Looking for a Ruby Ring?

Looking for a Ruby Ring?

If you are shopping for a Ruby Ring, you might be curious about where a ruby comes from.

A ruby ring boasts a ruby, which is actually a red corundum. Corundum is the second hardest substance known and has a rating of 9 the only thing harder than a ruby is a diamond, which tops the scale with a rating of 10. At least you can be sure that the ruby in your ruby ring lasts forever since these rubies have excellent hardness that is combined with the rich color and silky shine of red. It’s truly a precious gemstone.

The ruby in a true ruby ring is named after the Latin word "ruber" which means red. It’s one of the most expensive gems, and large rubies are even rarer than diamonds. Because of their rarity and value, a ruby ring an investment that you’ll want to shop for carefully at fine jewelry providers like Eagle National Mint.

Why buy a ruby ring? There are many reasons to buy a ruby ring, or give a ruby ring as a gift. The ruby is the birthstone for those who are born in July, and many people where a ruby ring for that reason. Ruby is also used to celebrate a couple's 15th and 40th anniversary, so if you’re married you should keep that in mind.

You may also be curious to know where a ruby comes from. Rubies are actually found all over the world, in fact. For centuries the most important deposits of rubies are in upper Myanmar near Mogok. Only one percent of the production is of gem quality, and some of the rubies are of pigeon's blood color and considered to be the most valuable rubies of all. Imagine owning a ruby ring with that deep, dark color! Rubies found in Thailand also make brilliant rings.

If you’re shopping for a ruby ring, or any other gemstone or fine jewelry, be sure to see the fine ones available at a great value at Eagle National Mint. They offer some of the finest ruby rings around.

If you’re shopping for a ruby ring, or any other gemstone or fine jewelry, be sure to see the fine ones available at a great value at Eagle National Mint. They offer some of the finest ruby rings around.