The presence of the ruby gemstone throughout history to this modern day has always been extremely prominent, being involved in numerous cultures and religions. Ruby simply comes from the latin word ‘ruber’ meaning red.

 

Ruby is known to represent very important factors in life including; love, energy, passion, power and a overall a positive outlook on life. It is also widely believed that the stone represents courage and gives the power to an individual who possesses ruby to easily avoid all types of evil and misfortune in life. Hinduism regards the ruby as the most important of all gemstones and is called the ‘leader of gems’ in this religion. It is also one of the most precious gemstones in the bible and many other religions.

 

The ruby is said to balance energy in the human body and provide a sense of positive passion towards life. The balance of energy means that this stone is helpful for anyone with problems controlling energy such as an individual with ADHD or hyperactive tendencies. Furthermore, emotionally, rubies are believed to improve a sense of motivation in ones self and aim clearly towards personal goals. They assist by providing clarity of thought and positive dreams which create a visualisation for the future. Due to these assets, a ruby is a suitable gemstone to be worn by a leader or a significant member of a group as it will bring attention and power to them when needed.

 

Thailand is the current main source of ruby gemstones, however, they can also be found other places around the globe including Burma, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, Russia, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Kenya, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

 

Almost 95% of ruby’s today are heat treated and therefore a natural ruby can be very rare and therefore expensive. A natural ruby is quite easy to distinguish if they have natural inclusions inside such as straight, angular and possible color zoning and colour banding. It is also important to consider that the level of heat treatment in a ruby can also distinguish a difference in price.

 

Due to ruby representing love and passion, this gemstone is a very popular choice for an engagement ring, anniversary present or valentines present. It is also he birthstone of July and is commonly given as a gift for a forty year wedding anniversary.

 

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