This is the name of one of the most expensive precious stones, which, according to legend, is protected by the Sun itself. Ruby was called fiery because, reflecting light, it becomes like a flame.
In South Asia, rubies were considered drops of Dragon's blood.
In ancient times, many peoples associated these stones with blood. Bright ruby - bright blood - healthy life.
According to the ancient Greek writer Lucian, in the city of Hierapolis on the territory of modern Syria, a gilded statue of the goddess Hera, studded with precious stones, stood in a temple. And the largest of them was a ruby that looked like fire. It was on the head of the statue and was called the Light.
It is known that people knew about rubies already 2,000 years ago, loved and worshiped them.
Rubies are mentioned in ancient Indian documents dating back to 2,300 BC.
Rubies were a symbol of power, high birth, wealth. They were used to decorate the crowns of kings and other rulers.
In ancient India, the ruby was called the king of precious stones. From India and Burma rubies came to Egypt, then to Ancient Greece and Rome. In ancient Rome, rubies were valued higher than diamonds.
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In the modern world market, for example, two carat rubies are worth twice as much as diamonds of the same size.
Rubies are mentioned in the Bible.
The Dresden Museum houses an ancient sword, decorated with a scattering of diamonds and three large rubies. This sword was stuck into the ground before the battle and prayed to him for victory over the enemy.
For many peoples, rubies symbolized strong passion, unquenchable love. As well as courage and courage.
Knights presented jewelry with rubies to their beloved in order to kindle love in their hearts and get consent to marriage.
It was believed that rubies tell if there is poison in the drink offered to the guest. For this, rings with a ruby were thrown into bowls of wine. If the color of the drink becomes darker, then the drink is poisoned and it is dangerous to drink it.
Rubies are highly valued by the clergy of the whole world.
The scientific name of the ruby "rubella" translates as "red". The Greeks called the ruby "anthrax", the Romans - "carbunculos". In the old days, rubies were called yachons and carbuncles.
Ruby rubens, rubinus - red mineral - aluminum oxide - a kind of corundum.
Ruby is one of the most valuable and expensive gemstones.
In terms of hardness, ruby is second only to diamond.
Ruby is almost impossible to split.
The red color of the ruby is given by an admixture of chromium.
The impurity can also be iron and titanium.
Rubies of the same color do not exist, each stone is unique, even if the human eye does not catch it. Stones can be bright red, red with a purple tint, crimson, cherry, dark and light pink.
Although experts do not consider pink stones as rubies, calling them sapphires.
There are also brown rubies.
The most valuable are star rubies, inside of which a six-pointed star is visible. The star is formed by the intersections of rutile mineral inclusions. But we must admit that such rubies are not so common.
Rubies are fairly transparent stones with a glassy sheen. The more transparent the ruby, the more expensive it is. The value of the stone is also given by the depth and saturation of color. The most valuable blood red rubies are mined in Burma.
Rubies of purple and bright red shades are mined in Sri Lanka.
The largest rubies are found in Madagascar.
Ceylon rubies with a slight purple hue are also valued.
And the presence of orange shades reduces the value of gems.
Reduces stone value and color unevenness.
Nowadays rubies are mined from the river deposits of Burma, Kenya, India, Thailand, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Afghanistan. But in a small amount there are ruby deposits in almost all countries.
Oddly enough, but rubies are still mined by hand in the old way, removing stones from the bottom, washing pebbles and sand.
In Russia, the ruby deposit is located in the Polar Urals.
Ruby is very popular with jewelers. They process it using the so-called facet cut.
Ruby jewelry, despite their low price, is well sold out. Few women would refuse earrings, a ring or a bracelet decorated with rubies.
Ruby has been considered a healing stone since ancient times. In the Middle Ages, it was used to drive out the plague. Nowadays, rubies are used for diseases of the spine, joint pains, chronic tonsillitis, bronchial asthma, liver diseases, epilepsy, impotence, obesity.
In the old days, healers with the help of rubies stopped bleeding, treated fever. Ruby was turned into powder and water was insisted on it, which was given to the patient to drink.
It is believed that if you wear rubies, the nervous system will be strengthened, depression and insomnia will disappear, and blood pressure will normalize. Rubies heal the heart when worn as a medallion on the chest.
Red rubies improve blood composition, increase immunity, improve vision, sharpen the sense of smell and hearing, and restore memory.
Rubies do not let their owners get tired for a long time, filling them with physical and spiritual energy.
Rubies delay aging and prolong youth. These stones instill confidence in the future.
It is recommended to wear rubies so that they are in contact with the body. But the ruby should never come into contact with the solar plexus, otherwise it will take energy.
In magic, rubies are considered a stone that attracts, inspires and preserves love.
If you want to evoke tenderness, then you need to give your loved one pink rubies, and in order to evoke passion, you need to present bright red rubies.
Ruby is considered the best wedding gift for young spouses.
During the honeymoon, it is best to keep it under a pillow or on a table next to the newlyweds' bed.
Ruby is able to revive the sleeping love of spouses who have been together for a long time. This mineral is considered to be the strongest aphrodisiac that awakens sensual love. And at the same time, the ruby helps spouses to remain faithful to each other.
The ruby is especially eager to help kind people, it protects them and attracts luck and wealth into their lives.
The mineral instills peace in the soul and clarifies thoughts.
Ruby prolongs life by healing both body and soul.
However, ruby should not be abused by unkind, envious, vain people.
The stone will not help them.
Magicians are also wary of the ruby.
As a talisman, the ruby is suitable for travelers and creative people.
According to astrologers, the ruby is most suitable for people born in July. He will become a friend to Cancers and Sagittarius.
Nowadays, there are many artificially grown rubies ranging from pink to deep red.
They differ from natural ones by ideal transparency, even shine and the absence of any inclusions.
The most beautiful artificial rubies are made in France, but they are also obtained in other Western countries.
Only a professional can distinguish artificial rubies from natural ones.
Rubies are stored in a cool dark place wrapped in a soft cloth.
To clean a ruby, experts recommend dipping it in warm soapy water and brushing it with a soft brush, and then rinsing it with clean water.
Rubies can deteriorate from makeup and prolonged exposure to the sun.
Natalia Antonova