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Ruby vs Red Spinel - Choose Your Red

The red gemstones of the world are known for their brilliance and their ever-so-charming red hues. But not all that glitters red, is a ruby. The most sought-after gem and one of the four most precious gemstones u2013 Ruby, has a special place in the hearts of all, celebrities and royalties alike. The July birthstone symbolizes love, passion, beauty, and mystical powers. It is also the 40th wedding anniversary gift.

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Ruby vs Red Spinel - Choose Your Red

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  1. Ruby vs Red Spinel Choose Your Red

  2. Introduction The red gemstones of the world are known for their brilliance and their ever-so-charming red hues. But not all that glitters red, is a ruby. The most sought-after gem and one of the four most precious gemstones - Ruby, has a special place in the hearts of all, celebrities and royalties alike. The July birthstone symbolizes love, passion, beauty, and mystical powers. It is also the 40th wedding anniversary gift. Prior to modern gemology, in the 19th and 20th centuries, the lovely spinel was popularly identified as corundum, as they are often found in the same mines as gems of that mineral, namely - sapphires and rubies. It is worth knowing though that the minerals these gems are formed from, are chemically distinct. Spinel is a variety of the mineral spinel group for which it shares its name. Red Spinels are popularly known as “flame spinels” as it is believed to be effective in increasing physical energy and stamina. Check the comparison of these 2 gemstones below.

  3. 1. Colors -The pigeon blood red shade of rubies is highly admired. Other rubies have purplish-red - to pinkish-red hues. -Spinel appears in a variety of colors such as blue, purple, black, etc. The most popular, however, is the fiery red spinel. A Ruby ring at GemsNY.com

  4. 2. Mohs Scale of Hardness/Durability -Rubies rank a solid 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness. It is the second hardest gemstone in the world alongside sapphires. Rubies are very durable gems that can be used as jewelry on a day to day basis -Spinel ranks 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness, making it durable for jewelry worn on a daily basis. A Spinel Gemstone

  5. 3. Symbolism -Rubies are known as the king of gemstones and are believed to be a symbol of love, passion, wealth, success, beauty, etc. -Spinels are known as action stones. They are believed to be effective in increasing physical energy and stamina.

  6. 4. Clarity -Rubies tend to have inclusions and imperfections which are eye-visible. When an eye-clean stone is sourced, it will command a higher price point. -Spinels tend to have inclusions that are eye visible, but you can also find eye-clean spinels.

  7. 5. Origin -Burma, Madagascar, Thailand, Tanzania, Mozambique, etc. these beauties can be found all over the world. -Spinels are mined in various locations over the world, however, spinels from desired mines such as Burma will carry a premium over spinels from other origins.

  8. 6. Affordability 7. Popularity -Fine quality rubies are usually expensive -Spinels, in comparison to rubies, are quite affordable. -The red pigeon blood Rubies are highly admired and appreciated all over the world -Red Spinel’s reputation suffered after they were deemed as spinel, a less precious stone than rubies.

  9. 8. Treatments 9. Birthstone Month -Rubies are usually given treatments for clarity and to get color corrections with the use of heat. Composite rubies, which contain lead or glass, are also sold but must be disclosed as such. -Currently, there are no known accepted Spinel treatments or enhancements in the industry. -Ruby is a July Birthstone -Spinel is August Birthstone

  10. Want to Buy? If you are looking for genuine rubies or spinels you can visit GemsNY website. Call: 1-888-436-7692 WE ARE LOCATED AT: 20 West 47th Street, Suite 606, New York, NY-10036 Website: https://www.gemsny.com/ BUSINESS HOURS Monday - Friday 09:00 AM - 6:30 PM Saturday - 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM Sunday - Closed

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