Legend of the sparkling ruby

Job in the Bible said: "The value of wisdom exceeds ruby", indicating that the red variant (ruby) of corundum was very precious and cherished. People often use many beautiful words to describe the gorgeousness of rubies. In Sanskrit (a language of ancient India), rubies have many names, such as "ratnaraj" (king of gems), "ratnanayaka" (crown crown), "padmaraga" (red lotus) and so on. All these names clearly show that Indians value this gem more than any other nation. Today, rubies are still treasures of gems, still like the birthstones of the past, as the birthstone of July. A small poem with an unknown source wrote:

Starry, ruby,

Born in July, I am wearing it.

Hold on and love people,

Harmony and happiness, Yongan Ning.

In ancient times, there were many legends and bizarre religious creeds circulating around the ruby. There is a legend that people who wear rubies will live long and healthy, get rich, be smart, and be happy. Moreover, wearing a ruby ​​ring on the left hand or wearing a ruby ​​chest on the left side will have the magic of turning the enemy into a friend, and the ancient Romans will collectively refer to the ruby ​​as "carbunculus" (red garnet). . Pliny said that the jewelers were very good at imitation of rubies, and they placed metal foil under them, causing a dazzling fire. He also wrote: "According to the legend, Ethiopians dipped their dark and black pomegranates in vinegar. After 14 days, they became pure and lovely and could last for 14 months."

The Bible tells us that rubies symbolize Jewish tribes. The fourth gem on Aaron's vestments is garnet or ruby. The name of Judah is engraved on this stone. Since the Judah announced the establishment of the Israeli throne, this precious gem has been a pet in the crown.

For many centuries, Indians believed that colorless sapphires were undeveloped. Burmese gem miners believe that if the ruby ​​color is buried underground, it will eventually turn bright red. They believe that ruby ​​is the most mature member of the development of the corundum.

There is an ancient legend in Myanmar that “flashes red gems” in the “bottomless valley”. The locals cast a piece of raw meat into the valley to lure the vulture, hoping that the gem would stick to the flesh and kill the vulture to get the gem. The book "One Thousand and One Nights", the "Arabian Nights", also talked about a similar story in the adventures of Sinbad.

The Burmese cherish the ruby, not only because it is beautiful, but also because the Burmese believe that ruby ​​can protect people from harm. To this end, a small mouth must be cut in the person to embed the gem. Legend has it that warriors who volunteer to perform such an operation will be invulnerable.

According to legend, people wearing rubies will live long and healthy lives, love and family happiness. There are even people who say that wearing a ruby ​​will drive away bad luck, ruin the economy, and protect peace. These add a touch of auspicious meaning to the ruby. And people's love for rubies continues to this day.