What is July Birthstone? Ruby
With its astonishing color similar to summer berries, the ruby is a
dearly loved stone. It is considered the most precious of the 12
birthstones. It’s red glow is said to come from an internal flame that
cannot be extinguished. As a gift the ruby represents everlasting love.
At MYKA, we have many special pieces to celebrate enduring love and
those whose birthday falls in July.
The History Behind Rubies
Being one of the most historically significant colored stones, rubies
are mentioned four times in the Bible. The history of the mining of
rubies dates back more than 2,500 years ago. The most radiant rubies can
be found in India, Australis, Burma, Pakistan, Kenya, and the United
States. The ruby contains chromium, giving it its red color and causing
fluorescence allowing it to glow. The name ruby is derived from the
latin word for red—Rubius. Translated to Sanskrit the word means ‘king
of precious stones’. Throughout history the ruby has been a prized
possession of kings and emperors, many of whom believed the ruby bring
good fortune and restores youth.
A Powerful Gem
The ruby is said to inspire emotion and hold the power of life.
Promoting positivity, wearers tend to live fully and embrace the joys of
life. A personalized jewelry piece is the perfect way to channel the
powers of the ruby into your everyday. Combined with your name, your
birth flower, or a meaningful mantra, let a special piece remind you to
seize every opportunity.
A Symbol of Love
With its passionate, deep red color, it is no surprise that the ruby is
considered the stone of love and a symbol of powerful feelings. One’s
birth month is a time to be showered with love. Any jewelry that carries
a ruby signifies a strong love between two individuals—romantic love,
familial love or friendship. The ruby is also traditionally given to
celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary.
