There are three reasons why rubies are seldom worn: limited supply, high price, and too low hardness.

1, limited supply

The supply of rubies is very limited. Rubies are only produced in some specific areas. In addition, rubies are very difficult to mine, and it takes a long time to explore and mine to get high-quality gemstones, which makes the supply of rubies even more scarce.

2. Expensive

Rubies are very expensive, which makes them unaffordable for most people. Even a small ruby of low quality can cost more than other gemstones such as sapphires and emeralds. As a result, very few people choose rubies as the main material for their jewelry.

3. Hardness is too low

Rubies are also not as hard as other gemstones. The hardness of ruby is 9, which is still slightly inferior to the hardness of other gemstones such as diamonds which is 10. Therefore, ruby is easy to be scratched and damaged, which may be one of the reasons why some people do not choose ruby.

Precautions for Ruby Purchase

Before purchasing a ruby, you need to know the basics of rubies, such as color, clarity, and hardness to be able to correctly assess the quality and value of the ruby. When buying rubies, it is advisable to ask for a certificate of authenticity of the gemstone to ensure that the ruby you are buying is genuine and of high quality.

The color of a ruby is one of the most important quality factors, so when purchasing a ruby you need to look carefully at the color to ensure that it has a vibrant, even, unadulterated red hue. An authentic ruby should have a brilliant red color, but should not be too deep or too light. High-quality rubies should have good transparency and should not have visible inclusions or cracks.