ruby1
Ruby, 7.48 cts,
Cabochon, Sri Lanka

ruby2
Ruby, 5.2 cts, Burma

ruby3
Ruby, 3.8 cts, Sri Lanka

ruby4
Ruby, 2.1 cts, Sri Lanka


ruby5
Ruby, 1.63 cts, Sri Lanka

The Sanskrit word for Ruby is ratnaraj, meaning “King of Gemstones.” They are one of the most precious and popular gemstones, possessing wonderfully rich color, excellent hardness and exceptional brilliance. The finer examples are also very rare. The color of fire and blood, rubies have always symbolized passion, love and devotion; the wearer is supposedly blessed with health, wealth and wisdom, as well as success in romance. Rubies come in a subtle range of red colors, from violet-red to pink, caused by traces of chromium. The Saunders Collection features 12 stones of beautiful cut and brilliance, plus 4 ruby crystals.

Rubies (16)

7.48 cts pink oval cabochon, Sri Lanka
5.2 cts pink oval, Burma
3.8 cts pink triangle, Sri Lanka
2.31 cts pink round, Moguk, Burma
2.1 cts pink oval, Sri Lanka
1.63 cts pink-red oval, Sri Lanka
1.25 cts pink round, Sri Lanka
1.2 cts pink oval, Sri Lanka
1.1 cts pink round, Sri Lanka
1.05 cts red oval, Africa
1.04 cts pink oval, Sri Lanka
1.0 ct pink round, Sri Lanka
4 total wt 1.28 cts red round, Thailand