Love is in the air, and on the wrist, the ears, the neck… Rubies and pink sapphires are, despite the different names, actually the same mineral! Corundum is an extremely hard mineral—almost as hard as ...

Two world records were set today (June 8) when a ruby and pink gemstone sold for $34.8 million each at Sotheby's, making them the most expensive colored gemstone and purplish-pink diamond ever sold.

Ruby necklaces have long been a love, passion, and grace accessory. The deep red of the ruby, also known as the "king of the gemstones," has fascinated those who wear jewelry since time immemorial.

The just completed Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels sale in New York is the first auction to sell two items for more than $30 million. The first is the “Estrela de Fura,” a 55.22-carat Mozambique ruby ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anthony DeMarco reports on watches, jewels, lifestyle, art and culture This article is more than 10 years old. Sotheby’s auction ...