World Most Well-Known Rubies

Natural Star Ruby

Well-known red color gemstones of remarkable beauty and color are definitely the "Edwardes Ruby", weight 167 ct. This precious king of gemstone is displayed inside the British Museum of Natural History london. Next, the "Rosser Reeves Star Ruby", of 138.7 ct, to appear at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The 100 ct "De Long Star Ruby" is shown inside the American Museum of Natural History in New york city as well as the 43 ct "Peace Ruby" which had been obtained in 1919. Many rubies are an important component of royal family social status as well as others famous jewelries. The Bohemian St. Wenzel's Crown holds an unfaceted ruby of approximately 250 ct.

Some famous large rubies, including the"Black Prince's Ruby" and also"Timur Ruby" on the British Crown Jewels are in fact spinels, because before the start of the 1800sspinels were considered to be rubies.

Rubies are among the favorite gems belonging to the famous and rich. Elizabeth Taylor possesses an extraordinary necklace and earring ruby set. During antique dealer belonging to the estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis by Sotheby's on April 24, 1996, a 17.68-carat ruby ring sold for $290,000; some cabochon ruby earrings sold for $360,000; and also a cabochon ruby necklace would be abargain at $247,500. Marlene Dietrich owned a ruby bracelet that sold at Sotheby's for $990,000.