Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the founder of La Patiala, the luxury encyclopedia. Many people reserve ruby jewelry for special occasions, thinking the ...

On "Antiques Roadshow" we took a trip back to 1998 when a woman brought in a gorgeous diamond and ruby jewelry collection she inherited from her great aunt, who was married to a congressman back in ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It all started with an invitation in 1982. “Women of the jewelry industry,” it read. “You are cordially invited to a Get Acquainted Cocktail Party,” and provided the address of one woman’s home. This ...

Leslie Hittmeier is a freelance writer and photographer. She has traveled to Chile, Japan, France, Jamaica, and all over the American West to document badass skiers, climbers, and adventurers in their ...

Rubies fused with glass have been sold as natural stones in department stores. Nov. 4, 2009— -- Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a piece of jewelry only to find out it's not what you paid ...