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Ruby - The Birthstone of July

Ruby is July’s birthstone and it is known to have fire and emotion properties. Ruby is also known as being the anniversary gem stone for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary as well as being the birthstone of july. Ruby mining began over 2,500 years ago and is still found in areas such as Thailand, Burma, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, India, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Australia, America, and Afghanistan.

Ancient Hindus referred to rubies as the “Lord of Gems”. They are well known as one of the most cherished of all gems throughout all periods of history. The intense blazing glow of rubies is thought to have come from its internal eternal flame.

The ruby is an icon for many as everlasting love and is a combination of mineral Corundum which is called sapphire when it is any other color other than red. Only the color red is referred to as a ruby.

However there are many beautiful shades of red rubies ranging from an orangey red to a more purplish red. The most valued rubies are always true red in color.

Rubies are known for being a long lasting gemstone and are only surpassed by the magnificent diamond in regards of toughness. Ancient legends say that you should never make faces at a ruby in a museum or overlook it as it will grow dull if it is not properly appreciated.

Royalty selected rubies believing they could help protect them against evil by anticipating its arrival. Monarchs thought that rubies had the ability to darken when it sensed danger, and then return to its original color once the peril was gone.

The Balas Ruby is a different type of “spinel” which is a hard glassy mineral. Bohemian rubies are resultant from rose quartz, while Siberian “rubies” are in reality red or pink tourmaline. Rubies are a truly magnificent gem stone and are great as a gift for anyone.

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