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The Symbolism of the Ruby Diamond Earring

The ruby diamond earring as been worn by women since before the birth of Christ. This is because this most precious combination of gemstones has great symbolism both in terms of myth and religion.

In India, the combination of diamond ruby earings refer to the balance of two major energy centers in the body. The red symbolizes the first chakra which is about our basic life force and sexual energy. The diamond represents the seventh chakra which symbolizes the higher self or the spirit. The ear is signifigant because in Vedic medicine the ear is a microcosm of the body so diamond ruby earings signify the merging of one's life force with spiritual powers.

Symbolically a ruby diamond earring can also symbolize eternal love. Rubies represent love and diamonds signify the eternal. The styles of diamond ruby earings that are popular for 2006 include lavish dangling clumps of gems that are inspired by designs from the 1920s. Tiny studs that contain both gems also make a subtle, but impressive fashion statement.

Diamond ruby earings can even have some signifigance for Christians. The ruby in the earrings signifies the blood of Christ and the diamonds symbolize the cleansing of human sins.

Diamond ruby earings are also associated with royalty. The woman who wears this combination of gems is fit to be a queen!

However mostly diamond ruby earings are associated with good old fashioned American Hollywood glamour, Oscar night and scores of television and movie personalities strolling down the red carpet with a earrings that are a combination of two of the world's most precious gem stones hanging from their lucky lobes.

 

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