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|description=A dichroic gem, the merlot ruby appears as a deep purple-tinged red when viewed at one angle, and as a bright raspberry hue when viewed at a tilt. An ever-so-slight silky luster is visible within the stone, making it a bit less transparent than the average ruby, but greatly enhancing scintillation even when uncut. Merlot rubies are frequently highly faceted to create an effect that mimics light shining through a glass of rich red wine.
|description=A dichroic gem, the '''merlot ruby''' is a type of [[ruby]] that appears as a deep purple-tinged red when viewed at one angle, and as a bright raspberry hue when viewed at a tilt. An ever-so-slight silky luster is visible within the stone, making it a bit less transparent than the average ruby, but greatly enhancing scintillation even when uncut. Merlot rubies are frequently highly faceted to create an effect that mimics light shining through a glass of rich red wine.
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|CTag=purple, red
|CTag=purple, red
|STag=wine
|STag=wine
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|special=Hollow Eve
|noalt=No
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Latest revision as of 22:10, 22 November 2023

Merlot ruby at a Glance
Material Type Gems, Rubies
Colors Purple, Red
Symbolism Wine
Rarity Quest-Only
Cultural Relevance
  • Hollow Eve material
Required for Alterations Yes

A dichroic gem, the merlot ruby is a type of ruby that appears as a deep purple-tinged red when viewed at one angle, and as a bright raspberry hue when viewed at a tilt. An ever-so-slight silky luster is visible within the stone, making it a bit less transparent than the average ruby, but greatly enhancing scintillation even when uncut. Merlot rubies are frequently highly faceted to create an effect that mimics light shining through a glass of rich red wine.

Alteration Rules

This material is required for alterations.




Raw Material Sources

Wedding Belles (1) and Wedding Belles (2)


Items

ItemSource isRarity is
Artfully curved bubble umbrella covered in claret camletTildi's Blooms (4)Tildi's Blooms (3)
Black gold armband with merlot rubies encircling an onyx discComfortable Rakash (3)Comfortable Rakash (2)festival
Competition miniature coral Andreshlew studded with tiny tentsHollow Eve Festival 443/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 439/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 450/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 447/Game prizesincidental
Competition miniature squad of sea turtles wielding conch shellsHollow Eve Festival 443/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 439/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 450/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 447/Game prizesincidental
Cute silversteel lunchbox featuring glistening merlot ruby strawberriesLimited Treasures (2)
Dark red bloodlace wings inset with tiny merlot rubiesWhimsies (2)festival
Diaphanous silk dance veil adorned with blossomsHollow Eve Festival 443/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 439/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 436/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 450/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 447/Game prizes
Dramatic cloak fastened with a claspHollow Eve Festival 439/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 436/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 450/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 447/Game prizesincidental
Elaborately dressed puppet with eyesHollow Eve Festival 443/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 439/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 436/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 450/Game prizesHollow Eve Festival 447/Game prizes
Ethereal ivory garter buckled with a merlot ruby heartGalleria of Garters (2)
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