As July's birthstone is the Ruby, here are a few important facts about this stone:
Rubies are naturally created from aluminum oxide - corundum - which also exists in Sapphires. The Ruby's range of colors is from Pink to Blood red. The red colors come from the element chromium in the mineral. The name "Ruby" originated from Latin "ruber" which means "red".The most valuable Rubies are the brighter ones. They are called "pigeon blood-red". What also determines their price is clarity and weight (carat) . Every authentic Ruby has needle-like inclutions such as in authentic Aquamarine stones. A Ruby whithout the "needles" is probably a stone which was treated.
To handcraft my new giant Ruby Ring I hammered a flat piece of sterling silver to the shape of a flower. Then I picked a dark oval Ruby cabochon and set it in the middle . The color of the stone is dark red and it has the needle inclusions I've mentioned above. Finally I attached a hammered sterling band on the back, oxidized it and gave it a satin finish. The other side of the ring is oxidized too.
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Last month I had added another red gemstone ring to my Etsy shop. The stone is a lovely Rhodocrosite stone which I set in a sterling silver ring which I had handcrafted for it:
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| Silver and Rhodocrosite Ring |
Rhodocrosite is a mineral with multiple shades. The range is Raspberry red to rose pink and even slightly orange hues. Most of the Rhodocrosite stones are found in Argentina.
Rhodochrosite is said to create for you a harmonious life with love and friendship, kindness, tolerance together with self-love. It is said to improve eye sight. The Incas believed this gemstone contains the blood of their ancient kings which has become stone. Therefor they call it "Inca Rose".
This ring has a most beautiful pink color. reminds me very much of a Ruby without needle inclusions.
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