What is the tradition for a ruby birthstone?

Answer 1

Rubies are considered a symbol of love and passion, thus making this gem as desirable today as it has been for centuries. This desire to own the exclusive "RED FIRE" makes it one of the most valuable gemstones in the market. Beliefs and legends about this mineral are many. It was called the 'ratnaraj', meaning, the king of all gemstones. It is believed that the person who possesses a good-quality ruby will live a life of peace and harmony. He or she would be protected against all danger & calamities, and would be blessed with good health, as the ruby wards off all evils. Legend and folklore say that if someone made an offering of ruby gems to Lord Krishna ( Hindu God from Indian Origin), they would be reborn as an emperor. Genuine ruby gemstones are said to enhance the status and bestow name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth and commanding power to the wearer. They are also believed to eliminate depression in the wearer and make him bold and courageous. Women are discouraged from the regular use of rubies for it is believed to destroy body luster. The ruby aids in the cure of peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, and gout. For therapeutic purposes, the gem must be set in gold and worn in the ring finger.

Answer 2

Rubies are considered a symbol of love and passion, thus making this gem as desirable today as it has been for centuries. This desire to own the exclusive "RED FIRE" makes it one of the most valuable gemstones in the market. Beliefs and legends about this mineral are many. It was called the 'ratnaraj', meaning, the king of all gemstones. It is believed that the person who possesses a good-quality ruby will live a life of peace and harmony. He or she would be protected against all danger & calamities, and would be blessed with good health, as the ruby wards off all evils. Legend and folklore say that if someone made an offering of ruby gems to Lord Krishna ( Hindu God from Indian Origin), they would be reborn as an emperor. Genuine ruby gemstones are said to enhance the status and bestow name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth and commanding power to the wearer. They are also believed to eliminate depression in the wearer and make him bold and courageous. Women are discouraged from the regular use of rubies for it is believed to destroy body luster. The ruby aids in the cure of peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, and gout. For therapeutic purposes, the gem must be set in gold and worn in the ring finger.

Answer 3

The ruby became a birthstone because it is an jem and all of the birthstones are jems expat for June witch is a pearl.