Raw ruby – 1.5 to 2cm

Well-being

Ruby mining dates back to the 8th century BC. Rubies were mined in Sri Lanka.

Ruby is extremely hard. On the Mohs scale, only diamond has a higher hardness. 90% of world production is found in Burma. It forms in the Earth’s crust under intense heat and pressure. It is mainly found in metamorphic rocks such as marble, gneiss, or schist, or in certain igneous rocks such as basalt. In addition to high temperature and pressure, the presence of specific chemical elements is also necessary for ruby formation. Traces of chromium give ruby its red color.

In the Middle Ages, ruby was used for medicinal purposes. It was ground into powder and added to hot drinks to stop bleeding and regulate heart disorders. At that time, it was also used for good luck. In popular belief, it was considered to have prophetic powers. If the ruby darkened, it announced an imminent disaster or misfortune.

Saint Hildegard of Bingen recommended ruby for viral diseases, fever, and healing arthritis.

Energy and well-being

Ruby embodies love and passion.

In lithotherapy, ruby is associated with energy and vitality.
It is considered a stone that stimulates dynamism and helps fight fatigue.
Traditionally, it is also credited with the power to encourage motivation and support the pursuit of realistic goals, while promoting passion and enthusiasm.
Like garnet, it is sometimes described as a stone to be used with caution by those with an angry nature, due to its reputedly intense energy.
Ruby is also considered a protective stone, which helps repel negative influences and strengthen inner confidence.

Warning: this product is not intended for therapeutic use and cannot replace medical treatment or supervision.

Cleansing:

Ruby can be purified by soaking it in demineralized water. You can also purify it by smudging with a palo santo stick or with white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass the stone over the smoke. Don’t forget to ventilate the room well after smudging.

Recharging:

Ruby can be recharged by placing it in sunlight for a few hours. It can also be placed in a quartz geode, on a quartz cluster or a selenite plate.