A ruby has every quality a precious stone should have –
magnificent color, excellent hardness, and exceptional brilliance; so it is no
wonder it has been referred to as the King of the Gemstones. In addition to its
appearance, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially in its finer
qualities.
And even better? It’s built (so-to-speak) to last.
The hardness of a precious stone does not necessarily translate
to toughness or durability. It simply means that – on a scale of 1 (very soft)
to 10 (very hard) – a stone has the ability to resist abrasion and scratching. Diamonds
are a strong 10, while rubies are not far behind with a solid 9.
This reason alone qualifies the ruby as one of Tim’s
favorites; mixed with, of course, the stone’s undeniable beauty. Used to
represent 40th wedding – or “Ruby” – anniversaries, Tim has worked with
numerous couples over the years to create the perfect celebratory piece.
In his store, he carries only the highest quality Thailand
and Burmese (Myanmar) rubies – not necessarily the cheapest in price, but the
cleanest, brightest, most brilliantly colored red stones you’ve ever seen. The
presence of these quality rubies are right up there with sapphires and emeralds,
two of the world’s most brilliant and quality precious stones.
It’s probably needless to say at this point, but you July
babies are lucky to have rubies in your court. Ranging from pinkish tones to
medium-intensity reds to deep reds, rubies supply endless and timeless beauty.
