Because ruby is filled with strong vitality and rich color, people in the past thought it was the incarnation of the Phoenix, and were full of longing and fantasy for it. The hot red color always made people associate ruby with the same passionate love. Ruby is also known as the "stone of love", symbolizing beauty, steadfastness and eternity. In Europe, rubies are still used as a witness of marriage at royal weddings.
Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark (Crown Prince Frederik) The gift was given to his wife Mary (Crown Princess Mary)’s engagement ring is a ruby diamond ring. Before their wedding, Princess Mary also wore a set of ruby jewelry for her appearance. To this day, the princess still loves to wear them to attend events.
DenmarkThe engagement ring given to his wife by the Crown Prince of Denmark [Photo source: Hellomagazine]
DenmarkPrincess Mai’s ruby suit [Photo source: The Gal Times]
And Prince Andrew (Prince AndrewTo his new bride, Sarah Ferguson)Sarah FergusonWhen proposing, he gave a world-shocking ring10A Burmese ruby and diamond ring surrounded by individual water droplets, with the top adorned by18Composed of platinum and gold, this ring is from a jewelerGarrardMade according to the design sketch of Prince Andrew.Since then, there has been a craze for using rubies as engagement rings in England, which has gradually made rubies a new favorite in contemporary weddings.
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Carmen Lucia“Carmen Lucia”ruby:
This famous ruby, which has a pigeon blood red color, belongs to the Smithsonian Museum.(National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution)of collections weighing up to23.1Carat, behind its name hides a beautiful love story of a sentimental gentleman.2004American billionaire Pete·Buck mourns his wife Carmen·Lucia spent a lot of money to buy this ruby and named it after his wife. The purpose was to express his longing for his wife Lucia. This is also the power of love given by rubies.-My ruby, your name, this is how I miss you. Before the rich man died, he replaced the red ring and dedicated it to the museum for safekeeping, and their love will be remembered forever by future generations.
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19In early 19th century France, Napoleon was famous for doting on his wife and especially loved to pamper her with rubies.1810Years with Queen Mary·After Louis's wedding, Napoleon hired the official jeweler Nitot.ChaumetThe founder of Chaumet designed a complete set of ruby jewelry, including a crown, with a total of about400A ruby, the jeweler was busy until the second year1The moon was only delivered to Napoleon. Thereafter, Mary's ruby jewelry piece by piece, interpreted her partiality for rubies.
Chaumet In Majesty – Jewels of Sovereigns since 1780 Replica of the crown on display
Portrait of Marie Louise with a Crown
In fact, there are many countless stories about rubies, and the number will continue to increase. The heritage and charm of rubies will also grow with it.WILLSI also hope that the ruby can become a symbol in your story, passed down to our beloved descendants.
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