KartiKart Sterling Silver 925, Chandelier Earrings - Ruby Natural Stone

Design: Chandelier Earrings with Ruby Rubies have held a coveted position in Indian culture, history, and spirituality for millennia. Sanskrit texts praise their beauty with names like "Manikya," meaning "desired," and "Ratnaraja," the "king of gemstones." In Hindu mythology, rubies are associated with Agni, the god of fire, symbolizing passion, strength, and vitality. Warriors donned rubies believing they bestowed courage and invincibility. Ayurveda, India's traditional medicine system, even ascribed rubies with healing properties for heart ailments and blood disorders. The fiery red hue of the ruby resonated deeply, representing not just worldly power but also the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment. Throughout Indian history, these precious stones adorned royalty, religious idols, and sacred temples, signifying their enduring significance in the cultural fabric of the nation. Stone: Ruby The ruby's story starts early. References to rubies appear in the Bible, and ancient Sanskrit texts call it "Ratnaraj," meaning "king of precious stones." In China, as early as 200 BC, rubies travelled along the Silk Road, prized for their symbolic power. Burmese mines, dating back to 600 AD, were a source of some of the most coveted rubies. The ruby's red hue has sparked powerful associations. Many cultures linked it to blood, attributing it with the power of life and vitality. Warriors wore rubies for protection, believing they granted invincibility.