The Popularity Ruby Rings

Known for their brilliant red color, ruby rings contain one of the most valuable gem stones. While bright red is the color typically thought of when referring to these gems, rubies can actually vary in color from light to very deep red, and red-orange and red-purple as well. Rubies are the clear, red-tinted variety of the mineral corundum. This is an aluminum oxide of which sapphires are also composed. With a rating of 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, the only harder gem is the diamond. The name for rubies stems from the Latin word for red.

The variety of ruby ring designs is limited virtually only by the imagination. Rubies function as both the central stones and also as frequent accents to other gem stones. A ring may feature an arrangement or cluster of many rubies or focus on a single valuable stone.

Diamonds are frequently paired with rubies in rings for a wonderful contrast. Other gems often found alongside rubies in rings include emeralds, sapphire, iolite, and tanzanite. Black diamonds, garnet, turquoise, and other precious and semi-precious gems are also sometimes found in ruby rings.

Popularity of Rubies in Rings

Ruby rings have long been known as one of the most popular types of gem stone rings. Wearers love the rich color, rarity, durability, and beauty of these gems. Many people simply love the beauty of rubies, but some are intrigued with their meanings as well. Some of the meanings behind rubies include:

1.The July birthstone
2.Traditional anniversary gift for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries
3.Known as the gem signifying romance or passion
4.Often used in coronation rings and/or for royalty
5.Mentioned in Biblical scriptures as secondary wisdom
6.A gem stone of the Muladhara Chakra signifying the beginning of awareness
7.The gem stone of the astrological sign Cancer
8.Bringing good fortune when worn on the left hand
9.Believed by ancient cultures to have a wide variety of meanings, including:

1》Courage
2》Healing and health
3》Protection
4》Prosperity
5》Happiness

Ruby rings are also popular gifts, especially for romantic holidays, such as Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, and anniversaries.