ruby
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Bright and juicy, earthy and floral, with a light ruby color and notes of strawberry and fresh black cherry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 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
German counter with mustard-slicked potatoes and ruby cabbage slaw?
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2026
“It’s ruby red with four golden stamens,” her mother replies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
It was as if they stood at the window of some elven-tower, curtained with threaded jewels of silver and gold, and ruby, sapphire and amethyst, all kindled with an unconsuming fire.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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
He says we will see brightly coloured gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and sapphires take the spotlight and "a lot of asymmetrical designs and chunky, unconventional shapes".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2024
It has nearly 400 diamonds, rubies and sapphires and is worth $40,000.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2024
A glint of deep red...It was a sword with glittering rubies in its hilt....The sword of Gryffindor was lying at the bottom of the forest pool.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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