Ruby Introduction This gem is suitable for those who are born on 1 – 10 – 19 - 28 Ruby Gemstones or Manik Gemstones is a naturally occurring Gemstone, which is a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide). In terms of chemistry, Manik Gemstone is a mixture of Aluminum, Oxygen, Iron and Chromium. The presence of chromium in the Ruby Stones structure gives its natural color ranging from pink to blood red. It is one of the four precious stones, leading to its increasing cost in the current market. The costs of Ruby Gemstones are primarily determined by color, the most expensive "red" being pigeon blood red. After color, the price matrix follows the cut and carat to determine the exact price. Astrological Benefits of Ruby Gemstone: Ruby Gemstones represents the planet Sun, therefore people with strong sun can wear Ruby Gems. The best Ruby Gems are known to generate liveliness and bring spark in the human nature. It takes away sadness and gloom from an individual's character. It is believed that gemstone Ruby Gems is effective in safeguarding a person from evil spirits, along with enhancing his/her financial stability. Ruby Gems also is believed to bring the blessings of son in people's life. Wearing the Gems Ruby, there comes prosperity and improves health for the native. The Ruby Gemstones representing the sun, has reddish purple colour, its nature is bile-dominated and it is the Lord of the direction East. Ruby Gemstones is designated as the King of gemstones due to its association with sun. Ruby Stones is a protective stone that offers preserved health and invulnerability to the wearer. Original Ruby stones are known to inspire creativity, wisdom and love, and bring forth spirituality and confidence. It also helps in developing soul force of a person. Ruby stone worn by men signify manhood and nobility, while rubies worn by women invoke passion and power. One of the major perceived medical benefits is that Ruby Gemstones improves blood circulation in an individual. Ruby Gemstone Benefits: Ruby Gems set in ring/pendant according to Rudraksha Ratna Science Therapy gives only beneficial results to the wearer, pacifies malefic effects of Sun, and enhances the positive effects. Both, those who have Sun malefic in their chart as well as by those who have Sun benefic, can derive Ruby Gemstone benefits. A person who wishes to have power of command, name, fame and success may use this gemstone. Ruby is related to the Manipura Chakra, which is the navel chakra of the body. This gemstone helps to unblock this chakra, leading to a powerful sense of responsibility and leadership. It promotes a sense of self-dignity and removes depression. Thus, the ruby helps in dealing with stomach diseases and problems of indigestion. Ruby Stones or Manik Stones is a must stone for engineers, mineralogists, goldsmiths (Jewelers), actors, dramatists, artists, Government officials, politicians, diplomats, merchants and aspirant to fame, stock brokers, dealers of cloth, cotton paper and flowers. Creative people looking for fame and good health are also suggested to wear Ruby Gemstones. Before you buy your Ruby Gemstones Indian Name: Manik Planet: Sun Chakra: Manipura Cosmic Color: Yellow Methods of wearing Ruby Gemstones: Refer Table 1 and 2 Availability and Sources of Ruby Gemstones: The best quality original Ruby stones with better transparency and good color come from Burma. The Burmese Ruby is as valuable as diamond, or sometimes even more. The best quality loose ruby stones are mined out of Mogok region in Burma. Thailand is also of the good sources of natural ruby. Thai rubies come in darker shade of red to almost violet in color. Sri Lanka is another location from where Ruby stone is extracted. Source Ruby Gemstones is found in Burma, Madagascar, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Kabul (Afghanistan), Tanganyika, China and South India. Over the last several years with the various geological discoveries, experts believe that Madagascar, Africa has some of the richest and high quality gemstone resources in the world. This 4th largest island in the world has one of the high quality rubies mined. Even though Madagascar rubies are new to the gemstone market, these rubies, being of top fine quality has created its own popularity in a short span. They are fine, transparent and inclusion free with a rich pink colour and look similar to Burma Rubies. Nowadays most of the Rubies that are sourced are treated, heated or fracture filled. Finding natural, treated and non-treated rubies are very rare and costly Care & Cleaning Ruby Gemstones Ruby Stones can be cleaned using hot soapy water, rinse thoroughly afterwards as detergents can cause dermatitis and allergic reactions. Avoid enzyme cleaners. Brush with an old toothbrush to remove dirt and grease. Avoid cleaning agents containing chlorine as they may have a detrimental effect. Ruby as a Lucky Gem Ruby as a lucky gem is suitable for those who are born on 1, 10, 19 and 28.
