Ruby is an incredibly durable gemstone if there are no treatment-related durability concerns. - Courtesy Jan Goodman Co. Hardness and toughness Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.
Ruby and sapphire are varieties of the mineral corundum. - Courtesy Hamilton Jewelers Ruby is one variety of the corundum mineral species, which also includes sapphire. Ruby is highly regarded and can ...
The protagonists in her images deliver a masterclass in layering jewels: wearing mookuthi ( nose studs on both sides), kappu (bangles), mothiram (rings) but also metti (toe rings), thodu (stud ear- ...