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The dark and the star rubies were called "male" stones, the others, more especially, however, those of lighter hue, being considered as "female" stones. ... <<The History and Folklore of Rock Crystals...
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www.jjkent.com/articles/history-folklore-rubies.htm
www.jjkent.com/articles/history-folklore-rubies.htm
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In history both these gems are of great interest. Rubies are mentioned in the Bible in the Proverbs and in the Book of Job. The Greeks and Romans ascribe to the ruby the power of emitting light in darkness; the Hindus describe the abodes of their gods as being lighted with rubies.
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www.jjkent.com/articles/rubies-sapphires-history.htm
www.jjkent.com/articles/rubies-sapphires-history.htm
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; The History of Rubies; Contributed by Sher Matsen; ... The ruby has a history steeped in mystery and medicine. For centuries it has been used to cure and protect. Ancient cultures believed the ruby could cure ailments of the digestive system, energize the blood, and treat the heart.
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Ruby jewelry, care, facts, lore, where rubies are found, ruby related books. ... Rubies are often heat treated to permanently improve their color and clarity.
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www.jewelrymall.com/stones/ruby.html
www.jewelrymall.com/stones/ruby.html
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However there are some beautiful rubies in the history like Rosser Reeves Star Ruby (137 carat) at Smithsonian Institute, Edith Haggin De Long star ruby (100 carat) displayed at American Museum of Natural History and Edward Ruby (167 carat) in British Museum of Natural History.
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www.jewelinfo4u.com/Ruby_in_History.aspx
www.jewelinfo4u.com/Ruby_in_History.aspx
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Two star rubies are displayed in American museums. The Smithsonian displays the 137-carat Rosser Reeves Ruby, and The American Museum of Natural History has the 100-carat Edith Haggin de Long Ruby.
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www.cwjewelers.com/stoneruby.htm
www.cwjewelers.com/stoneruby.htm
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A brief history of sapphires, emeralds and rubies. ... Sapphires rings and sapphire jewelry have continued to remain popular throughout history. The British have a long-running love affair ... Emerald takes its place in the world of gems as one of the three most popular colored gemstones [sapphires and rubies are the other two!].
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www.topazery.com/gemstone-history.htm
www.topazery.com/gemstone-history.htm
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She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies." The choice of rubies as the penultimate standard of value is not a coincidence: ... Only recent technology has enabled us to definitively distinguish ruby from its colorful "twins." Throughout history, other red gems such as spinel and garnet were...
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www.saudiebay.com/jic/rubies-history.htm
www.saudiebay.com/jic/rubies-history.htm
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History of Rubies Costume Co. features an in depth background on this huge company that specializes in child costumes, adult costumes, sexy costumes and accessories. ... With a history like this, its no wonder why Rubies Costume Company is the leader of the costume industry...
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www.halloween-headlines.com/History/rubies.htm
www.halloween-headlines.com/History/rubies.htm
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