The Sanskrit word for Ruby, ratnarāj, translates as “King of Precious Stones”. For millennia, rubies have been associated with power, passion, and protection. Ancient cultures treasured the ruby for its similarity to the redness of blood flowing through their veins. It was thought rubies held the life force, prāṇa.
Not only do rubies ignite your inner power, they promote passion for life, gratitude and generosity while centering emotions and bolstering courage.
More fun facts about Ruby:
💎 Latin ruber = red
💎 In Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain traditional creation stories, a divine wish-fulfilling tree, the Kalpa Tree, has trunk and branches made of sapphires, diamonds, topaz, and emeralds. The ultimate treasure of the Kalpa Tree, though, is the ruby fruits.
💎 Ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to the god Krishna were granted rebirth as emperors.
💎 In Vedic astrology, rubies are considered "gemstone of the Sun (Surya) and leader of the nine heavenly bodies. Worshipping and wearing rubies is thought to cause the Sun to be favorable to the wearer.
💎 Ancient Burmese soldiers believed rubies granted invincibility in battle, surgically implanting ruby gems beneath the skin for protection. (We recommend just wearing them)
💎 Rubies were carried along the North Silk Road from China for trade ca. 200 BCE
💎 Medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.
💎 Rubies fluoresce under UV light
I’ve paired Ruby with African Turquoise and Rhodonite for this collection. This powerful combo is passion infused with love and soul-awakening spiritual growth.
Ignite your inner flame! 🔥
