Elsa loved the cross and what it stood for. The love of the Lord, Suffering,and Love in general. She had several crosses she wore on a regular basis. She would not say she was a Devout Catholic, although many thought she was. She would say she wasn't. "Not that there is anything wrong with that" Elsa would say. "It's just that I don't believe in the Church." said Elsa. "There are lots of things I believe in, just not the Church." Elsa's love for Crosses began in her childhood. Her Great Grandmother gave her one from Russia. Elsa Country of Origin. She had been collecting ever since.
** I used a Metal and Enamel Cross, a large Ruby rondelle, four Angel WIngs, with Rubies, re-purposed chain and clasp. This necklace is about 23" in length. #309
About this Stone:
Rubies are considered a symbol of love and passion, thus making this gem as desirable today as it has been for centuries. This desire to own the exclusive "RED FIRE" makes it one of the most valuable gemstones in the market.
Beliefs and legends about this mineral are many. It was called the 'ratnaraj', meaning, the king of all gemstones. It is believed that the person who possesses a good-quality ruby will live a life of peace and harmony. He or she would be protected against all danger & calamities, and would be blessed with good health, as the ruby wards off all evils. Legend and folklore say that if someone made an offering of ruby gems to Lord Krishna ( Hindu God from Indian Origin), they would be reborn as an emperor.
Genuine ruby gemstones are said to enhance the status and bestow name, fame, virtue, vigor, warmth and commanding power to the wearer. They are also believed to eliminate depression in the wearer and make him bold and courageous. Women are discouraged from the regular use of rubies for it is believed to destroy body luster. The ruby aids in the cure of peptic ulcer, fever, rheumatism, and gout. For therapeutic purposes, the gem must be set in gold and worn in the ring finger.
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I am not a Gemologist or a Lapidary. Gemstones were identified at the time of purchase by the supplier. Any errors, discrepancies, or omissions are not intentional. All gemstone meanings, metaphysical properties and associated verbiage are not claims of fact but have been gathered from writing, books, folklore and various sources
