Tag Archives: Ruby

July Birthstone: Why Ruby Has Captivated the World for Over 2,000 Years

Birthstones,
Ruby July Birthstone Example

Ruby is July’s birthstone — a deep red gemstone prized for over two thousand years as a symbol of love, courage, and vitality. Formed from the mineral corundum and coloured by trace amounts of chromium, ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it one of the toughest gemstones available for everyday jewellery. Traditionally Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk

Ruby vs Diamond: A Buyer’s Comparison of Rubies and Diamonds

Gemstones
Ruby compared to a diamond

A comparison between Ruby vs Diamonds reveals a wide range of differences worthy of attention. For many buyers, both gems provide alternative choices. At the same time, both gemstones appeal to specific buyers—often for specific reasons. For example, diamonds represent the most popular choice for engagement rings by convention. In contrast, rubies make less popular Read the full article…

About Mark Johnson

Mark founded Isle of Wight jewellers Serendipity Diamonds in 2007 after a career on the polished diamonds industry. Today he works in the Serendipity showroom, helping clients with jewellery, creating handmade designs and updating their two jewellery websites SerendipityDiamonds.com and Isle-of-Wight-Jewellery.co.uk