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July birthstone collection

Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. Ruby can command the highest prices of any colored gemstone. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ruby birthstone. The finest color of the birthstone for July is a deep red with a hint of purple, called “pigeon’s blood” in the trade. A variety of the mineral corundum, ruby gets its color from trace amounts of the element chromium. The more chromium, the stronger the red. 

RUBY BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY

In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only to diamond), beauty and seemingly mystical powers. Long associated with the life force blood, ruby was a symbol of power and youthful energy in Indian jewelry. In past centuries, some believed this birthstone for July could predict misfortune or danger, and others claimed it would cure inflammatory diseases and soothe anger. Burmese warriors believed it made them invincible in battle. Medieval Europeans maintained that rubies bestowed health, wisdom, wealth and success in love.

Natural ruby 4mm round 14k gold stud earrings
Natural ruby 4mm round 14k gold stud earrings
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00

Natural ruby 4mm round 14k gold stud earrings

14 karat yellow gold ruby martini stud earrings. One pair of 4 mm round, natural rubies, AA quality, weighing .57 carats total. Three prong martin...

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$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
Natural ruby 4mm round 14kw gold stud earrings side
Natural ruby 4mm round 14kw gold stud earrings
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00

Natural ruby 4mm round 14kw gold stud earrings

14 karat white gold ruby martini stud earrings. One pair of 4 mm round, natural rubies, AA quality, weighing .63 carats total. Three prong martini...

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$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
$270.00 - $270.00
$270.00
Ostby & Barton 10 karat yellow gold synthetic ruby ring, angled view
Ostby & Barton 10 karat yellow gold synthetic ruby ring
$535.00 - $535.00
$535.00
$535.00 - $535.00
$535.00

Antique Ostby & Barton 10ky gold ruby ring

This antique estate 10 karat yellow gold ring is by well known manufacturer Ostby & Barton of Providence Rhode Island. The domed high polish gy...

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$535.00 - $535.00
$535.00
$535.00 - $535.00
$535.00
Platinum vintage Art Deco Natural ruby and diamond ring, angled view
Platinum vintage Art Deco Natural ruby and diamond ring
$7,500.00 - $7,500.00
$7,500.00
$7,500.00 - $7,500.00
$7,500.00

Vintage Art Deco Natural ruby and diamond platinum ring

This vintage estate ring is a fine example of an Art Deco design. Made in platinum with a fan of diamonds spread out above a fine natural 1.07 cara...

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$7,500.00 - $7,500.00
$7,500.00
$7,500.00 - $7,500.00
$7,500.00
14 karat white gold ruby ring with diamond halo, side view
14 karat white gold ruby ring with diamond halo
$3,200.00 - $3,200.00
$3,200.00
$3,200.00 - $3,200.00
$3,200.00

Ruby halo diamond 14 karat white gold ring

This intense natural round ruby measures 4.55 mm in diameter and has an actual weight of .57 carats. The ruby has very good saturation and hue with...

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$3,200.00 - $3,200.00
$3,200.00
$3,200.00 - $3,200.00
$3,200.00
$650.00 - $650.00
$650.00
$650.00 - $650.00
$650.00

Yellow gold ruby diamond cluster earrings.

14 karat yellow gold round ruby with round diamond cluster earrings. Each earring contains (3) 2 mm round rubies with 3 small bright cut small diam...

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$650.00 - $650.00
$650.00
$650.00 - $650.00
$650.00
$8,300.00 - $8,300.00
$8,300.00
$8,300.00 - $8,300.00
$8,300.00

White gold natural ruby with halo diamond drop earrings.

14 karat white gold ruby with diamond halo earrings. The drop earrings each contain 4 round rubies encircled by a halo of round brilliant cut diamo...

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$8,300.00 - $8,300.00
$8,300.00
$8,300.00 - $8,300.00
$8,300.00
$9,600.00 - $9,600.00
$9,600.00
$9,600.00 - $9,600.00
$9,600.00

Yellow gold caliber cut natural ruby/diamond bracelet

14 karat yellow gold high quality designer link bracelet containing 2.22 carats of square cut fine rubies channel set in 10 segments of a "V" patte...

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$9,600.00 - $9,600.00
$9,600.00
$9,600.00 - $9,600.00
$9,600.00

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