The Ruby, Fiery Heart of Gemstones

For over two millennia, the ruby has fascinated and ignited the imaginations of civilizations. Burmese warriors wore it as a talisman of victory, embedding it under their skin to become invincible. In royal chronicles, it embodies passion, power and divine protection. The most beautiful gems from the Mogok mines are celebrated for their "pigeon blood" color, this deep red with slightly bluish reflections that give the ruby its hypnotic depth. /public-objects/ce50e52b-0fcc-4c6e-a40c-b8a639ab7b23-a69b75a1-ad67-42f8-8016-9718bb138230-Imperial_State_Crown.webp Image sélectionnée Among renowned rubies, none is more famous – or more deceptive – than the "Black Prince's Ruby," embedded at the center of the British Imperial Crown. Gifted to Prince Edward of Woodstock, known as the "Black Prince" in reference to his black armor, by the King of Castile in 1367, it has endured battles, lootings and coronations, until being set on the crown worn at British state ceremonies. Its peculiarity? Despite its name, it is not a ruby but a red spinel, a gemstone mistaken for the precious stone until the 19th century. This historical misidentification, however, has not diminished its prestige: for over 650 years, it symbolizes royal power and reminds us how the fascination for incandescent red transcends pure mineralogy. /public-objects/ab243e95-013b-404a-837d-d8138c76c8d8-2a6ad082-57a5-4d7d-a21d-9ed6a113dbdf-TASAKI%20HAUTE%20JOAILLERIE_Rouge%20Sublime_2025_Necklace_ZI_0517_WG_RGB.webp Image sélectionnée From the thrones of maharajas to the showcases of contemporary high-end jewelry, the ruby has traversed the centuries while maintaining its reputation as an invincible stone. It is believed to have the power to protect its wearer from misfortune, to kindle love, and to stimulate vital energy. A mineral embodiment of the inner flame... eternally coveted.