July Birthstone – The Ruby

Born in July? Thyen you have the Ruby as your months birthstone. The Ruby is also the stone for both the 40th and 50th anniversaries ant the birthstone for Capricorn.

Rubies are a very hard red gemstone , along with sapphires they are second only to diamonds in hardness and durability and so are very suitable for setting into jewellery which can be worn regularly.

antique ruby ring

Rubies were first discovered in ancient India but are now mined all over the world including Australia and the USA. The most beautiful Rubies are said to come from Burma.

The red colour of Rubies varies from a deep pink to a deep red know as Pigeon-blood . Pigeon blood rubies are the most valuable as the deep red colour is the most desirable.

ruby earrings

In gem lore the Ruby is said to stand for love and passion – the ancients used it for a wedding stone rather like we use diamonds today. It is also said to help with courage, devotion and vitality.

Want to see some genuine vintage and antique jewellery set with Rubies. The pieces ion the pictures are all available from antiquesavenue

ruby set necklace