Ruby Cabochons have been used in the crowns and jewelry of kings and noblemen since they were first discovered. The pigeon blood red colored Gemstone of passion and of smoldering desire,
cabochon rubies have been treasured for thousands of years. Less transparent rubies are often cut into the
"ruby cabochon" shape for use in jewelry. Other popular Ruby shapes include
square, pear, trillion,
round,
emerald cut,
oval,
cushion, and heart shaped cut loose rubies in many
color nuances, which include a
pink red ruby to an intense vivid pigeon blood red ruby. Prized for their beauty,
durability, and rarity, it is the quality of the
color which most determines the value of the stones. The
pigeon blood red Burma Ruby Cabochon stone color is best as a fluorescent red of high intensity.
Cabochon Rubies from Burma are considered the best, for one simple reason - their
color.
Burmese Ruby Cabochons are known for their fine fluorescent red color in any kind of light.
Ruby is one of the most important loose colored gemstones. With a
hardness of 9 on the Moh's scale, loose cut
ruby cabochons are extremely
hard tough and
durable, they are suitable for use in any kind of jewelry.