NEW YORK – A ruby sold for a total of US$34.8 million (S$46 million) at Sotheby’s in New York on Thursday, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. The 55.22-carat gemstone, named ...

A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a “ruby seed” in situ – in a platinum ring. Sofie is a ...

Astronomers have detected small, ruby-like crystals embedded in Martian rocks, which may also hide sapphires created in the ...

Drawing inferences from the Sun, the Ruby stone attracts and benefits almost all individuals. However, astrologers, highly recommend this gemstone to people, who have a strong influence of the Sun in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The term ‘gemstone’ can be thought of as a catch-all term for the many natural mineral and crystalline formations found within ...

As Elizabeth Taylor once said: “I adore wearing gems, but not because they are mine. You can’t possess radiance, you can only admire it.” It’s a good philosophy, because when it comes to the world’s ...

It’s no secret that, in recent years, seasoned investors have been looking for alternatives to diversify their portfolio. In addition to investing in stocks, bonds and gold, investors have added more ...

The birthstone for July is ruby, whose vibrant red hue perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this sultry summer month, when days are long, hot, and intense. These rich red gemstones, known as "the ...

The deep red Ruby or Manik gemstone will rarely go unnoticed. This gemstone is one of the hardest and also most resistant to acids. A derivation of Aluminum Oxide, the chemical composition of this Gem ...