July Birthstone

Ruby is the birthstone for July and also the anniversary gemstone for the 15th and 40th years of marriage. The history of ruby mining dates back more than 2,500 years ago.Known as "king of the gems" in ancient Sanskrit, the ruby has long been prized for its rarity and its passionate red hue. Those born in July wear rubies as symbols of beauty, love, happiness, and good fortune.Ruby is the red shade of the mineral Corundum, with all the other shades of this mineral being sapphires.It is also one of the hardest gems, second only to diamond - the April birthstone.Ruby derives its name from the Latin word Ruber which means red.