Rubies have fascinated treasure hunters and fashionistas for centuries.These simple stones – essentially aluminum oxide doctored with chromium – feature a vitreous luster and come in many different colors, including deep red, regal purple and plump pink. Rubies have a surprisingly close affinity with diamonds; in fact, rubies are almost as hard as diamonds: they rack up an impressive 9.0 on the Mohs hardness scale. (Diamonds, the hardest precious stones, clock in at 10.0 on the Mohs scale.)
The blood red color of commercial rubies is a not so subtle metaphor for love and for the heart. So it’s no surprise that ruby sales skyrocket around Valentine’s Day. But where can you buy these potent symbols?
Diverse Ruby Selection at Angara: The Gemstone Destination
Angara: The Gemstone Destination offers a veritable buffet of ruby treasures. The oval ruby and diamond split shank ring, for instance, features a center ruby stone accented by a halo of smaller diamond stones – almost like courtesans sitting at the feet of their queen. Angara also offers a more modern-looking ring: a square ruby stone set off by two rows of smaller diamond stones.
Here’s what’s fun about Angara’s process. You can choose your carat size, stone quality, metal type and add-ons to personalize the piece and find the right goodie at your price point. For instance, if the oval ruby and diamond split shank ring appeals, you can choose among 0.84 carat stones, 1.3 carat stones, and 1.96 carat stones. You can also choose among many grades of ruby, including Good (A), Better (AA), Best, (AAA), and Heirloom (AAAA). The heirloom rubies are particularly astonishing. These are very brilliant stones that boast a deep rich red. AAAA rubies are among the top one percent of all rubies in the world; they’re normally sold only at elite boutiques. Angara also lets you choose the metal, including 14 carat white gold, 14 carat yellow gold, and platinum. Add-ons, such as appraisals, warranties and engravings, are also available.
The Angara Difference
Angara seems to be a pretty special company. It’s been around for three generations, and the team sources from the U.S., Thailand, and India. Since Angara doesn’t deal with middlemen, they are often able to get higher quality stones and to provide big discounts. As the company says on its website: “independent appraisal tests have verified that our jewelry routinely appraises at 125% to 200% of purchase price.” That’s pretty good!
Check out Angara’s ruby gemstones rings, and surprise someone special in your life (or, perhaps, yourself!) with a lovely luscious Valentine’s Day treat.
XOXO,
