The Ruby is a collection of sonnets by Helen Hay Whitney, published in 1891. The collection is composed of fourteen sonnets, each of which is devoted to a different gemstone. The sonnets explore the beauty and symbolism of each gemstone, as well as the emotions and experiences associated with them. The first sonnet, “The Ruby,” is a tribute to the beauty and power of the ruby. The poem speaks of the ruby’s ability to bring joy and passion to the wearer, and to inspire courage and strength. The second sonnet, “The Emerald,” is a tribute to the emerald’s ability to bring peace and serenity. The poem speaks of the emerald’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring hope and healing. The third sonnet, “The Sapphire,” is a tribute to the sapphire’s ability to bring wisdom and insight. The poem speaks of the sapphire’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The fourth sonnet, “The Diamond,” is a tribute to the diamond’s ability to bring strength and courage. The poem speaks of the diamond’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The fifth sonnet, “The Amethyst,” is a tribute to the amethyst’s ability to bring balance and harmony. The poem speaks of the amethyst’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The sixth sonnet, “The Topaz,” is a tribute to the topaz’s ability to bring joy and happiness. The poem speaks of the topaz’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The seventh sonnet, “The Opal,” is a tribute to the opal’s ability to bring creativity and imagination. The poem speaks of the opal’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The eighth sonnet, “The Turquoise,” is a tribute to the turquoise’s ability to bring protection and healing. The poem speaks of the turquoise’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The ninth sonnet, “The Garnet,” is a tribute to the garnet’s ability to bring loyalty and devotion. The poem speaks of the garnet’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The tenth sonnet, “The Aquamarine,” is a tribute to the aquamarine’s ability to bring courage and strength. The poem speaks of the aquamarine’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The eleventh sonnet, “The Peridot,” is a tribute to the peridot’s ability to bring prosperity and abundance. The poem speaks of the peridot’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The twelfth sonnet, “The Onyx,” is a tribute to the onyx’s ability to bring courage and strength. The poem speaks of the onyx’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The thirteenth sonnet, “The Moonstone,” is a tribute to the moonstone’s ability to bring intuition and insight. The poem speaks of the moonstone’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace. The fourteenth sonnet, “The Pearl,” is a tribute to the pearl’s ability to bring purity and innocence. The poem speaks of the pearl’s ability to bring clarity and understanding, and to bring joy and peace.
By Helen Hay Whitney · First published 1898 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fiction