The Ultimate Guide for July Birthstone

Your birthstone tells your story.

Blessing all the fortunate July babies, the king of precious gems Ruby is their birthstone. This regally royal red birthstone is one of the most coveted gemstones and a fiery treasure that has been ruling hearts for a long time.

Red is the color of the July birthstone Ruby that most cultures consider as the stone for royalty and being a stone for love.

Here is what you need to know about this beautiful gem so you can better choose one for yourself or a loved one who wants this July birthstone!

The glowing ruby shall adorn,
Those who in July are born;
Then they’ll be exempt and free
From love’s doubts and anxiety.
— Gregorian birthstone poem

 

Ruby has been acknowledged by many as the "king of precious stones.". These gorgeous fiery gems have been treasured throughout history for their color and vitality.

Name

The name ruby is derived from the Latin word "Rubeus," translated in English as "red."

Appearance

The chromium gives ruby its red color, which is also responsible for its fluorescence effect, making this July birthstone glow like a fire within. Unfortunately, chromium cause this gem cracks and fissures, resulting in its scarcity nowadays.

Location

According to the historian, the most superb ruby came from Burma's Mogok Valley called the Burmese Rubies or Pigeon's Blood Rubies. This variety of rubies is famous for its deep blood red color with purplish tone.

Ruby can also be sourced in the following countries: Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Madagascar, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Nepal, Vietnam, Middle East, East Africa, United States, India, Thailand, and Mozambique.

History, Myths, and Symbolism

Since ancient times rubies have been a symbolic representation of love, passion, protection, and prosperity. It is highly prized and valued in Asian countries. Historical records narrate that rubies were traded along China's North Silk Road since 200 B.C. Early Chinese noblemen used rubies to decorate their armor because they believed that this July birthstone would protect them during the war.

Ancient Indian and Burmese warriors used talismans embedded with rubies in the battle for protection. In Sanskrit, ruby is called "Ratnaraj," which means "King of Precious Stones."

As mentioned earlier, Burmese rubies are the most prized of all ruby gems since at least 600 AD.

The red fluorescence properties of ruby helped in the creation of the first working laser in 1960. Up to this date, rubies are still used to make lasers and other medical instruments.

According to an Arab author, Achametis, if you own a ruby, you will live in harmony with all people and be protected from danger. He claims that dreaming of rubies means incredible joy and prosperity in the future.

This July birthstone has long been associated with royalty, earning its nickname, "the stone of nobility."

The English monarchy traditionally adorned their coronation rings with rubies. Medieval Europeans thought that rubies bestowed wisdom, wealth, and success in love.

The Bible mentions rubies four times and associates these gemstones with beauty and wisdom. In today’s world, the ruby is often represents wealth and status due to its high value.

Rubies are believed to symbolize the sun and can provide energy and vitality when worn to improve circulation. They are considered the ultimate sensory stone commonly associated with love and often embedded in wedding rings throughout history.

Different Types of Rubies

As one of the cardinal gems, the brilliantly colored rubies have always been highly valued and classified in different types based on its source location.

• Burmese Ruby - this type of July birthstone is the best kind in the world. This appears with the high chromium content responsible for its dark blood red color, making it highly attractive. Burmese rubies are also considered the most expensive type of rubies in the world.
• Thai Ruby - this type of July birthstone can be sourced in the southeastern part of Bangkok. This type appears to be in bright red color. Thai rubies are famous worldwide for their immense attractiveness due to a very high content of both chromium and iron responsible for their distinctive bright red color.
• African Ruby - this type of July birthstone comes in a different tone and hue, which is dark purplish instead of dark red. These rubies are well known for is distinguishing impacts and available in multiple sizes and shapes.
• Madagascar Ruby - this type of July birthstone can be mined in Vatomandry and Andilamena. Its rubies' color varies enormously depending on the iron and chromium content present in them. Some Madagascar rubies are orange in color and present a wide variety of shades and hues on these stones.
• Tanzania Ruby - this type of July birthstone is the cheapest kind due to its easy accessibility. Tanzania rubies have a very dynamic color tint that will fade away when the stone size becomes smaller.
• Afghanistan Ruby - this type of July birthstone can be sourced out in Jagdalek and Badakshan. These types of rubies are considered to be the most primitive gemstones in the world. Afghanistan rubies have two unique features: One is that the color tint varies from faint red to dark red;. The second is they have a typical chemical composition absent in any rubies found across the globe.

How to Take Care of your Ruby?

Rubies are durable enough to handle everyday wear. It is rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale. Like most gemstones, rubies should be stored separately from your other pieces of jewelry to avoid being scratched. It is better to store them in a lined box or a soft pouch. You could always keep your ruby sparkling by cleaning it under warm running water with a mild soap.

Fun Facts about Ruby

1. One of the largest rubies in the world is called the “Peace” because it was found in 1919 after World War I ended.
2. Ruby is the second hardest natural gemstone.
3. The color Pigeon Blood Ruby red is not related to the color of a pigeon’s blood. Instead, it is associated with the color of a white pigeon’s eye.
4. Ruby is given to celebrate the 15^th and 40^th wedding anniversaries.
5. Harry Winston recreated a $3 million replica of Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers with genuine rubies.
6. The first working laser was created by Theodore Maiman in Moscow in 1960 from ruby.
7. The most expensive ruby ever sold was the Sunrise Ruby, 25.5 carat for $30 million.

Final Thoughts

Rubies are considered the ultimate king of gemstones since time immemorial brings passion and energy into your life while affecting your lives with immense positivity and power.

To conclude, if July is your birth month, then all you need is this shining red drop of luck, and you are all bestowed with good luck. Gifts of gemstone jewelry with a loved one’s birthstone are trendy because of the desire to wear beautiful colors on top of any fashion style wear.  The July Birthstone color is red.  Lucky for you, our online store has a variety of red color sterling silver jewelry pieces that can be an excellent alternative for your July birthstone.

Whether you are looking to add a bit of royal red to your look or searching for a solution for the perfect July birthday present, these are some of our fiery red sterling silver jewelry pieces you could choose from.

Maze Pendant

 

Our Maze Pendant is sterling silver jewelry handcrafted by our creative artisans as a maze not to be solved but somewhat worn. Wearing our Maze Pendant will express your passion and excitement in solving puzzles. Just the same, it also helps you achieve a simply sophisticated look wearing your casual Sunday outfit.

A piece of jewelry is not only meant to aid you to be more beautiful and elegant looking but also can bring you happiness, relaxation, and a sense of fulfillment simply by wearing it—a piece of must-have jewelry in fiery red-colored gemstones- Tourmaline.

Red Rose on a Safety Pin Earring

 

Having the safety pin and a rose as the primary element for the creation of Red Rose on a Safety Pin Earring shows how artistic and creative our artisans are.  The design is so intricate that it suits all fashionable ladies out there and a lovely red-colored earring for July-born ladies to showcase their creative and artistic personality.

Full Moon Dangle Earring

 

Full Moon Dangle Earring is another state-of-the-art sterling silver jewelry, a masterpiece of our creative artisans. A piece of spectacular jewelry that pictures a full moon with a carefully designed hole that holds a colored sphere made of red-colored stones. A red-colored jewelry masterpiece that you could wear daily thanks to its sterling silver properties.

Balancing Series

Balancing Ring

 

Balancing Pendant

 

Balancing Earring

These minimalist sterling silver jewelry pieces picture a combination of oval and round shapes. This Balancing Series entails a classic beauty and minimalist design. The geometric oval shape in Red coral adds sparkle to the gorgeous handmade sterling silver jewelry. Each can be a perfect accessory to achieve a tidy and chic look and a great alternative gift for July-born ladies out there.

For a thoughtful and personal July birthday gift, add some sparkle to the birthday girl’s accessories with these jewelry pieces featuring the fiery red-colored July Birthstone. Check out our online store, Lotus Fun, to finally purchase the perfect July gift for yourself or for someone. Happy shopping!