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Ruby, July Birthstone

Ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are sapphires, which come in every color of the rainbow. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red.

Ruby is 9 on the Mohs hardness scale making it a superior gemstone for jewelry. In fact, ruby’s rich red color is deserving of it’s nickname, the “King of Gems”.

The quality of a ruby is determined by its color, cut, and clarity, which, along with carat weight, affect its value. The brightest and most valuable shade of red called pigeon blood, commands a large premium over other rubies of similar quality.

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Loose Colored Gemstones

Featuring pearls of all shapes, colors, sizes, and types through the month of June. Fresh Water Pearls, South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Gray Keshi Pearls, White and Peach Baroque Pearls. Pearl jewelry of all types, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and pins will be on display.

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Custom Design; You Imagine, We Create

Let us create a contemporary, meaningful piece of jewelry that is beautifully designed and exquisitely made.

We are available for jewelry consultation any time.

Does this spark a thought of a custom piece of jewelry we can create for you?

Contact us by phone (413-637-1589) or email ldonovan@lauriedonovan.com