The ruby signifies passion and love due to its fiery red color. It can be quite important in many cultures. For instance, in India, people who donate rubies to honor Krishna were said to be surely reincarnated as an emperor in another life. Hindus see light-colored rubies to be appropriate for women, while the darker rubies are for men. In modern times, rubies are often given as a present on a couple’s 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. These are just examples of how rubies are such prized gemstones—even more so if their quality is exceptional. While rubies are found in a few locations around the world, ... (full story)