ruby
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At its center is a compact red source that closely resembles a little red dot and even evokes the ruby red fruit of the desert cactus.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
And, speaking of holy grails: Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” fetched $32.5 million.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
In 1960, Theodore Maiman demonstrated the first working laser using a synthetic ruby rod and a photographer’s flash lamp.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
The golden hare, given the name Jack, is set with a ruby eye and a body design that includes flowhead motifs, each set with turquoise.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
Aurum and Argentum took their posts on her left and right and fixed their ruby eyes on Percy.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
A stunning jeweled dagger hilt and scabbard from Jahangir’s reign incorporate more than 2,000 diamonds, rubies and emeralds set in an intricate pattern in gold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
Bars and rings trade at a premium to the world price at gold and jewellery shops across the country, where bullion emblazoned with dragons is sold alongside ornate goldware inlaid with pearls and rubies.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
The findings included nearly 1,800 gems, including rubies, topaz, sapphires and patterned gold sheets, stored inside a brick chamber.
From BBC ● May 6, 2025
It contains just under 400 diamonds, rubies and sapphires and is set onto yellow gold, with a total karat weight of approximately 6 carats.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
She picked up one of the rubies, turning it around in her hand.
From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech
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