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Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Ruby Birth stone of July

Ruby the birthstone of July which is Blood red in color symbolizes courage, Strength and vitality. Ruby is also believed to nurture in its wearer personal contentment and integrity. It is also believed that the wearer of ruby inspires harmony with others. Ruby preserves the body and improves general health. It has powers to stimulate the heart chakra and help the wearer to reach their most sought after goals. In Hindu Mythology Ruby is considered as king of Gemstones.

Since Ancient times ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Ruby symbolizes powerful feelings. The two most important elements represented by rubies are fire and blood. It is said to restore vital life forces and increase energy and vigor. Legend tells that a person wearing a ruby can walk the path of life with no fear or misfortune.

According to Moh’s Hardness scale Rudy is of hardness 9 which is just one less than Diamond. Ruby has trigonal Crystal structure. It is one of the most expensive of gemstones. Like sapphire rubies are also Corundum but sapphires are of different colors unlike ruby which comes only in red or shades of red. Crystals that are pinkish red to plum in color are classified as Ruby. Fake rubies that look exactly same as the originals ones are very common, only an expert will be able to differentiate between the two. The finest ruby is best described of being a vivid medium-dark toned red.

Ruby is been used since ages for its medicinal properties. It is useful in treating diseases related to blood such as, it is best for someone you is anemic or is short of blood, maintains proper blood circulation, and also useful for someone with low blood pressure and mental diseases. Ruby helps in removing the harmful toxins out of the body. It also helps to get out of Depression and drives away night fears.

Ruby has many mystical properties associated with it. Ruby predicts future; it was believed that rulers in ancient times used ruby as sign of upcoming danger, in such situations ruby was said to change its color warning the wearer of the danger. Ruby protects from dark eye and evil spirits. It is a talisman that protects against natural disasters and from sinful wishers.

Ruby’s red glowing color symbolizes everlasting love, thus it is the first choice as an engagement gem. Ornaments such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings, pendants and even cufflinks made from rubies are very beautiful and adds to the status symbol of the wearer.
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