Ruby is an incredibly durable gemstone if there are no treatment-related durability concerns. - Courtesy Jan Goodman Co. Hardness and toughness Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.

From the sentimental reason for its creation to the symbolism behind the gemstones used, the Burmese Ruby Tiara is a fascinating addition to the royal jewelry collection. From the “cursed” strawberry ...

Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA. Sapphire is one of the Big three of jewelry colored gemstones—the other two are ruby and emerald. A durable stone that’s designated as a birthstone for September, it captures ...

emerald, sapphire, turquoise, opal, ruby and yellow sapphire. The luxurious 14-karat SCRIBE brand “speaks” the coded gemstone language of acrostic jewelry, which uses the first letter of a ...

Gemstones, including rubies, emeralds, and sapphires, can be sold for cash, much the same as diamonds and other jewelry. However, more often than not, those stones have very little resale value ...