RUBY

The Ruby is the most coveted Corundum, due to its transparency and its intense red color to which it owes its name (from the Latin Rubens). They usually feature inclusions. We have used some translucent gemstones in a few of our Atelier TOUS collections.

The most coveted Corundum, due to its transparency and its intense red color.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…?

The Ruby, along with the Sapphire, is the hardest mineral after the Diamond.

ORIGIN

Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam. (India and Thailand are the world-renowned centers for the cutting and trade of rubies).

COLOR

Intense red.

SYMBOLOGY

DREAM: Ruby is the gemstone of positive dreams and helps stimulate enthusiasm and bolster our life force. It is a catalyst for passion, confidence and determination.

Glass-filled treated Ruby

This is a natural ruby that has undergone a special treatment called “Glass Filled”, which involves the infiltrating of lead glass to fill the fissures and fractures that can be seen in the gemstone, giving it greater stability and presence. Resulting in large transparent gemstones in an intense red color. Frequently used in Atelier TOUS collections.