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Ruby
is the birthstone of July and the fifteenth anniversary
stone. It's the zodiac birthstone for Capricorn. One of
the most precious of all gemstones, the best ruby gemstone
is a ruby red stone, which is a transparent, deep, rich
red in color . Celebrated in the Bible and in ancient Sanskrit
writings as most precious of all gemstones, it’s been
prized possession of emperors and kings throughout the ages.
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The Color Red symbolizes love it emanates warmth and a strong
sense of life. For thousands of years Ruby has been considered
on of the most valuable gemstones of our Earth. Red is also
the color of Ruby Beads. Ruby Gemstone is the King of gemstones.
The fascinating realms of gemstones rubies are the generally
accepted emperors. In the Sanskrit language Ruby is called
"ratnaraj”, which does in fact translate as "King
of Gemstones”.
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As
stated above: color is Ruby’s most important
feature, and transparency is secondary only. Therefore,
then, inclusions do not effect the quality of a Ruby,
unless they decrease the transparency of the stone
or are located right in the centre of its table. Quite
the contrary applies: inclusions within a ruby are
something like the gemstones fingerprints, stating
its individuality while at the same time proving its
genuineness like a certificate provided by Nature.
The cut is essential: only a perfect cut will underline
the beauty of this valuable and precious stone appropriately
to make it really the "King of Gemstones”.
But just as true love is rare indeed, so are really
perfect Rubies. And if you find one, it is bound to
cost a small fortune. Nevertheless: once you found
"your” Ruby, do not hesitate: go for it
and keep it!.
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To Hindus, the Ruby Red is the "King of Precious Stones".
To them it affords all protection from enemies, guards their
home and belongings. For them this is the gemstone of the
Sun (Surya1`) and Hindu Astrology assigns it to the sign
Leo. To give a ruby gemstone offering to the God Krishna
is to come back a powerful ruler in the next life.
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Natural Healers use Ruby beads for headaches and to protect
from psychic attack. Rubies are through to induce strong
dreams that provide guidance and teaching in one's life.
The red gem is of times associated with the fiery, masculine
planet Mars, however, in Western astrology, it is most commonly
associated with the Sun (Leo) as the red of Ruby is associated
with Fire (Leo is a fire sign).
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Healing Properties:
Besides being an excellent protector, rubbing a Ruby on
your skin is said to maintain its youthful appearance. Though
helpful for Alzheimer suffers and heart ailments. Ruby is
an important gemstone in opening a closed Sacral Chakra
(2nd Chakra). Rubies are most often associated with the
Heart Chakra. Thought to heal the heart both physically
and emotionally and increase love, both given and receive.
Scientific Properties :
Composed of Aluminium Oxide with traces of chromium for
color. Strongly fluorescent in ultraviolet light (usually
glows red or orange) plus its hardness are very good identifiers
of stone.
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Other
Ruby occurrences are located in Northern Pakistan
in the Hunza-Valley, or in Cashmere, Tadchikistan,
Laos, Nepal, and Afghanistan. But Rubies are also
produced in India, wherein the Federal states of Mysore
and Orissa there were discovered occurrences with
relatively large Ruby crystals, which are, however,
full of inclusions, but nevertheless excellently suited
to be cut as Ruby beads or cabochons).
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