At Charisma Gems, we specialize in beautiful, custom-made jewelry, working mainly with rubies and sapphires. Our collection is focused on ruby jewelry, sapphire jewelry, and pieces featuring both stones because of their outstanding beauty and their long association with power and success. Read on to discover how stunning and facts of Rubies and Sapphires are.
The Splendor of Rubies
The glittering gems in our ruby stone jewelry have been treasured in countries across the world for thousands of years and continue to be sought after by men and women today.
Overview of rubies
Rubies are formed in a mineral known as corundum, which forms in metamorphic rock. Impurities in corundum result in the formation of these gemstones. For rubies, the impurity we need is chromium, which turns the mineral a beautiful red hue, perfect for our handmade ruby jewelry.
Characteristics of rubies
Rubies have a rating of 9.0 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Only diamonds are harder among gemstones, with a rating of 10.0. A ruby’s color is described and evaluated in terms of hue, tone, and saturation. At Charisma Gems, our natural ruby jewelry is made using the best, deepest red stones.
Clarity of rubies
Rubies naturally feature inclusions. Their clarity is determined by the size, location, number, and visibility of these inclusions. When sourcing stones for our genuine ruby jewelry, we focus on transparent examples with a fiery brilliance.
Sourcing of rubies
The gemstones in our ruby jewelry are handpicked from the finest sources in Myanmar and Africa. We select the best stones from each country to ensure exceptional quality and brilliance.
The Allure of Sapphires
Overview of sapphires
Sapphires are formed in corundum. It is the presence of titanium and iron in corundum that turns the mineral blue (and sometimes other shades), ready for our real sapphire jewelry.
Characteristics of sapphires
Sapphire scores 9.0 on the Mohs Scale, the same as Ruby. The color of a sapphire is described and evaluated in the same terms, and here at Charisma, we acquire only the sweetest blue stones.
Clarity of sapphires
The clarity of sapphires is determined in the same way as the clarity of rubies: by the size, location, visibility, and number of inclusions.
Sourcing of sapphires
We choose the most beautiful stones from Madagascar to put in our sapphire jewelry, focusing on the very best blue examples.
Charisma Gems’s Commitment to Quality
We design and handcraft our ruby jewelry, sapphire jewelry to the highest standards and only use the best stones available. Where possible, we favor invisible settings to better display the natural beauty of the stones. Thanks to outstanding materials and craftsmanship, our high-quality ruby jewelry and sapphire jewelry are as durable as they are beautiful.
Conclusion
The allure of rubies and sapphires is rooted in their association with classic charm and enduring value, together with their rarity and natural beauty. At Charisma Gems, we take the best examples of each gemstone for our hand made jewelry: ruby jewelry, sapphire jewelry, and pieces that feature both stones.
We invite you to browse our jewelry collections before you leave and don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance.