Ruby stones are renowned for their exquisite beauty and historical significance, which raises the question: why are rubies valued so much? First, they are very scarce – natural ruby stones, especially those that weigh more than 5 carats are not easy to come by. There are emerald-cut gems on the market as well as oval and cushion-shaped Gems amongst other shapes, with the desired color of the rubies being a ‘pigeon blood red’. Furthermore, it explains priceless healing power and astrological attributes of rubies making the whole piece more attractive. This use in addition to the fact that those pieces have always been associated with royalty, and have in fact been incorporated in crowns makes them appealing. Lastly, their ability to be rated 9 on the Mohs scale ensuring people that these gemstones are capable of lasting for generations, makes ruby a worthy investment.