| We have been really blessed with some | | | | kings and royals around the world, emeralds stand |
| extremely beautiful gemstones that are | | | | for longevity and youthfulness. So much so, that |
| nature’s priceless gift to us. Mother Earth has | | | | the sensuous seductress Cleopatra, Queen of |
| been very generous in giving us a fine array of | | | | Egypt is said to have been completely in love with |
| gemstones in almost all possible colors and tones. | | | | the evergreen emeralds. Till date they continue to |
| However, the most popular and coveted | | | | be one of the most popular and demanded |
| amongst these are the three kings in the world | | | | gemstones. |
| of gemstones, Sapphire, Emerald and Ruby. | | | | Having rightly earned the nomenclature of |
| The most fascinating fact about sapphires, | | | | ‘Ratnaraj’ or the king of gems, the |
| emeralds and rubies is their distinct color. | | | | beautiful red rubies have for centuries been a |
| Sapphires, although available in a wide range of | | | | favorite with the rich rulers of the world. They |
| colors, from pink, purple, white to orange are | | | | continue their regal legacy till date though |
| most valued in their vivid blue form. The beautiful | | | | thankfully they are now available for all. The most |
| blue sapphire has something totally intoxicating | | | | beautiful aspect of rubies is the rich red color they |
| about it, no wonder why millions all over the world | | | | exude that invokes the innermost feelings of love |
| vie for the very best variety of these. It rightly | | | | and passion. |
| deserves to be called ‘the gemstone of the | | | | No wonder why rubies are considered to make |
| heavens’, due to its divine blue hue. Another | | | | extremely romantic gifts. The best part about |
| quality that makes sapphires coveted is their | | | | these three gemstones is their distinct color and |
| hardness. Sapphires are only next to diamonds in | | | | look. They are each highly varied in their color and |
| hardness which makes them perfect for any kind | | | | quality which is a perfect reason to own each of |
| of jewelry especially for everyday wear. | | | | these wonderful gemstones in any form of |
| Emeralds since centuries are loved for the lush | | | | jewelry. |
| green color they exude. A favored gemstone of | | | | |