Catherine The Great’s Ruby

Origin of Name The Catherine the Great’s Ruby is the 398.72-carat “ruby”  that is mounted on top of the Great Imperial Crown of Russia, that was  designed and constructed for the coronation of Catherine the Great in 1762. The Great Imperial Crown was used for the coronation of all Czars after Catherine the Great, up […]

Samarian Spinel

Origin of Name

The Samarian Spinel gets its name from the ancient Hebrew city of Samaria,  in central Palestine, presently situated in northwest Jordan. The city was built in the 9th century B.C. as the capital of the northern Hebrew kingdom of Israel, also…

Black Prince Ruby

Origin of Name The Black Prince’s Ruby gets its name from the Prince of Wales, Edward of Woodstock, the Prince of Aquitaine from 1362 to 1372, the eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England, a brave soldier and outstanding military commander, who distinguished himself in the hundred years war between England […]

Padparascha Sapphire Gallery

  Please place the cursor of the mouse over the photo to view the image title. Click on the image for a larger view if it is available                

Blue Star Sapphire

Blue Star Sapphire Gallery Please place the cursor of the mouse over the image to view the image title You may click on the image for a larger view Back to Gemstone Gallery

This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. By browsing this website, you agree to our use of cookies.