Ruby soho.

Rubyring

I bought a ruby ring today.  It wasn't completely impulsive, but I can't say that I've been thinking about it for more than a week.  A girl in my management class during winter session had a gorgeous ruby and diamond ring and it always caught my eye. So I went on a search today for a ring like hers.  After five jewelry stores, I didn't find the ring I had in mind; however, at the fifth store I found the ring that I ended up ordering.  I almost thought it was a pink sapphire because it had a slightly pinkish look to it.  I tried it on and thought it was very pretty and would be cool to use as a stacking ring should I want to buy another.  In seven-ten days I will have my new ring.

I've never owned a ruby and the only thing I know about it is that its July's birthstone.  So, I did some googling and found out some pretty coincidental stuff... just how the meaning of the stone parallels what I want to do/have in life. 

Here is some of the stuff that I found... and you know it must be true if I read it on the internet :)

* To own a ruby is said to have contentment and peace.

* Ruby rings should be worn on the left hand so as to receive the life force and have protection.

* It is said that the power of ruby is in its encouragement to follow your dreams and your bliss, helping you to change your world. 

* Ruby is the gemstone recommended to strengthen the Sun. One’s courage and will power may be increased by wearing ruby, and it will increase vitality and the ability to perceive things in a true and correct manner. It can help in developing spiritual insight, or looking within toward spiritual realization.

* On the physical side, it may strengthen the heart and help digestion and metabolism. It should be noted that rubies are so powerful that if worn by the wrong person they may cause physical or mental imbalances in the categories governed by the Sun. Red tourmaline, called rubellite, or red spinel may be substituted for ruby and will give the same effects, although with somewhat less strength.

* Rubies range from deep red to other tones depending on occupation or effects desired. A teacher, intellectual, or priest should wear a ruby of a pinkish-red color. A ruler, administrator, or military officer should have a blood red color ruby. A merchant of any goods or produce, or one involved with banking or monetary instruments can wear a slightly pinkish-red to slightly orange-red color or can also wear the blood-red color. An artist, clerical person, or skilled or unskilled laborer would wear a ruby of a darker purple-red color.

* Ruby has a pure red ray. Ruby will draw wealth to you if you keep one in each room of your home. It is an enhancer of passion and a very sensual stone. It also gives self-confidence and a sense of adventure. Ruby allows you to face old fears and put them behind you. When you feel you don't know what path to take or you are stuck in a rut of any kind, (work, love etc.), keep a ruby with you for three days and you will know what you should do.