Tip 1: Ruby as a precious stone

Tip 1: Ruby as a precious stone


Ruby is the stone of Mars. The name comes from the Latin "rubella", which means red. It is believed that the gemstone helps fight fears and overcome the forces of darkness.



Ruby


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  • Ruby.


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If you were born under the zodiac signs of Leo,Aries, Capricorn or Sagittarius, then safely choose a jewel of the ruby ​​as your mascot. He will give a sense of joy, improve memory, increase vitality. Wear a ruby ​​solely on your hands: in a ring or bracelet. Please note that only gold can serve as a rim for a ruby. Other metals do not like stone.


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Ruby is the jewel of love, thereforeWear it on the ring finger. A ring with a ruby ​​is recommended to be worn on the index finger. However, do not put it on the middle finger - this will deprive you of the ability to enjoy the intimacy.


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One of the medicinal properties of ruby: increase blood pressure. With regular wearing, the gem also can improve sleep, restore appetite and lost strength, and relieve depression. On the other hand, you can not always wear a ruby, as it takes a lot of energy.


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Modern healers are of the opinion,That the healing properties are not only the stone itself, but also the water in which it was located. Ruby water is useful in diseases of the heart and blood, as well as with high blood pressure. The larger the ruby ​​in size, the stronger the effect of water.


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Ruby also has magical properties. It is believed that it can not be worn by cruel, angry and unrestrained people. A jewel strengthens these negative qualities. Ruby protects the soldiers, policemen, firemen, rescuers. It is a talisman for people who have chosen a profession related to the risk to life. The stone increases the responsibility and leadership qualities, protects against serious ailments and imaginary friends. Ruby gives invulnerability, allows you to be safe even among enemies. To make a stone become a real talisman, never leave it.


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A real ruby ​​loves careful and attentiveattitude to yourself. Store the gem separately from other stones. Do not leave it under direct sunlight: it does not welcome overheating. To remove dirt, use a soap solution or dishwashing liquid that does not contain harmful chemicals. Clean the ruby ​​easily and accurately with a toothbrush. Carry the gem with love and, before you put on, mentally send him positive and joy. Ruby will return you all a hundredfold.




Tip 2: How to choose a ruby


Ruby (lat. Rubinus - red) - transparent gem. The addition of chromium gives this mineral a red color. In ancient times ruby ​​was considered a symbol of life and love. People believed that he possessed magical properties. As in earlier times, from it create a variety of jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants. To properly choose a ruby, you need to know its properties well.



How to choose a ruby


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  • - Loop.


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First, decide what you want to buy- the stone itself or any jewelry with it. On sale you can find cut diamonds of different sizes. A large selection of products with rubies offers jewelry stores.


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Ask the seller for the origin of the stone. In the Russian market, rubies are sold from Tanzania, Burma, India, Thailand and other countries. Rubys are divided into artificially grown and natural. Note that synthetic rubies are much cheaper than natural rubies, although they do not differ from each other in any way.


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The weight of rubies is measured in carats. 1 carat = 200 milligrams. The most common in jewelry stores are minerals weighing from 1 to 20 carats. The largest of the known rubies has a mass of 2475 carats (459 grams).


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Check the surface of the stone with a magnifying glass. By the presence or absence of defects, you can determine the purity of ruby. According to experts from the "Collegium of Certification Experts", there are three groups of quality ruby. The first group of quality are pure rubies or with minor damages (dots, small strips). The second and third groups have more significant defects (impurities of other minerals, cracks).


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The color range of rubies is quite wide: From rich red to light red. The most valuable are rubies of pure red color with a brilliant cut. Exactly the color of the mineral can be determined only in daylight.


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The so-called star rubies ("asterixes")cost more than usual. "Star" rubies have an asterism - an optical effect in the form of a star with white rays, which appears when lighting a stone. The effect of "cat's eye" (iridescence) is also sometimes found in rubies.


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Trust your sense of beauty. Look at a few copies. If you have doubts when choosing a ruby, it is better to consult a sales consultant or an independent expert.




Tip 3: Topaz as a gemstone


The word "topaz" comes from the Latin "topazus"which means fire or heat. Other names of this stone: heavyweight, Brazilian ruby, imperial. According to its chemical composition, topaz is aluminum fluorosilicate.



Topaz as a precious stone


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In nature, there are topazes with both shadesVarious densities (golden, pink, red, pale green, blue, brown, yellow), and absolutely colorless. You can also find stones with the effect of "cat's eye".


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In ancient times, topaz was considered a stone capable ofto expose various secrets. With the help of him, he was influenced by other people, exposing intrigues. Therefore, topaz was called "the stone of the court", "a stone of psychologists". Some ancient healers believed that this stone reduces fear, can foment passion, gives an energetic charge to the intellect.


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Topaz strengthens apprehensions, excellentlyDevelops intuition, sharpens the reaction to the surrounding. Appreciate him for his beauty. Topaz has healing powers. The people believe that this precious stone restores normal vision, is able to treat liver diseases, heals mad people from madness, helps to find the happiness of motherhood. Topaz retains an optimistic outlook on life, is able to bring wealth to the house, to give women beauty, and weak - to force.


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It is believed that if the topaz is framed insilver on the neck, it will help with epilepsy, cure gout, exacerbate taste sensations, relieve insomnia, ease asthma attacks if necessary. In chronic diseases, the use of this gemstone will increase the effectiveness of medical treatment. Topaz, in addition, in folk medicine used for diseases of the spine inflammation of the tonsils, treatment of the throat.


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Topaz, as a rule, occurs in pegmatiteveins, especially in areas with micas, albite, orthoclase, quartz. In the pneumatolytic origin (sherds), the stone is associated with wolframite, cassiterite, fluorite, aquamarine.


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Topaz deposits: Eastern Siberia, Volyn, Ural, placers of the Kamenka and Sanarka rivers. Abroad, this precious stone is mined in Madagascar and in Brazil.


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Since ancient times, curativeProperties of topaz. Often healers used this precious stone as a means of poisoning. In some countries, with the help of topaz, various eye diseases (for example, nearsightedness) are still treated. It is believed that this stone relieves nightmares and insomnia, helps with nervous disorders. Traditional healers suggest that topaz is an excellent remedy for diseases of the spleen, gall bladder and liver.




Tip 4: What does the gem stone look like?


Natural rubies are considered the most expensive precious stones in the world. Burmese rubies of ideal quality are much more expensive than diamonds of similar weight and quality.



How the precious stone ruby ​​looks


More expensive than diamonds

The thing is that perfect rubies of largedimensions are extremely rare in nature. In 2006, the famous jeweler Lawrence Graff purchased a perfect 8.62 carat ruby ​​for 3.6 million pounds, that is, for each carat he paid 425 thousand pounds sterling, this is a record selling price. At the same time, low-quality ruby ​​crystals, which can not be normally restricted, cost several dollars per carat. The term "ruby" itself was introduced in 1747 by the mineralogist Valerius. Prior to this, the word "ruber" or "ruberus" denoted a number of red stones - garnets, spinel and rubies. Currently, only a certain kind of red transparent corundum is called rubies, which is distinguished by a bright or dark, characteristic dense color. The appearance of the stone depends very much on the place of extraction. The most expensive, Burmese rubies, are characterized by a characteristic red color with a noticeable bluish tint. This color is called "pigeon blood". However, rubies can be a variety of colors from rich pink to bright crimson. It should be noted that not all rubies are completely transparent. There are interesting translucent stones that have the effect of a "cat's eye", such rubies are called "dzhirazol." In processed and polished form they resemble iridescent scarlet drops, such stones are most often used to create rings and earrings.

Original stones

Star candles are very much appreciated. In such stones, you can see a special asterisk, which consists of rutile fibers diverging at an angle of 120 degrees. Such an asterisk seems to burn on the surface of the stone, thanks to the effect of asterism. Rubies confidently occupy the second place among the precious stones after hardness after diamonds. In this case, ruby ​​crystals have a very high degree of brilliance, which is uncharacteristic for any other precious stones except diamonds. The ruby's price is determined based on the beauty and color saturation, the absence of defects and the degree of purity. Extraneous inclusions can reduce the cost of the stone, but in rare cases contribute to its increase. For example, the presence in a transparent crystal of a uniform soft "silk" (this word means whitish inclusions, catching light) is likely to significantly increase the value of the stone. However, the excess of impurities suppresses the transparency and color of the stone, worsening its quality.