Rubies: Loved over the ages

Rubies have been admired over the ages for their rarity, fiery passionate color, and timeless beauty. This is shown in histories, illustrations and artwork, and literature. Here are some examples showing how this gemstone has been lauded over the ages:

They have shown up in some of the most prominent literature, Job from the Bible is quoted as saying "the price of wisdom is above rubies," demonstrating just how valuable this stone was. India’s classic literature details a rich history of the gem, the term "corundum," a synonym for "ruby," is derived from the Sanskrit word "kuruvinda." And in Sanskrit, ruby is called "ratnaraj", which translates into "King of Gemstones."

King indeed… royalty has embraced the ruby over the ages; in fact, the famous coronation ring of the English kings contains a large ruby with an engraving of the figure of St. George's cross. Twenty-six diamonds surround the ruby. The stone has been thought to be a symbol of passion as well as royalty, and that’s probably what has made it so popular over the ages. And today it is no different; it is still one of the most praised gemstones. For more on its meaning as well as physical properties, read on about the ruby.

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