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Ruby is a variety of the mineral Corundum, second only to Diamond in hardness. Its intense red colour is caused by the presence of chromium. It ranges from pinkish-red to a deep, pigeon-blood red, often exhibiting a beautiful, silky sheen or a stunning fluorescence. It possesses a high vitreous lustre. Due to its exceptional durability, rarity, and magnificent colour, it is one of the four precious gemstones and is highly valued in all forms of high-end jewellery.

Ruby is known as the "Stone of Passion, Vitality, and Protection." It is a powerful life-force stone that stimulates the Root and Heart Chakras, encouraging a passionate engagement with life, boosting vitality, and increasing motivation. It is highly protective, shielding the wearer from psychic attack, emotional vampires, and negative energy. Ruby encourages a positive, courageous state of mind, helping the user to overcome exhaustion and lethargy, and fostering a zest for life, love, and achieving one's true potential.

Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale (making it one of the most durable gemstones for daily wear).

Chakra: Primarily the Root Chakra (for vitality, grounding, and survival) and the Heart Chakra (for passionate love).

Zodiac Sign: Leo, Aries, Cancer, and Scorpio. It is also the traditional birthstone for July.

Benefits: Boosts vitality, energy, and life force, provides powerful protection against negative energy and psychic attack, encourages passion, courage, and motivation, aids in manifesting wealth and success, and promotes positive dreams and emotional strength.

Source: Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, Australia.

How to use Ruby

Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a work space or where you organise finances to stimulate wealth, productivity, and motivation.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Root Chakra during meditation to quickly access a feeling of grounding, courage, and vibrant life-force energy.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially when feeling fatigued or unmotivated, to draw on its constant energy of vitality and perseverance.

Wear it: As jewellery (a ring or pendant is excellent) for continuous access to its protective, passionate, and confidence-boosting vibration throughout the day. Due to its cost, it is wise to choose secure settings.

Use for energy: Use the stone when engaged in creative projects or new ventures to infuse them with passion, enthusiasm, and the driving force needed for success.