A ruby is a popular gemstone, otherwise known as a precious stone, and has a red coloring. It can be as dark as blood red or it can be as light as pink and the coloring is largely caused by chromium in the stone. Sapphires are also created by the same process but their coloring is blue. They both come from corundum, a mineral that can be mined in various parts of the world. Rubies are priced according to the color they display. For examples, a blood red ruby would be far more expensive to purchase than a simple light red or pink ruby stone. The ruby gets its name from Latin for the color red—ruber.
The Meaning of the Stone
The ruby is a meaningful stone and like many others, it has representation for various other elements of life. For instance, the ruby is widely known as the birth stone for those born in the month of July, as the famous poem goes. People born in July are allegedly supposed to wear rubies rather than any other precious gems and each gem has a meaning and a poem or saying behind it. Every month of the year has its own designated birth stone and sapphire is for those born in September.
Also, it is well documented that the ruby is a precious gem that is given to represent the fortieth wedding anniversary. For those who get to celebrate forty years as married couples the joys of giving or getting a stainless steel ruby ring can mark a milestone in their lives. The gift of the ring can be given in any style, including a studded band ring for both men and women to wear. A single set ruby ring is another option, as is a multi-set ruby ring with rubies on the outside and a clear stone, such as a diamond on the inside, or vice versa. It is also common to give a ruby as a gift for a fortieth birthday in many countries and sapphires for the sixty-fifth birthday. Rubies are a firm favorite among the rich and famous and you will see many a star adorning a ruby ring on their finger for a special award night or celebrity function.
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