Courtesans, ladies of the half world, princes of the blood, kings, billionaires of the Old and New Worlds, Hollywood stars - they all passionately loved precious stones: colorless and colored diamonds, emeralds, sapphires, rubies and pearls. And the generosity and whims of Indian maharajas who order jewelry in Europe are legendary. The rulers of Muslim Egypt were also not far behind and regularly came to Europe to adorn themselves with jewels.
Where rubies are born
Since ancient times, rubies have been mined in the countries of Southeast Asia and Africa. They are classified not only by size, but also by color - from rich blood red to light, almost pink. There are five color gradations. Chrome turns the ruby red. Of course, transparent, clean stones that do not have inclusions, stripes and other defects are valued. But these are very expensive items. Ruby corundums (as natural mineral species) of good transparency and without defects are close in price to diamonds or even theirare superior. A pure red, flawless ruby from Tanzania is never pink. Such dark stones are considered masculine.
A real ruby will never be large. In the photo below you can see its actual size.
Ceylon ruby may be neon pink.
It is often used in women's jewelry.
Yahonty (an old Russian name) shimmers especially beautifully under artificial lighting. Therefore, in order not to buy a fake, these stones must be viewed in natural light.
People knew and loved rubies as talismans, which they believed belonged to the element of fire. There are many beliefs associated with the ruby: this is love between a man and a woman, which he guards; it is both power and might; it is courage and honesty. All these meanings have a precious stone. Astrologers claim that the ruby enhances confidence in an indecisive and shy person.
Human-grown
Progress does not stand still. And not only blue-blooded people want to decorate themselves with a precious transparent stone. In the last century, the first synthetic rubies were grown in France. They are distinguished from natural ones by their larger size and special purity of color: they are very bright and beautiful. They are widely used by jewelers. They are used to make rings, earrings with rubies, and pendants.
Types of earrings for ears
This is an ancient piece of jewelry for both men and women. Hishistory can be traced back to the Bronze Age, from the simplest to the most complex, especially during the Renaissance.
Modern earrings have different design features and are designed to emphasize the style of their owner.
According to the type of fastener, they are divided into the following types:
- Carnations, they are also studs. The stones in the frame are attached to the ear with a pin, which is fixed with a clip. Small red earrings with rubies are very effective.
- Congo rings. This decoration is threaded into the lobe.
- Earrings with loop lock. The simplest clasp, but sometimes it is very reliable.
- Earrings with an English lock. They are reliable until the clasp loosens. This shape is often used in the manufacture of jewelry with precious stones, for example, ruby earrings are made with such a lock.
Locks can be counted up to ten. But in the end, a woman settles for one, a favorite and well-proven.
Gift
A man more often than a woman is faced with the problem of choosing what to give to his beloved. To do this, it is best to go to more than one jewelry store or look at the options on the Internet. But a lady, wanting to make a gift to her friend, will not be able to forget about such an accessory as earrings. Who would like this decoration? To many ladies. If the girl's zodiac sign is Aries, then ruby earrings will suit her.
Models of modern earrings are extremely diverse. It is rather difficult to classify them: the fantasy of artists-jewelers, based on ancient traditions, offers many options.
Models of similar jewelry are modern design work.
Drop earrings have been popular since ancient times. They may be very different. The drop can be made from many materials. This may include ruby earrings.
And you can also find fantasy butterflies on the shelves of shops, on the wings of which, in addition to rubies, there are also round sapphires. And the lock is used the simplest, but reliable, proven for centuries.
These ruby earrings are not flaming red, but have a pinkish tint, very bright and impressive. Any girl would want to wear such jewelry.
But the butterfly may look different, a little more massive, and consist of larger stones. Stud earrings with bright rubies are also good.
These evening dangle earrings will require the wearer's hair to be styled in a high hairstyle that reveals a slender neck.
Small jewelry looks elegant and modest. The earrings pictured below are made with pink rubies set in gold.
More refined jewelry is always tricky, no matter what size it is. Ruby earrings (the photo below shows their intricate shape) look extremely interesting.
The word "ruby" comes from Sanskrit ("rudhira"), where it meant "red". And all the synonymsassociated with it, can be translated as "lotus". The beliefs and ideas of Hinduism and Buddhism about purity and beauty in dark waters are associated with this flower. They can lift a person from earthly existence to enlightened.
Perhaps this is also why jewelers love to use all the new floral motifs when creating earrings.
Rubies with pearls look very feminine and cute.
The ruby hoop earrings will attract the attention of many.
Metal - gold or silver?
Both metals are popular. Ruby gold earrings, especially small, creative, modern shapes, are quite suitable for your every day and will not cause allergies. Silver products have a more modest look compared to the gold setting, which especially effectively emphasizes the brilliance of the stone and completes the image created by the woman. By changing the shape and metal of the earrings worn, the lady can easily change herself: she becomes a glamorous beauty or chooses a strict office look.
White gold
Creative metal will emphasize the refined taste of the owner if she wears earrings made from it. Ruby, white gold, the cold shine of which will perfectly set off either the brightness of the fire, or, on the contrary, the sparkle of pink coolish neon, look very harmoniously together.
This purchase will be an unusual decision, emphasizing the exclusivity of a lovely lady.
Diamonds andrubies
This is an unheard of luxury that will take any woman's breath away. Two almost equally expensive stones emphasize the beauty of each other. Their alluring reflections, framed by the most noble metal, miraculously transform a woman, adding brightness to her. Usually in products, the ruby is in the center, and small and medium-sized diamonds frame it in an oval or circle. It looks very impressive. Properly selected earrings with ruby and diamonds produce a mind-blowing effect on both men and women. The shape of jewelry, as a rule, is chosen classical - in the form of a chandelier or a circle-star, but it can also be fantasy.
In order not to part with your favorite stones, you can choose small earrings with medium-sized rubies and diamonds and wear them daily.
This solution is especially suitable for those born under the signs of Capricorn, Leo, Aries, Scorpio or Cancer.
For going out to a restaurant, for a presentation, luxurious large earrings are chosen, in which a flaming ruby is complemented by a brilliant sparkle.
The play of stones intensifies in the evening light and casts unique and attractive reflections on a woman's face, making her features noble. As if a girl's dark or brown eyes would change if she wore these earrings.
Gradually, every woman develops a small collection, which she can admire in her free time in the evening or use every day, and to go out to extraordinaryevent.
