ruby
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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
I was wearing my best armor: a black dress that accentuated my curves, a striped bolero to cover the arms I’ve resented for years and black platform sandals displaying ruby toes.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 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
Embrace those same fuzzy feelings, but in a grown-up style, with Burberry’s shearling scarf in a deep ruby red perfect for fall.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025
The leaves dangled like jewels—tiny droplets of ruby, pearl, topaz, amethyst, emerald, and garnet; and a carpet of such riches coated the forest floor around them.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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