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 ...

The Regal Ruby: A Gemstone of Power and Beauty In the realm of gemstones, the ruby is often referred to as the "king of gems.

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 ...

"If you look at a top-quality, gem quality ruby versus the top quality of a diamond – let's say they're five carats each – the ruby is going to be much rarer and much more expensive than that ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Wearing ruby brings out leadership traits and management skills in a person. Ruby can bring out hidden talents in a person. In gemmology, ruby is considered the gemstone of the sun. It is believed to ...

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 ...