Collection: Ruby
Rubies are among the world's most valuable gemstones and have represented wealth, power, and stability for centuries. Their exceptional hardness, combined with their rare, intense color, makes them sought-after investment pieces and exclusive pieces of jewelry.
Essential properties of the ruby:
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Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale – only diamonds are harder.
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Color: From strong pink to deep blood red, with the so-called “pigeon blood ruby” achieving the highest market value.
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Transparency: High-quality rubies are clear and vibrant; minor inclusions are considered a sign of authenticity.
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Locations: Myanmar (Burma), Mozambique, Sri Lanka and Madagascar, Thailand, Tanzania ... – Origin significantly influences the market value.
Ruby as an investment:
Rubies are not only aesthetically appealing, but also offer stable tangible assets. High-quality specimens from renowned regions of origin are rare and increase in value over time. Due to their rarity and growing demand from Asia and Europe, rubies are considered an attractive addition to the alternative asset sector.
Market development:
In recent decades, untreated rubies, in particular, have experienced a significant increase in value. Auction results from international auction houses demonstrate that top-quality rubies now fetch top prices.
Rubin at Valoterna:
Valoterna offers carefully selected rubies with excellent color, clarity, and provenance. Our gemstones represent lasting value that will last for generations.
Effect of the ruby:
The ruby is said to possess powerful energetic powers. It is said to strengthen the heart, promote vitality, and release inner blockages. In spiritual gemstone healing, the ruby supports self-confidence, zest for life, and the ability to recognize and enjoy one's own happiness. It is considered the birthstone of July.
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Essential characteristics of the ruby
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale – only diamonds are harder.
- Color: From strong pink to deep blood red, with the so-called “pigeon blood ruby” achieving the highest market value.
- Transparency: High-quality rubies are clear and vibrant; minor inclusions are considered a sign of authenticity.
- Origin: Myanmar (Burma), Mozambique, Sri Lanka and Madagascar, Thailand, Tanzania ... – Origin significantly influences the market value.
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Ruby as an investment
Rubies are not only aesthetically appealing, but also offer stable tangible assets. High-quality specimens from renowned regions of origin are rare and increase in value over time. Due to their rarity and growing demand from Asia and Europe, rubies are considered an attractive addition to the alternative asset sector.
In recent decades, untreated rubies, in particular, have experienced a significant increase in value. Auction results from international auction houses demonstrate that top-quality rubies now fetch top prices. -
Effect of the ruby
The ruby is said to possess powerful energetic powers. It is said to strengthen the heart, promote vitality, and release inner blockages. In spiritual gemstone healing, the ruby supports self-confidence, zest for life, and the ability to recognize and enjoy one's own happiness. It is considered the birthstone of July .