Many people reserve ruby jewelry for special occasions, thinking the stone is too special to wear every day. But there are beautiful contemporary designs out there, making rubies perfect to wear with ...

The British Royal Family has no shortage of jewels, but the rubies seem to have always held a special place in the royal vault. It is not only a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth and the Queen ...

Red-hot rubies from ice-covered Greenland? Yes, in fact, the coveted crimson gem was discovered on the Nordic island decades ago, in 1966. But, since then, only limited mining has taken place, so ...

The current record for a ruby sold at auction was achieved by the Sunrise Ruby. This 25.59-carat Burmese stone hammered down for $30.3 million at Sotheby’s Geneva in May 2015. This price also ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby translates approximately to “king of ...

Rubies are rare gems that are a form of corundum. People associate rubies with the color red, but depending on their exact elemental content, rubies may appear pink, as well. Gemstone Education ...