NEW Kinsman Necklace
Kinsman, or family, cousins in particular, like the Ruby and the Sapphire. Both Ruby & Sapphire have a base of colorless Corundum. Ruby* is classified as the red version of Corundum and Sapphire is classified as all of the other colors of Corundum. The perception of red can be interpreted differently by each person. Many of the natural Rubies that I see today are of the more pink variety.
This necklace includes both a Ruby (top) and a Star Sapphire (bottom). This is a type of Sapphire that has a inclusions that make it look silky, and some that create a start like appearance. You can see the kinship that these two share - the almost deep raspberry tone that each stone has. This pendant is oxidized to enhance the texture. The pendant is about an inch in length. You can choose your chain length, 16" or 18". The chain is finished with a lobster clasp at the back.
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Want to read more about Rubies? Here you go! Ruby - It is associated with those burn under the sign of Cancer (June 21-July 22nd) and Leo (July 23-August 22nd). Rubies are among some of the rarest gemstones on the planet. Did you know that all red corundum (colorless type of gemstone) is a ruby. So, there is some overlap in categorizing Sapphires and Rubies. There is such a fine line that separates Rubies and Sapphires that it can trick the eye, as people’s version of ‘red’ can be slightly objective! Many Natural Rubies that I work with tend to be almost closer to pink than red. And speaking of red stones, before the 1800’s, many red gemstones were misidentified as Rubies; such as Red Spinel, Tourmaline, and garnet. In the early 1800’s mineralogists finally classified Rubies as the red, chromium-bearing variety of the mineral corundum. Rubies were first discovered 2,000 years ago in Myanmar. Long before physicist Theodore H. Maiman created a the world’s first fully functioning laser (with a Ruby), this blood red gemstone has held great importance with many cultures around the world. In ancient Sanskrit, rubies were called ratnaraj, which translates to the "king of precious stones”. Burmese warriors are said to have believed that Rubies granted them invincibility. To ensure the full strength of the stone’s power, the warriors would insert Rubies directly into their flesh! Indian and Chinese nobility decorated their armor, their scabbards, and their actual building foundations with Rubies to secure good fortune and ward off misfortune. Rumor has it that famous Chinese Emperor Kublai Kahn actually offered up a city in exchange for a massive Ruby! During the Middle Ages, people believed Rubies served as early warning systems, darkening in color when danger or misfortune was near. But, this is untrue. Metaphysically, Ruby carries the frequency of chi, or the life force. “Rubies enhance once’s passions and fortitude, allowing for the wholehearted pursuit of one’s aspirations”. - The Book of Stones. It’s like Rubies beat with life’s blood and inspires the fire that lives within us. I like the thought of that!
