Ruby comes from the Latin “rubens” meaning red. It is one of the most precious gems which comes from the family of sapphire. In history, ruby symbolizes power and protection. When worn as a talisman, ruby was believed to help protect warriors in battleRubies have long been considered as a perfect wedding gem. Many cultures consider ruby as a symbol of love, passion, protection and prosperity.This listing includes 50 Stones Per Order Gemstone: Created Ruby Color: Reddish Pink Transparency: Transparent Shape: Oval Total carat weight: 44-45 ct Stone Size (mm): 7x5mm Hardness: 9 Treatment:Lab grown SKU: 113241Good to KnowGemstones and pearls are sometimes treated to enhance their natural beauty. To learn more and find out about care instructions see details.Due to the composition and natural properties of mined gemstones, the product image may show slight differences to the actual stone in color saturation, tone, hue or other gemstone characteristics such as phenomena, color banding and color matrix.