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 ...

The legendary “pigeon’s blood” ruby is poised to make a giant splash at Christie’s this fall. Two pieces of high jewelry featuring the exceedingly rare red gemstone will go under the gavel at the Hong ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...