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There are many legends about the ruby. It was believed that
the wearer of a ruby was blessed with health, wealth, wisdom
and outstanding success in affairs of the heart. According
to an ancient verse of uncertain origin, "The gleaming
ruby should adorn, All those who in July are born, For thus
they'll be exempt and free, From lover's doubts and anxiety".
Ruby comes from the Latin word "ruber", which means
red. An ancient Indian language called Sanskrit used the word
"ratnaraj", meaning "king of gems" to
describe this beautiful stone. Ruby is the red variety of
the corundum family.
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