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Natural Ruby, Amethyst Ring, antique silver, gold Size 7 - $275 (Berkeley)
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Ruby is a variety of corundum, the aluminum oxide mineral that also forms sapphire. What makes ruby red is chromium — trace amounts of this element replace aluminum in the crystal structure and absorb green and yellow light, throwing back that vivid red glow.
The name comes from the Latin ruber, meaning red. Ruby scores 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it the second hardest natural gemstone after diamond. That durability is part of why ruby has been prized for thousands of years as both jewelry and talisman.
Amethyst is a multidimensional stone that offers a range of energetic uses. Its protective bubble helps one maintain mental clarity and physical energy. We recommend starting your meditations with gratitude while offering yourself up to the purple rays from this remarkable stone.