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Monday 6 February 2012

What is July Birthstone?


July Birthstone – Ruby gemstone History


There are many types of birthstones such as modern, traditional, mystical, ayurvedic. Traditional birthstone is the most important one. The birthstone advised for the people born in July is Ruby. People born in July have either Cancer or Leo as their zodiac sign. Ruby gemstone has a vibrant red color. The famous name of Ruby gemstone is “King of gems” as mentioned in history. Red color is a symbol of love and passion. Ruby gemstone is of high importance in all the gemstones and is very highly priced. Its price is second highest after diamond. It belongs to the precious stone category. It is referred in Bible to be more precious than wisdom. It has vibrant red color due to the chromium content in it. It is part of the Corundum mineral family. The red variety of corundum is called as Ruby. All other varieties are called as sapphires.

July Birthstone - Ruby gemstone Properties


As described above, ruby gemstone belongs to Corundum family of minerals. It is the hardest mineral among all the gemstone which comes after diamond. It is found in very rare quantities as compared to other gemstones like sapphire or emerald. And so it is valued highly all over both in price and looks. It is associated with the qualities of integrity, love, passion, devotion and all emotional feelings. It is a perfect gemstone for Cancer and Leo because of all these qualities. Ruby gemstone is ruled by Sun in the planetary system due to which the wearer gets all the advantages of wearing Ruby. Such as they are always happy and energetic similar to Sun. As we all know Sun is vibrant and very important in the solar system, similarly once the person wears Ruby, becomes the leader.

Where are Ruby gemstones found in world?

The best variety of ruby is found in Burma. Also it is found in Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Kenya, and Australia.

Ruby gemstone as a part of Jewelry

Since Ruby is red in color it symbolizes love and can be the best gift for your special one. Women are fond of jewelry and rubies can be embedded in rings, necklaces, bracelets or anklets as well. If your fiancée or better half is a July born person then you can gift them jewelry embedded with rubies. It can prove to be an amazing gift for sure. Ruby gemstone is available in various sizes. The famous varieties are from Africa and Burma.




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