Ruby has accumulated a host of legends over the centuries. People in India believed that rubies enabled their owners to live in peace with their enemies. In Burma (a ruby source since at least 600 AD—now called Myanmar), warriors possessed rubies to make them invincible in battle. However, it wasn’t enough to just wear the rubies. They had to insert them into their flesh and make them part of their bodies.The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means “red.” The glowing red of ruby suggested an inextinguishable flame burning in the stone, even shining through clothing and able to boil water.Ruby retained its importance with the birth of the western world and became one of the most sought-after gems of European royalty and the upper classes. Many medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.Desire for ruby is just as great today as it always has been. As a symbol of passion, ruby makes an ideal romantic gift. Consumers are drawn to the lush color because it also signifies wealth and success.This ruby ring would make a wonderful engagement ring for someone who is searching for an alternative to a diamond. The ring is set with three (3) natural rubies and six (6) single cut natural diamonds.The Center stone is cut in an oval and measures 5mm x 3mm which is approximately 0.35 cts. On the sides of the ring are two pear cut stones which measure 5mm x 3mm or approximately 0.3 cts each. There is approximately 0.95 cts ruby set in this ring.To contrast the rich red colour are six (6) single cut diamonds approximately 0.06 cts.The ring sits 5mm high from the finger and is 5mm wide. The ring is stamped and trademarked on the inside of the ring. It is marked 10K, the manufacturer's trademark is a CP inside the outline of a diamond shape in profile. I have not found any information on this manufacturer.Ring Size: 7.25 US and can be sizedItem Weight: 1.87 g
