Ruby Stone (Manik)

A gemstone that can attract anyone and have been around since ages, you would have heard about it in stories that define riches. According to the Vedic Astrology, Ruby is the gemstone of Sun and so is considered a hot gem by nature. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, together with amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. They word "Ruby" comes from ruber, Latin for red. The color of a Ruby is due to the element chromium. The quality of a Natural Ruby Stone is determined by its color, cut, and clarity, which, along with carat weight, affect its value. The brightest and most valuable shade of red called blood-red or pigeon blood stone, commands a large premium over other rubies of similar quality.