Rubies Color
Rubies vary in color from deep, blood red to light pink. In some areas, light pink rubies go by the name pink sapphire. The traditional birthstone for July, rubies can be found in many places around the world. The best rubies have traditionally come from the Mogok Valley in Myanmar (formerly Burma).
Rubies gemstones are valued for their red and rich colors that indicate passion. This red hue takes various colors. Every Rubies also has an inclusion that makes every Rubies unique. Even the name of the Rubies comes from the Latin word for red, "rubens." This is the name given to various red corundums, which in other colors are called sapphires. Pink corundum is not designated as rubies, but instead is labeled pink sapphire.
Hue refers to the basic color of Rubies red, slightly orange, strong orange, slightly purple, and strong purple.
Saturation (also called color purity and intensity) is the extent to which the hue is covered by brown or gray.
Tones refer to the number of colors in rubies ranging from very light to very dark.
Rubies gemstones are valued for their red and rich colors that indicate passion. This red hue takes various colors. Every Rubies also has an inclusion that makes every Rubies unique. Even the name of the Rubies comes from the Latin word for red, "rubens." This is the name given to various red corundums, which in other colors are called sapphires. Pink corundum is not designated as rubies, but instead is labeled pink sapphire.
Hue refers to the basic color of Rubies red, slightly orange, strong orange, slightly purple, and strong purple.
Saturation (also called color purity and intensity) is the extent to which the hue is covered by brown or gray.
Tones refer to the number of colors in rubies ranging from very light to very dark.
The most sought-after colors tend to be vivid, pure and very saturated without brown or gray marks. You will often see dark or dark gray areas in rubies, known as extinction. Extinction is influenced by tone, cut, lighting quality and lighting. The area of extinction is a little more preferred. Lighter and shallow stones usually show less extinction than darker and deeper stones.
Unlike Diamonds that have a 23-letter color rating system, rubies do not have an easy-to-use method to characterize the color. This is due in large part to the extreme range of colors, hue and purity of color in rubies. Assessing ideal colors in Rubies is largely left behind until the eye sees it.
Ruby colors can range from black to red to original red or pink. Apart from other color combinations that can be part of Rubies, the main color is always red. Rubies that are under the shade too dark can be the color of the wine. This darkness of Rubies has a rich color but can be a little shiny. Pure red rubies are often called "pigeon blood" or Burmese red Rubies. Their colors are sparkling and shiny red. This Rubies is the most valuable and valuable of all rubies. Burmese rubies contain a hint of bluish tinge which is how they are distinguished. This term is an old one that may have come from the gemstone industry in the 1800s. Although not the right or scientific term, "pigeon blood" is one of the most qualified. While this type of Rubies is the most famous of Myanmar, the same quality can also be found in Tanzania, Mozambique and Vietnam. Another term commonly used to describe a slightly darker Rubies is "royal red." This Rubies is more shade than "blood dove" rubies because of the higher iron content that occurs naturally in gemstones. Higher iron content reduces the amount of blue transmission and fluorescence which makes the stone appear darker.
"Royal Red" rubies can be found in Mozambique, Thailand, Cambodia, Kenya and Madagascar. A lighter Rubies has a hue that is almost pink. It's lighter and close to the color of pink sapphire. Rubies can be pleochroic which means that when tilted at various angles they can reflect different shades of color and have varying levels of luster. Rubies also have fluorescence which means that they will emit when placed under natural or artificial light. When looking at Rubies, your own eyes will be a determinant of the quality of red. If your eyes see a touch of gray or brown, rubies may not have optimal quality.
Unlike Diamonds that have a 23-letter color rating system, rubies do not have an easy-to-use method to characterize the color. This is due in large part to the extreme range of colors, hue and purity of color in rubies. Assessing ideal colors in Rubies is largely left behind until the eye sees it.
Ruby colors can range from black to red to original red or pink. Apart from other color combinations that can be part of Rubies, the main color is always red. Rubies that are under the shade too dark can be the color of the wine. This darkness of Rubies has a rich color but can be a little shiny. Pure red rubies are often called "pigeon blood" or Burmese red Rubies. Their colors are sparkling and shiny red. This Rubies is the most valuable and valuable of all rubies. Burmese rubies contain a hint of bluish tinge which is how they are distinguished. This term is an old one that may have come from the gemstone industry in the 1800s. Although not the right or scientific term, "pigeon blood" is one of the most qualified. While this type of Rubies is the most famous of Myanmar, the same quality can also be found in Tanzania, Mozambique and Vietnam. Another term commonly used to describe a slightly darker Rubies is "royal red." This Rubies is more shade than "blood dove" rubies because of the higher iron content that occurs naturally in gemstones. Higher iron content reduces the amount of blue transmission and fluorescence which makes the stone appear darker.
"Royal Red" rubies can be found in Mozambique, Thailand, Cambodia, Kenya and Madagascar. A lighter Rubies has a hue that is almost pink. It's lighter and close to the color of pink sapphire. Rubies can be pleochroic which means that when tilted at various angles they can reflect different shades of color and have varying levels of luster. Rubies also have fluorescence which means that they will emit when placed under natural or artificial light. When looking at Rubies, your own eyes will be a determinant of the quality of red. If your eyes see a touch of gray or brown, rubies may not have optimal quality.
