Origin: Madagascar, Thailand, Vietnam, Tanzania, China, Myanmar

Lore: Mentioned in Sanskrit texts, the ancient Hindus thought that the colors of Rubies were due to an inextinguishable fire that burned inside the gem, which would endow it’s wearer with long life and even cause water to boil.

Mystical: Ruby brings integrity, devotion and happiness. It also enhances generosity and brings prosperity. Ruby brings and increases romantic love. Ruby is a stone that has been known to be very protective of home, worldly possession, children, and psychic protection. It is a stone of high energy and power that promotes healing on all levels. Ruby is associated with the root chakra.