These Rubys are of “Tajik origin”
Ruby has been considered one of the most valuable gemstones on Earth. It has everything a precious stone should have: magnificent colour, excellent hardness and outstanding brilliance. In addition to that, it is an extremely rare gemstone, especially in its finer qualities.
The Sanskrit word for ruby is ’ratnaraj’, which means something like ’king of the gemstones’. And it was a royal welcome indeed which used to be prepared for it. Whenever a particularly beautiful ruby crystal was found, the ruler sent high dignitaries out to meet the precious gemstone and welcome it in appropriate style.
Two magical elements are associated with the symbolism of this colour: fire and blood, implying warmth and life for mankind. So ruby-red is not just any old colour, no, it is absolutely undiluted, hot, passionate, powerful colour. Like no other gemstone, the ruby is the perfect way to express powerful feelings. Instead of symbolising a calm, controlled affection, a ring set with a precious ruby bears witness to that passionate, unbridled love that people can feel for each other.
In 1970 a Russian historian Mira Bubnova found evidence that the Kul I Lal mine had been operated as early as the 7th century. Apparently it was discovered after an earthquake, when locals found some pink stones. The Kul I Lal mines became famous as they are thought to have produced two of the most famous “rubies” in the world: The Black Prince Ruby and the Timur Ruby, both currently part of the British Royal Jewels.
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