Talk about passion, none can challenge Ruby. However, crowned as ‘Lord of Gems’, this crimson-hued mineral is a multi-faceted, legendary stone. There are several mythological scripts found related to it. This fiery stone has its name recorded in oldest manuscripts and civilizations all over the world. For instance, Biblical myths introduce this stone as one of the gifts from Jesus Christ to Aaron, the high priest. This stone adorned the breast plate of the priest in all religious processions and ceremonies.

Amazing medical efficiencies are contained by ruby. Only a bit of chrome can create wonders healing several ailments of the human body. In old Indian medical texts, this red stone has therapeutic effects for elderly. Passion of this stone stimulates passion for living, in human spirits. Ruby’s pigeon-blood color is said to be able to detoxify blood, heart and heal wounds in a short duration of time.

Birthstone for July, Ruby birthplaces are largely found in Mogok, Burma. Mogok mines produce finest and rarest of the kings of gemstones. Mogok ruby comes in various hues and colors. Let it be informed that it’s the color on which price of stone is decided. The more fiery and transparent gem, the more expensive it becomes.

It is no wonder that real, rare rubies come with flawless shine and transparency. Likewise, fine star rubies come with great deal of a price. This warmth radiating precious colored stone also fancies awe-inspiring inclusions like rutile inside the stone. Therefore, the star like shine comes from the same formation.

Vividly colored gems with certifications come graded by GIA and other respective organizations. The gradations are done on the basis of color, cut, clarity, and carat weight. Theses parameters affect the gemstone’s beauty and value.

In color, particularly, ruby’s hue should be red apart from saturation and tone whereas secondary hues count on pink, orange, and purple as normal secondary hues in ruby. Incredibly, hue is criteria for the type of gold to be selected for setting the type of ruby. Purple is preferred the most, since it strengthens the red, increasing its richness.The pigeon-blood hued gem is set in gold most since yellow is already a saturated colored metal. Nevertheless, final setting makes the purplish-red gem to appear red due to saturation of gold.

Aquamarine Gemstone is also known as Water of the sea due to its color. This stone was used in the ancient times by sailors because they believed that Aquamarine will help them and protect them while traveling to different parts of world on water. This stone is considered to be a powerful and energetic stone for those who are into meditation and spiritual healing as this stones brings peace. The stone is also known as the Stone Of Courage. When worn, it accelerates your intellect and your thinking and learning power and makes you un beatable not only through knowledge you learned from your elders and teachers but also helps you gain knowledge through oneself. The various colors of Aquamarine Gemstone ranges from fresh shiny blue in the sky to the deep blue – green water within the seas and oceans.

It has the ability to calm oneself, calming your nerves and creating an energy into your self. This stone is very useful to obtain self control and control over your feelings and emotions at any situation or circumstances. Wearing an Aquamarine Gemstone also helps in increasing concentration, mental clarity and is best when used while meditating. For body parts, Aquamarine Gemstone is very good for various glands, liver, eyes, stomach and throat. This stone helps in maintaining a balance between mental and physical properties of your body. It improves self confidence, helps in taking control over your emotions, your tolerance power and understanding.

Aquamarine stone is believed to be good for those who suffer from water sickness or sea sickness and helps in relieving from anxiety and fear. It helps getting your relaxed when on a long distance journey.