Ruby Jewelry the birthstone of July

One gem that is instantly recognizable by nearly anyone in the world is the July birthstone, Ruby. Due to its striking red color, which ranges from pale fiery red to a dark passionate crimson, a ruby ring is seen as one of the better gifts to share with a romantic partner. The stone itself is actually colored by corundum, a mineral that's present in sapphires, as well. That makes ruby a cousin of sapphire - there's a fun little fact!

Aside from the lab created ruby jewelry offered at Earth's Treasures, you will also find stunning natural ruby jewelry. I happened to get the chance to obtain some rubies that are now being mined in a newly discovered mine in Kenya, Africa. These rich fiery red rubies have enabled me to create natural ruby earrings and other ruby jewelry custom designed to your specifications. I'm able to set these rubies in your choice of sterling silver, yellow gold or white gold. The vibrant shade of these stones suggests they'd be perfect for a ruby men's ring so if you're interested in that, be sure to get in contact with me.

Ruby jewelry has been fascinating to cultures across the world for such a long time because the color red itself conjures up visions of blood, the heart and burning passion. Because of this imagery, the gem used to be believed to be able heat water by its own power. Its association to the red planet of Mars is not surprising, then, and its tie to the element of fire even less mysterious. Many signs of the zodiac are said to tie into the ruby, such as Sagittarius, Leo, Scorpio and Cancer.

The healing properties of a ruby pendant, as taught by the ancients, would affect fevers, circulatory issues, heart conditions, the muscular system, the brain and issues involving the thyroid. Ruby jewelry is also said to benefit in areas of fertility, detoxification by acting as an aphrodisiac. It's important to keep in mind these are not scientifically researched and proven health effects, but if it works for you then who's to argue?

As far as its other effects, ruby was historically thought to be an excellent protection stone and was used in the breastplates of High Priests, as well in the warrior's armor of many civilizations of the past.