Rubi, Emerald, Marcasite and enamel pin

A 33 x 22 mm brooch crafted from rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, set with faceted ruby, emerald, marcasite, and colored enamel. The brooch's design is butterfly-shaped, featuring a beautiful combination of natural stones and high-quality enameling techniques.

Ruby:

It belongs to the corundum family, and its color is due to chromium inclusions; in brownish tones, it is iron. In ancient European and Hindu cultures, the ruby ​​was unanimously considered the stone of the sun. It represents vital force, inner fire, love, and passion. The most prized color is pigeon's blood, a pure red with a subtle bluish tint.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It stimulates sexual activity, mentally awakens our thoughts, and in terms of attitude makes us more active, productive, courageous, impulsive, and spontaneous; the ruby ​​is an excellent stone for activating energies.

Zodiac sign: Scorpio

Emerald:

The green color comes from a mixture of other minerals, including chromium, vanadium, and iron, which gives it a bluish tint. In natural light, the true essence of emeralds is easier to discern, while artificial light can expose internal fractures in the stone caused by the glare. In ancient European and Indian cultures, the emerald was associated with Mercury, the messenger of the gods and the god of journeys, sleep, and dreams, and was therefore considered the stone of divine inspiration.

Origin: Africa.

Properties: Inspires, provides patience, unconditional love, fosters friendship.

Sign: Taurus, Libra, Leo.

Marcasite:

Called "Rooster's Comb Pyrite," it has the unique property of becoming magnetic when heated. It contains approximately 47% iron and 53% sulfur.

Origin: Spain

Properties: Increases objectivity, boosts willpower, helps with memory problems by overcoming mental exhaustion, improves concentration, and brings clarity.

Zodiac sign: Leo