Ruby necklaces have long been a love, passion, and grace accessory. The deep red of the ruby, also known as the "king of the gemstones," has fascinated those who wear jewelry since time immemorial.

As the New York Times, the New York Post, NPR and Time are all reporting, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC launched a Kickstarter this week to crowdfund $300,000 for the purpose of ...