Buy Rubies for a Virtuous Woman
Nothing says “I love you” like a precious stone in a tasteful setting. Many women prefer diamonds, because they can cut glass and can be used as a weapon, as well as an ornament. But there are those who feel that diamonds are exploitative. For those women, who consider themselves too virtuous to be bought with diamonds, there is another alternative: rubies. Somewhere it is written that the price of a virtuous woman is rubies. Or words to that effect. And I ask you, can you put a price tag on love?
Fortunately, rubies come in a variety of sizes and shapes, and there is a ruby that is right for every budget!
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Ruby Ring: The Engagement Ring
An engagement ring is a symbol of pledging your troth. In ancient times, rings were often a refection of one person’s loyalty to another. When a woman accepts a ring from a man, this is a very significant step in formalizing the relationship.
According to the Wikipedia, “The custom of giving and receiving rings dates back over 4,800 years.”
Ruby Ring: The Price of A Ruby
The ruby gemstone is prized for its grand red color which inspires passion and pride. While the ruby is the birthstone of all those born in the month of July, its appeal is universal. Rubies can be found in Burma, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Vietnam and Thailand, Kenya and Afghanistan. The biggest and most gorgeous rubies come from Burma. Rubies are rated for their hardness, but cut, color and clarity are not to be underestimated. Nearly as hard as a diamond, they have a much more luxuriant color. They come from the corundum family, but if they are not red, then they are not rubies. Any other color, and it is a sapphire.
When appraising rubies the thing to look for is cut, clarity, color and carats. There are also some synthetic rubies that look nearly as good as the real thing. More important than a jeweler’s appraisal, more important than your own opinion, the deciding factor must be what will please her the most!
Ruby Ring: What she wants is what matters
It is very important to find out what your lady fancies. Will it be a rare Burmese ruby? Or a simple heart shaped synthetic ruby ring? Rubies are an affordable luxury, pleasing to the eye and dazzling to the senses. But be sure to get the one that will win her heart, or you will have missed your mark.
Gift giving in general is the art of pleasing the recipient. When it comes to this most important gift of them all, what she thinks is of paramount importance. Your own taste in the matter, or the jeweler’s expert opinion, are secondary.
Gigi’s Aunt Alicia may have advised her: “Wait for the first class jewels, Gigi. Hold onto your ideals!” But today’s young woman of marriageable age has no Aunt Alicia to guide her, and she cannot tell which are the first class jewels. Because of this, it is not certain that even if you make a wise investment in a quality ruby, that the effort will truly be appreciated, It is much more important that the young woman admire the ring and the jewel it holds. She may never have it appraised.
Ruby Rings; Conclusion
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you love her, you will give her a ring worthy of your love. If she loves you, it will seem the most precious of jewels. For a ruby is a fitting symbol of your love when bestowed on the rarest of treasures: a virtuous woman.
7.50 Carat Ruby & White Sapphire Heart Pendant in Sterling Silver with 18″ Chain
Copyright 2010 Medora Trevilian
