Every birthstone has its own meaning. July’s birthstone, the radiant ruby, is associated with love, passion, life and heat. It is fitting that it goes with July, the peak summer month. This stunning gem is one of the four precious gemstones and would look superb as a princess cut ring, in a bezel setting, as a marquise-cut ring, in a pave setting and in so many other delightful, alluring designs.
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There is a lot more to this extraordinary gemstone than just its remarkable beauty, though. Let’s take a look at these fascinating facts about the ‘King of Gemstones’, the ruby.
- Ruby means red: The word ‘ruby’ comes from the Latin word ‘ruber’, which means red.
- Like a sapphire: The same mineral that makes up sapphires, corundum, makes up the ruby. The only real difference between them is their color. Rubies, of course, have that deep, rich, luxurious red for which they are famous. Sapphires, while mostly known for their royal blue color, also come in a variety of other colors.
- The ruby’s amazing color: Those famous luxurious ruby reds come in a range of shades, from rich darkish red to pigeon blood red and pinkish red.
- The big 40: Ruby is the official stone for the 40th wedding anniversary. Start saving!
- Glow on: Rubies fluoresce, which means they glow under UV light.
Read more about rubies in our Gemstones section.
