![]() ![]() To put this in perspective, quartz has a hardness of 7 – 7.5 and are present in the particles of dust seen floating in the air and settling on uncleaned objects in your home. This makes rubies the hardest of the colored gemstones, and the second hardest when including the diamond. Rubies have a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Although most are ancient beliefs of strong powers, the ruby gemstone is indeed one of the most strongest gemstones, right behind the diamond. Furthermore, these powers included the regeneration of the physical and spiritual heart as it enhanced circulation and strengthened immunity for the entire body and mind. There are some that believe that the ruby holds a healing power, protecting its owner and bearer from harm and illness. These radiant red gemstones are commonly associated with good fortunate, health, wisdom, and success in love, as they were in Medieval Europe. With all of these different deposit origins, there are also different types of rubies, with five major kinds being Burmese ruby, Thai ruby, Mozambique ruby, Madagascar ruby, and Tanzanian ruby, all commonly recognized in terms of jewelry. Other sources of rubies can be found in Vietnam, India, East Africa, the Middle East, Thailand, and the United States. Due to this chemical paradox, fine quality rubies in large amounts is extremely rare and therefore causes the value of this birthstone to be quite high and well above diamonds.ĭiving deep into the history of rubies, one of the oldest known sources of rubies comes from Myanmar. ![]() Ironically, chromium is also the cause of the rarity of the ruby gemstone itself as it causes fissures and cracks. The more chromium present, the more red the gemstone will be, with some red colors so deep with impurities that there are hints of purple, and sometimes blue, with the right lighting. The science behind the red glow of fire that these gemstones give off are caused by the chromium within its properties. The stone can confidently help guide you in the right direction and allow you to see why making the right choice was beneficial for you in the end.There are no other colors of rubies in the world in existence besides red and pink. Last but not least, onyx will help you make wise decisions. The onyx is here to support you no matter what! When you’re stuck in a pickle, the stone will help resolve the issue. Nothing is impossible with an onyx! If you find yourself in a battle of conflict, this gem will help protect you. Other people’s opinions and societal expectations will not even phase you and you will be able to freely be the awesome person that you are! With an onyx ring such as our Blue Skye, you can stack it with other gemstone rings to boost healing powers. Unwanted thoughts, distractions, and memories will be a thing of the past and you will be able to live your best life worry-free! Can you imagine how great that will feel?!įeelings of self-doubt will be no more when you have onyx in your possession! Your confidence will be strengthened like never before and your soul will shine. Stressed out? Wearing a piece of onyx jewelry will center your energy and help alleviate the physical and mental stress that you’ve been feeling. Nothing’s going to stop you from achieving greatness Rosettes! ![]() Onyx & Astrologyīeing the official birthstone for all the Leo’s and Capricorn’s out there, the onyx is said to help you master your destiny! You will understand your potential and see that the sky’s the limit. Its overall look is sure to satisfy your vintage ring needs. Talk about a versatile gem! While we’re on the subject of time periods and if you’re a fan of art deco ring designs, our Willis & Petunia wedding set has your name written all over it. Sure we’re familiar with onyx in jewelry pieces but back in the day, it had other uses! The Greeks and Romans used onyx to carve various figures of heroes and Gods to make seals and stamps, stone tiles and inlays, as well as bases and handles for goldwork. Since the nails were of heavenly origin, they sank to the bottom of the river and turned into onyx. The pairings of her nails then fell into the river. While she was asleep, Cupid used the point of one of his arrows to give her a manicure. As the myth goes, the goddess Venus was resting on the banks of the Indus River. The onyx has quite the interesting origin story. ![]()
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