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In sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj or "king of precious stones"

 

It was believed that by having a ruby one had the power

 

to acquire absolute wealth, power and happiness...

 

In Europe also, rubies adorned the crown as the king's gem

 

At least they thought it was a ruby at the time.  

 

In some cases it was a spinel, garnet or carnelian

 

India also viewed the ruby in the same way.

 

From 2000 years ago among the red stones ruby

 

was known as the king of gems.

 

#2 was the red spinel

 

#3 was the garnet

 

Early on red stones were categorized

 

Countries with a jewelry culture were

 

developed societies with high culture.