Enjoy the Richness of Rubies

The ruby, throughout history, has been believed to have powers to cure disease and protect the individual wearing it. Most likely because of the red coloration, rubies were also believed to handle matters of the heart and to put energy back into the blood.

The ruby has been worn by warriors going into battle as a way to protect them from harm. It was also often ground down into a powder and put onto the tongue to aid in the healing of blood diseases, to treat digestive upsets, and to bring peace to the wearer.

Ruby is a gemstone that is well liked by royalty. Coronation rings often display this beautiful gemstone, and the Duchess of York, Fergie, was pleased to receive a ruby engagement ring from her beloved, Prince Andrew.

Ruby is the birthstone for July and has earned the title "King of Gems". It is also the stone commemorating the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries, since it symbolizes love and devotion. With rubies being such rare gems, it is no wonder that they garner a high price. They will often be found in smaller sizes for jewelry pieces because of the expense involved in owning a ruby.

Blood red rubies are exquisite in a fine diamond jewelry collection. How appropriate to wear a ruby pendant in the shape of a heart! It can dangle on a gold chain or look just as stunning with sterling silver.

Ruby rings are perfect when paired with the diamond. One stunning ruby encircled by diamonds would be a beautiful addition to a ruby diamond jewelry collection. And ruby earrings will look beautiful whether they are posts that fit closely to the earlobe or are set on a dangling chain to swing back and forth every time the head moves. Add some diamonds and you have first class dazzle!

Any lover of the ruby gemstone would be very happy with gold diamond ruby jewelry, even if the budget will only provide for one or two special pieces. The combination of yellow gold and the richness of diamonds and rubies will look stunning in any type of jewelry piece, whether it be a ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet. Even an anklet with delicate rubies encircling the ankle would look beautiful.

But the splendor of rubies is not lost in silver ruby jewelry. Sterling silver and rubies are also a stunning combination, because the depth of color in ruby gemstones will show up equally well with yellow gold, white gold or sterling silver. And rubies can also be featured in men's jewelry, it is not just a woman's gemstone.

Even if money is tight and only one piece of ruby gemstone jewelry can be owned, it would be well worth having that one item in a fine diamond gemstone jewelry collection. Rubies are rare and exquisite gemstones, and anyone who is the proud possessor of this stone will not be sorry that they own it. The richness of rubies is meant to be worn and enjoyed, and it is a stone that can be handed down through the generations. Any fine diamond ruby jewelry will be treasured forever.

Tom Fast writes about rubies and fine diamond jewelry, as well as sapphires, pearls, amethysts and other gemstones and diamond gemstone jewelry.