Symbolizes warmth, power, passion, desire, unbridled love and devotion
Sources
Myanmar has been the leading producer for at least 400 years. Other important sources include Cambodia, Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania and Vietnam.
Rubies have been discovered in Montana and the Carolinas
The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means red
It is favorite gem among those in power and those in love.
Ruby is deemed to be the most precious of gemstones by the Bible. In Proverbs 31:10, a virtuous wife’s worth is “far above rubies.”
According to folklore of ancient India, ruby preserves physical mental health, prevents evil thoughts, reconciles disputes, and ensures safety
Modern lore suggests that the man who gives a woman an engagement ring with a ruby expresses passionate love. Ruby is also commonly given upon the birth of a daughter
It is a sister of sapphire and the second hardest material known after diamonds.
Ruby can also be found as inclusions in zoisite.
The Rajaratna Ruby, privately owned by a man in Indi, is the world’s largest ruby to date at 2,475 carats
“A drop of the heart’s blood of Mother Earth” is how the ruby is described in the Orient
The gem is said to strengthen the heart, restore balance in both love and spiritual relationships, and help to prevent miscarriages.
