Monday, October 26, 2009

Biography of Rubies

Ruby comes from the latin word ruber meaning red
Rubies are probably the rarest of the four main precious stones and are red in colour. They belong to the gem species called corundum which has only one other group, sapphire. They occur in mines and alluvial deposits in conjunction with various semi-precious stones.
Rubies have always has a superstition attached to them because they are a the colour of blood, and in Far East where they are mainly found they are considered to enhance the wearer's divinity and protect him/her aginst force and illness. Ruby gemstones are valued according to size colour cut

Orignal From: Biography of Rubies

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