Since the ancient Hindus, Ruby has been considered as the “king of gems”, representing nobility, love and passion. From ancient times through the modern-day, Rubies have been valued in many cultures around the world with their lustrous, deep red colour and many symbolic meanings accrued through centuries.
In early cultures, they were believed to be the most powerful gemstone, providing beauty and wisdom to the wearer. Because of its red colour, it has longtime been also associated to love, romance and passion. It is believed to be a stone that can open the heart and foster everlasting love and passion. Physically, Rubies are thought to energize and balance, stimulate chakras and protect from bad health and negative thoughts.
As if this alone wasn’t a good enough reason to covet the stone, Rubies are also known as the stone of strength and success. The legend tells that a person possessing a Ruby is protected from evil, and can walk through life without sickness, fear or misfortune.
As Ruby has a royal history by being used in coronation rings, there is no wonder that since medieval times and still today, it is the most popular gemstone among royal highness and notable persons, especially that due to its resistance Ruby jewellery can be passed through generations as family heirlooms.
Amongst the most famous royal Ruby jewelleries we can mention Queen Elizabeth II’s Ruby Necklace, the family heirloom tiara and necklace that Queen Louise of Denmark received as a wedding gift from her mother, the two-strand diamond and Ruby necklace of Camilla the Duchess of Cornwall, or the oval-shaped Burmese Ruby and diamond engagement ring that Prince Andrew proposed to Sarah Ferguson.
The glamour of bespoke Ruby jewelleries is also in vogue with Hollywood celebrities like Elizabeth Taylor’s one of a kind Ruby and diamonds necklace and ring, and recently many starts adopted Ruby also as bespoke engagement rings, amongst which Eva Longoria, Katy Perry or Jessica and Ashlee Simpson.
CARE GUIDE FOR RUBY:
Rubies are the hardest coloured gemstones in the world (Rated 9 on the Moh’s scale of hardness) just after diamonds, which means it’s strong enough to be suitable for everyday wear without too much worry.
To keep the shine of your Ruby jewellery, you can make a mixture of mild soap and warm water at home, and brush gently with a soft toothbrush to scrub off the dirt. Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. Due to its hardness you can also clean them using an ultrasonic or steam cleaner, but take care as the cleaning process may loosen the setting.
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