Unearthed Legends: Rubies and Their Supernatural Stories

Unearthed Legends: Rubies and Their Supernatural Stories

Brace yourself for a journey into the realms of magic, folklore, and fantasy as we explore some fascinating legends and myths surrounding the realm of fine jewelry, particularly focusing on the ruby gemstone. Be warned, this journey is not for the faint of heart.

A Stone with a Roaring Heart

For our first stop on this journey, we travel back to ancient times when the ruby was perceived not just as a gemstone, but a throbbing, pulsating entity. The ruby was believed to have a beating heart, visibly throbbing when danger was imminent. An old jewelry-folklore mouse told me: 'It's the ruby's way of being the ultimate protective amulet!' Okay, mouse humor, no judging. What do you call a mice caught between two rubies anyway? 'A gem-squeezed.' 'Paws' for laughter!

An All-Seeing All-Knowing Gemstone

Fast forward a bit, and the ruby transforms from a heart-throbbing entity to an all-seeing stone. Legends abound that the ruby can predict misfortune. It was said that the ruby could darken when perceiving danger. Now wouldn't that be a lifesaver, or in this case, a jewel-saver!

Charge Up: Absorbing the Sun’s Energy

Rubies have not just been the heartbeat and the eye, but also the ultimate solar charger. According to the ancient Burmese, Rubies were believed to be powerful because they absorbed and preserved the sun’s energy. So maybe the ruby isn't just a fashionable statement, it's a way to carry around a piece of the sun!

Rubies: The Remedy for All Ills

Medieval practitioners were convinced that rubies could counteract the effects of poison, epilepsy, and even ward off bad dreams. You could say, rubies are to medieval doctors what apples are to modern ones. The ruby, it appears, keeps the grim reaper away.

Rubies: A Sparkle in Literature and Movies

From ancient folklore to contemporary literature and movies, the ruby has always been treated as more than just a gemstone. It has been used to symbolize power, wealth, passion, and even evil. From 'The Wizard of Oz' to 'Harry Potter,' Rubies twinkled with an allure that was both intimidating and irresistible. In the end, as Robert A. Heinlein said 'Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a ruby red slippers and you can form your happiness around that.'