Ruby Gemstones is a curated collection of historical gemological and crystallographic articles dating from the early 1900s and earlier.A curated volume of selected classic writings that focus on the origins, physical structure and key properties of rubies, presenting them in an accessible modern edition while preserving the original text and illustrations.Contents include:A Handbook of Precious Stones by M. D. RothschildA Manual of Precious Stones and Antique Gems by Hodder M. WestroppGem Testing by B. W. AndersonGems and Jewellery Today: An Account of the Romance and Value of Gems, Jewellery, Watches and Silverware by Marcus BaerwaldPrecious Stones and Gems: Their History, Sources and Characteristics by Edwin W. StreeterQuestions Answered on Gems and Jewellery by Kathleen GoughThe Story of Gems by Herbert P. WhitlockAn Introduction to Crystallography by F. C. PhillipsDesigned as an introductory reference, it aims to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of rubies' defining features and scientific context, drawing on informative material from historically significant sources.