plated silver ring will show a wear off in patches, this will pose a few challenges when you decide to clean and polish the silver ruby ring. On the other hand cleaning your  un-plated ruby silver ring will be easier if, you do the cleaning process just as the first signs of tarnish start to appear. We will leave the final decision on plating your silver ruby ring to you, but just be aware of the wear off on the plating that will happen. Our team at sales@kaisilver.com will be glad to provide any information that you might need, related to gemstones and jewelry. 

HOW TO ORDER

Kaisilver has repeatedly stressed that, we do not recommend rushing your order. Fine jewelry was never meant to be purchased on an impulse. We have a team of experts in all aspects of gemstones and jewelry, they are geared to share their knowledge and expertise and will not, push you to make a purchase! Email the team at sales@kaisilver.com with details of your requirements, include any design sketches or images (if relevant). Whether it is a ruby gemstone ring or any other jewel that you need, you could pick a design from our website and request for design modifications or, send us your own design ideas to be custom made. 

Once you have all the information required to make a decision, take your time and decide. If you decide to work with Kaisilver, request the team for payment options, the team will clearly explain shipping process, production lead time etc - if all that makes you feel comfortable, go ahead and confirm the order with payment. We will have absolutely no problem if you decide, to work with another jeweler.

All jewelry at Kaisilver is meticulously handcrafted by a team of highly skilled artisans and gem cutters.  This is a time consuming process but, there really is no shortcut to craft high end jewelry. There will be times when the production floor is packed to capacity, the Kaisilver team will politely explain our inability to accept your order. Please understand our request and accept our apologies in such as a case. You will be informed of such a situation, right at the beginning to ensure that, you have sufficient time to work with other jewelers. 

WHO IS KAISILVER

Leading the high end online custom made jewelry sector for over 2 decades, Kaisilver finely handcrafts all types of jewelry in gold or silver. We prove our strong commitment to quality by maintaining the same high standards, for both gold and silver jewelry. Staying networked to all major gem mining and cutting operations across the globe, we have preferential access to over 200 million carats of gemstones. Since we are not restricted to a fixed inventory of gemstones, we place absolutely no restriction on gem selection. Since our supply chain for diamonds and gemstones does not include a chain of middlemen with their commissions, you are always assured of the best gemstone at each price point. Email our team at sales@kaisilver.com if you need any information related to gemstones and jewelry. 

KAISILVER REVIEWS

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I just wanted to tell you how thrilled I was with the ring I ordered from you. The anxiety I felt due to the delay in receiving it it due to the flooding in your country last fall was immediately relieved when I saw it. I burst into tears in joy. It is absolutely beautiful and I could not ask for more. All the custom aspects I requested were completed with perfection. It was more fabulous than I had dreamed. Thank you so very much! Sincerely, Laura Kennedy

I received my Claddagh ring and band last week and I want to thank you so much for all your assistance.  The Claddagh ring is absolutely gorgeous – it’s more than I had hoped for.  The peridot stone and diamonds are very brilliant and perfect in every way.  Both the Claddagh ring and the matching band fit perfectly and go so well together.  I am truly thrilled to put this ring on every day.  I have had many compliments on the ring, too.  You do fantastic work!  I love the beautiful, handmade card that you sent with the ring.  It was such a nice, personal touch.
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for an absolutely beautiful job.  I am proud to show this ring off, and will be excited to add the wedding band to it in October.  Thank you so much for everything!  I wish you all the best. J  With heartfelt thanks, Meri Linn. Kind regards,