Ruby is the birthstone for July, and is the red member
or the corundum family. Rubies are one the rarest and
most prized of all gemstones. Rubies on this page are
found in Burma and Africa. The Burmese rubies have a
warm glow, while the African stones have clearer
crystal. The Lake Baringo Rubies from Kenya are a
lighter color with a touch of purple. These stones have
very intense color and are popular with collectors.
Ruby has a hardness of 9.0 and is good for any jewelry
application.
Gem 663 - Ruby
0.38 ct. This is an all natural unheated ruby that comes from the Lake Baringo area in Kenya Africa.