Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-30127684-20140831235449/@comment-26195981-20150309130044

It is most likely that Ruby would be not the gem fusion of Garnet and Pearl.

I think it would be Spinel.

Spinel have pinkish red color [Dark Red(Garnet) + White/pale blue (Pearl) = Possibly Bright Red or Pinkish Red]

Because Spinel is Believed to protect the owner from harm, to reconcile differences, and to soothe away sadness.

This best suits with Garnet's personality and possibly Pearl's appearance.