Ruby and Opal Ring

Ring No. 18 crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver with faceted, circular-cut rubies (4 mm in diameter) and a 5 mm cabochon-cut Welo opal. The design features the opal in the center, flanked by two rubies on either side. All stones are prong-set, allowing their colors to shine in all their splendor.

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

Welo Opal:

The play of colors in opal is due to the refraction of light within the cristobalite microspheres. In Greek mythology, it was said to have originated from the tears of Zeus's good fortune after his victory over the Titans. In India, it is the goddess of the rainbow, solidified into stone when she fled from the troublesome gods.

Origin: Ethiopia.

Properties: Brings earthly joy, opal strengthens desire, eroticism and sexuality.

Zodiac sign: Capricorn