It's often addressed as the unique treasures of nature. It's a gemstone rich in lores and romance and has remained an ultimate symbol of power and beauty. Only a few precious gemstones in the long and recorded history have enjoyed fame as extraordinary as Red Rubies. From the House of Mughals to being the love of Modern Century In Sanskrit, its called 'ratnaraj' which means 'the king of gemstones.' In ancient Hindu philosophy, original ruby stone is associated with fire and Sun god “Surya.” It's the traditional gemstone for July month born and usually has different meanings and uses in different cultures. The gemstone derives its name from the Latin word- “Ruber” meaning “red”. Other varieties from the corundum species are called sapphires (but not ruby). Natural ruby (Manik ratna in Hindi) is a pinkish red to blood-red coloured precious gemstone belonging to the corundum mineral family.
Natural Ruby weighing 2.03 carats (2.26 ratti) from Mozambique
