Ruby Cabochon Jewelry

Ruby jewelry has been enjoyed by royalty for centuries, and they are much treasured pieces by gemstone lovers today. Although most of the time we think of rubies as being gem-cut stones, ruby cabochon jewelry is quite popular.

Rubies are one of the only truly red gemstones, whch is one of the reasons ruby jewelry has always been so prized. However, ruby jewelry is often not red.  You'll find stunning rubies in deep red-violet to even magenta. Cabochon ruby jewelry is often a deep red-violet.

You'll find ruby cabochon jewelry in stunning fancy-cut pendants, amazing bracelets and awesome earrings. One of the biggest benefits of ruby cabochon jewelleries is that the gemstones are much larger than their gem-cut cousins.

An interesting stone found in ruby cabochon jewelry is actually a hybrid gem. Anyolite with ruby is a combination of the bright green anyolite with stunning red-violet ruby. These gems are sometimes found together and make a fabulous piece of jewellery.

Fabulous star ruby is almost always a cabochon. This gorgeous red-violet gem features a fiery white "star" that travels the face of the gemstone.

Ruby is the traditional birth stone for July, and an alternate birth stone for January, August and December. In folklore, ruby jewelry is said to keep the wearer warm. It is said to strengthen the heart, both physically and emotionally.

It has been believed that fabulous ruby jewelry can help with love, stamina, leadership and success. Ruby jewelry is also believed to intensify all emotions.

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