Shakespeare and Precious Stones / Treating of the Known References of Precious Stones in Shakespeare's Works, with Comments as to the Origin of His Material, the Knowledge of the Poet Concerning Precious Stones, and References as to Where the Precious Stones of His Time Came from

by George Frederick Kunz

RUBY

The impression of keen whips I'ld wear as rubies. Measure for Measure, Act ii, sc. 4, l. 101.
"Comedies", p. 69, col. B, line 63.

RUBY

Her nose, all o'er embellished with rubies, carbuncles, sapphires. Comedy of Errors, Act iii, sc. 2, l. 138.
"Comedies", p. 92, col. A, line 49.

RUBY

Those be rubies, fairy favors. Midsummer Night's Dream, Act ii, sc. 1, l. 12.
"Comedies", p. 148, col. A, line 35.

RUBY

Over thy wounds now do I prophesy,—Which, like dumb mouths, do ope their ruby lips. Julius Caæsar, Act iii, sc. 1, l. 260.
"Tragedies", p. 120, col. B, lines 34, 35.

RUBY

And keep the natural ruby of your cheeks, When mine is blanch'd with fear. Macbeth, Act iii, sc. 4, l. 115.
"Tragedies", p. 142, col. B, line 17.