Ruby Necklaces

Ruby is known as the lover’s stone and is a favorite in the making of women’s jewelry for its brilliant beauty. It is often used to keep away misfortune and ill health and has been worn by royalty for thousands of years. Rubies represent integrity, devotion and success and are the anniversary stone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage. Ancient lore says that rubies can even reconcile a quarrel between lovers.

Ruby necklaces are often associated with power and passion, as they are the gemstone of royalty. Ruby gemstones are really considered to be king of all gemstones and for thousands of years have been held in high regard and value. The striking red color of a ruby necklace draws peoples’ attention and symbolizes the eternal flame of love. Besides its brilliant appearance, ruby gemstones are rare and have an excellent hardness and color. No wonder they make such beautiful ruby necklaces.

   Ruby gemstones are a corundum mineral and have a hardness of 9 on the Moh’s Scale, second only to diamonds. The elements iron, titanium, chrome and vanadium are responsible for the brilliant red color found in ruby gemstones and ruby necklaces. Far back in history, India was considered the country from which ruby gemstones emanated. The people of India used rubies to create beautiful gemstone necklaces, and in fact their word for ruby is “ratnaraj,” meaning “king of gemstones.”

  Wearing a ruby necklace can bring positive benefits besides its dazzling appearance. For example, ruby gemstones can amplify positive energy and helps heal and open the heart. Ruby gemstones can help you to realize love and aid you in expressing it. A ruby necklace also works in conjunction with the energies of the circulatory system, thereby improving circulation and helping the body to detoxify.

  If you were born in July, you might consider wearing a ruby necklace, as ruby is the birthstone for that month. Also, you might consider giving a ruby necklace to your spouse, as ruby gemstones are the traditional wedding anniversary gift for the 15th and 40th year of marriage. In the United Kingdom, Prince Andrew gave Fergie, the Duchess of York, a ruby engagement ring. Ruby gemstones are still used for coronation rings to this day in that country.