The word ruby does not only sound great for me,  it instantly evokes images of elaborate ball gowns, lavish parties, sumptuous red roses and seriously bling beautiful jewellery.

But not enough like a perfect red rose, the Ruby’s rich color speaks of love and passion and is among the most highly prized of gems throughout history.  It is thought to grow darker when peril is imminent, and to return to its original color once danger was past—provided it is in the hands of its rightful owner! 
Looking at the recently published crime stats for South Africa it seems that a ruby is a must have at this stage. The good news is that there are beautiful rubies available that won’t be a killer to your budget. These stones offer great colour but are not transparent which reduces the price tag dramatically. (Call ANPA to see what selection of rubies we have in stock).

Talking of symbolism, let’s come back to the bright side of the road! Ruby is also associated with eternal love and with its hardness and durability it is a perfect engagement gem. 
If worn on the left hand, ancient lore has it that the Ruby will bring good fortune to its wearer, too! 
I wonder how we can be actually without one…?!!?

This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 at 9:07 am and is filed under birthstones.