HISTORY AND LORE OF RUBY

    This birthstone traditionally and modernly is associated with the month of July. It’s the anniversary gemstone for the15th and 40th year of marriage. 

     Ruby is from Latin - rubens, thus named because of its red color. This red color is due to a trace of chromium which determines the depth of color.  

     It is said that the Ruby ensure a peaceful, harmonious, healthy life.  It is also thought to control one's passions and thoughts. his stone was given as offerings to Buddha in China and Krishna in India. 

     A common belief was that dreaming of rubies meant the coming of success in business, money matters, and love. The ruby is thought to change colors (grow darker) when the owner was in danger or when an illness was coming. It was also thought that it would chase off the spirits of the dead and evil spirits not contained in hell.