Rubies have been known as the most precious of all gemstones because of their wonderful color, excellent hardness and overwhelming brilliance.

An extremely rare gemstone, especially in finer qualities and larger sizes, the Ruby is known as the “King of Gemstones.”

Rubies were so highly regarded in ancient India that whenever a spectacular Ruby crystal was found, the emperor sent out members of his court to meet the precious gemstone and to welcome it in appropriate style.

There are two elements associated with the ruby’s brilliant crimson color: fire and blood, which imply warmth and life.

The epitome of color: hot, passionate and powerful: ruby red is a powerful gemstone color.

Today, Burma is the primary source for Rubies.

Rubies are given as a symbol of success, devotion and integrity. Rubies are thought to ward off misfortune and illnesses and are often used to reconcile relationships.

Visit us at Carreras to see our varied and breathtaking selection of July’s fiery birthstone.

Statement bracelets, pendants, and hoops will definitely get you noticed around town but  you will not see yourself coming and going because David Wysor is exclusive to Carreras in Richmond.

Visit us to see our new case of sassy sterling & 18kt yellow gold jewelry.

Once you start – you cannot stop! Try our new Changeables, Bangles by The Touch.

Start with either a Sterling Silver or 14kt Gold Bangle and then pick your changeable Charms. Create your own look by custom charm designs or choose from our large selection in-stock.

The modern-day Charm Bracelet…

Visit The Touch by Stephen Edward Page Under our Designer Jewelry Section to view more Charm & Bangle Options

Delicately hand-painted enamel over sterling silver makes these pretty wear-able flowers the perfect accessory to stand out in the crowd this summer.

Only $290 – you cannot just have one!

Call to order in your ring size. All sizes and half sizes available.

Aquamarine is also suggested as a gem to give on the 16th and 19th wedding anniversaries.

Aquamarine is a member of the beryl family and ranges in color from an almost colorless pale blue to blue-green or teal. The most prized color is a deep-blue aqua color. It is 7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale of hardness and gets its name from Latin words meaning water and sea.

The most valuable aquamarines come from Brazil, but it is also mined in Kenya and Nigeria, Madagascar, Zambia, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia. . Aquamarines on the market today are usually faceted, but when cut as a cabochon, they may display a cat’s eye effect known as asterism.

Some gemstones are heated to high temperatures to enhance their color and/or clarity.   Aquamarines are often heat treated to change a blue-green or teal colored stone to a pure blue. This results in a permanent color change.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:

Since early times, aquamarine has been believed to endow the wearer with foresight, courage, and happiness. It is said to increase intelligence and make one youthful. As a healing stone, it is said to be effective as a treatment for anxiety and in the Middle Ages it was thought that aquamarine would reduce the effect of poisons.

A legend says that sailors wore aquamarine gemstones to keep them safe and prevent seasickness.

During the month of March, Carreras is supporting the local charity, ChildSavers. We will donate 15% of Aquamarine sales to ChildSavers.

Please visit our jewelry showroom to view our beautiful collection of aquamarine rings, earrings, and pendants. We also have loose stones available for purchase and custom design work.