Ruby is the gemstone of the Sun. As the King of all planets is Sun, it is also the king of Navratnas. In the ring of Navratnas, it is placed in the center and also surrounded by eight other gems.
It is called by many names like Manikya, Chunni, Manik, Suryakaanta manhi, Shohnratna, robiratna, Shohnopol, Padmaraag, Lohit, Kookbinda, Souganghik, Basuratna, Yakuth, Soorkh etc.
Color of Ruby Gemstone:
It has light red or rose color and is considered to be of high quality like that of pigeon’s eye.
According to the numerology, the native who is born on either of the 1st, 10th, 19th, 28th days of a month, he or she is evaluated as one and becomes representative of the Sun. A real Ruby provides coolness if we put it on the eyes. It would soon become warm. It is beautiful like red lotus petals, pure, round, with a uniform length, refreshing in look and shining. In the West, it is considered as a symbol of love. Even they call it a Love-Stone.
Essential points to wear Ruby Gemstone: