The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium. Ruby is the birthstone for July. It is also a traditional gift for those celebrating 15th or 40th anniversaries. Warriors have worn rubies into battle for their properties of protection, courage, and strength. Carrying rubies into battle is believed to lead to victory.
In the Wizard of Oz, ruby slippers protected Dorothy from evil forces. For centuries, royalty has emphasized their ruling status by wearing the crimson gems in their crowns, jewelry, and vestments. They have also worn rubies to enhance their wisdom when faced with crucial decisions, especially regarding financial matters.They were also used to fuel ambition in men. The item "VINTAGE ESTATE 10K ROSE GOLD RED RUBY DIAMOND RING ENGAGEMENT WEDDING SIGNED" is in sale since Thursday, May 23, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Engagement & Wedding\Engagement Rings\Gemstone". The seller is "4744366" and is located in Andover, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Saint lucia, Sri lanka, Oman.