Ruby refers to corundum with red and pink color. It is a kind of corundum. The English name is Ruby, which is derived from Latin and means red. It is red to pink due to its chromium content. The higher the content, the brighter the color. The blood red ruby is most cherished by people, and is commonly known as “pigeon’s blood red”. There are not many rubies in the world, mainly Burma, Sri Lanka, ประเทศไทย, Australia, จีน, ฯลฯ. อย่างไรก็ตาม, in terms of gem quality, Burma and Sri Lanka have the best quality.
Ruby is hard in texture, and the hardness is only below that of diamond. Its bright red and glamorous color can be called the “Crown of Red Gems”. The magnificent and luxurious ruby is the king of gems, the treasure of the treasures, and its advantages exceed all gems. Some ancient books believe that ruby is “the most precious of the twelve gems created when God created all things.”
People love ruby as a representative of love, enthusiasm and noble character. Legend has it that people who wear rubies will live a long and healthy life, have a happy love, and a harmonious family. In Europe, the royal family still regards rubies as a witness to marriage. In the international gem market, bright red rubies are called “male rubies”, and light red ones are called “female rubies”. A man who owns a ruby can master the power he dreams of, and a woman who owns a ruby can get an everlasting love.
The legend of ruby
A legend believes that people who wear ruby jewelry will live a long and healthy life, have a happy love, have a harmonious family, and become rich. Another legend believes that wearing a ruby chest ornament on the left chest or a ruby ring on the left hand can turn good luck and turn enemies into friends.
The Burmese also believe that rubies can protect people from harm. In the old days, Burmese warriors voluntarily cut a small mouth on their body and embedded a ruby, thinking that they would be invulnerable.
In the Bible, Job said: “The value of wisdom exceeds rubies.” It can be seen that rubies were very valuable at that time. The fourth gem in the holy garment worn by Moses’ brother Aaron is a ruby. The names of Jewish ancestors are engraved on this gem. Since the ancient Jews announced the establishment of the State of Israel, this precious gem has been the most precious treasure in the crown.
Ruby: July Birthstone
Ruby is the birthstone in July, a symbol of nobility, love, and benevolence. With its crystal clear and beautiful color, ruby was cast in mysterious and supernatural colors by ancient people and was regarded as auspicious. As early as in ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and ancient Rome, it was used to decorate mosques, churches and monasteries, and as a tribute to religious ceremonies. Together with diamonds and pearls, it also became an indispensable accessory on the crown and dress of the British King, the Russian Tsar. Ruby ranks among the five most precious stones in the world and is a precious gemstone variety.