Brief Summary of the July Birthstone - Ruby
No woman can resist the temptations of a
sumptuous, richly colored, deep-red ruby stone. Second to diamond in hardness,
precious rubies are the most expensive gemstones after diamonds. An
artistically designed piece of jewelry with stunning ruby and diamond stones
clustered together is what dreams are made of. True to its intense color, Ruby
derives its name from the Latin word 'Ruber', meaning 'red', symbolizing
profound love and passion. The fine red birthstone is a variety of the mineral
corundum and gets its deep red hue from the minuscule amounts of the element
chromium - more the chromium, deeper the red color. A few ruby stones are also
embedded with a slight tinge of a purple shade, referred to as the 'pigeon's
blood'.
A rare and highly time-honored gem, July-born
people are fortunate to have ruby as their birthstone, also called the 'king of
precious stones' in ancient times. It symbolizes power, passion, and wisdom and
is the perfect traditional gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
One of the oldest sources of fine rubies globally has been Myanmar, followed by
Vietnam, which gained prominence in the late 20th century. The other
geographies that produce the most stunning, highly prized rubies in the world are
Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar.
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