{"id":13554,"date":"2023-03-22T19:34:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-22T19:34:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=13554"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:52:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:52:53","slug":"july-birthstone-ruby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/july-birthstone-ruby\/","title":{"rendered":"July Birthstone: Ruby Color, Meaning &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-31px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>July Birthstone Quick Facts<\/h2>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruby Color:<\/strong><span> Ranges from purple-red to true red to orange-red<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruby Mohs Hardness Scale Rating:<\/strong><span> 9<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruby Symbolism &amp; Meaning:<\/strong><span> Passion and prosperity<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ruby Zodiac Signs:<\/strong><span> Cancer and Leo<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Recognitions: <\/strong>Traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ruby-768&#215;768-1.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;ruby gemstone&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ruby-768&#215;768&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;75%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>What is Ruby?<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<p>The ruby\u2019s name is derived from the Latin term, ruber, for red. Like its sister gem, sapphire, ruby belongs to the corundum family of crystals, and its color comes from chromium oxide. The host rocks of ruby are metamorphic, like marble and gneiss. Ruby is separated through the washing of river gravel, sand and soil, then concentrated and picked out by hand.<\/p>\n<p>Synthetic rubies have been created to be identical to natural rubies in chemical, physical and optical properties. Still, they can be recognized by their lack of natural inclusions and that they transmit shortwave ultraviolet light.<\/p>\n<h2>Which Regions Produce the Highest Quality Rubies?<\/h2>\n<p>Rubies are typically mined from the sediment in rivers and streams in Siberia, Thailand, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Brazil.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>History of the Ruby<\/h2>\n<p>Rubies were traded along China\u2019s Silk Road as early as 200 B.C. In Burma\u2014a significant ruby source since at least 600 AD\u2014warriors believed that rubies made them invincible in some cases implanting rubies into their skin to grant protection in battle. Ancient Hindus referred to the ruby as the \u201cKing of Gems\u201d and believed they\u2019d be reborn as emperors if they offered rubies to the god Krishna. After the original Burmese mines were depleted, the Mong Hsu region of Myanmar started producing rubies in the 1990s. They lacked the vibrant red hue of traditional Burmese Rubies but were treated with heat to improve saturation and transparency.<\/p>\n<p>Though the ruby has a long history, it wasn\u2019t recognized as a variety of corundum until 1800. Before that, red spinel, tourmaline and garnet were also believed to be ruby. Even the Black Ruby, one of the famed crown jewels of England, was considered one of the largest cut rubies until determined to be spinel. One of the largest known rubies in the world is called the \u201cPeace\u201d ruby because it was found in 1919 shortly after World War I ended. The red fluorescence power of ruby helped build the first working laser in 1960.<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW261840260 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261840260 BCX0\">What<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261840260 BCX0\">Are<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW261840260 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Rubies Used For?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW261840260 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rubies\u2014both natural and synthetic\u2014are still used to make lasers, as well as watches and medical instruments.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ruby-ring.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;ruby ring&#8221; title_text=&#8221;ruby-ring&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Ruby Color, Characteristics, and Value<o:p><\/o:p><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A fiery statement piece, July\u2019s birthstone is the perfect complement to the rising temperatures. Symbolic of passion and prosperity, rubies have been prized for centuries by jewelry buyers and makers alike. One of our favorite makers,\u00a0<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/roberto-coin-jewelry\" class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roberto Coin<\/span><span class=\"sr-only\"><\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, even adds a small hidden ruby to the inside of their pieces to promote long life, health and happiness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Ruby is the hardest mineral after diamond and can range in color from purplish-red to true red to orange-red. The most desirable color is pure red with a hint of blue. Garnet can be mistaken for ruby. However, garnet generally has a darker tone and is less refractive. Most rubies have been heat-treated to enhance their color at the time they were mined; this is a permanent treatment and does not require special care.<\/p>\n<p>While rubies can be cut into almost any shape, large stones are rare. Inclusions are common with rubies and can indicate the geographical source of the gem. Rutile needles are a natural inclusion that creates a unique cat\u2019s eye effect on a cabochon. When crystal inclusions are oriented in a specific pattern, a six-pointed star (called an asterism) becomes visible \u2014 making the gem a \u201cStar Ruby.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When considering the value of a ruby, color is the principal factor. Inclusions that cannot be seen with the naked eye also indicate higher quality. Rubies in sizes over two carats are rare. They can be more expensive than a diamond of comparable size.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h2>Ruby Care &amp; Cleaning<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ruby is a durable gemstone that can easily handle daily wear. Although there are no special precautions to take with this gemstone, keep in mind that all gems will scratch and abrade if they are not taken care of properly. Clean with a gentle solution made specifically for jewelry. Borsheims also offers small \u201cultrasonic\u201d cleaners that clean your jewelry with high-frequency sound. It is crucial to have your jewelry professionally cleaned and checked three to four times a year. When not worn, ruby jewelry should be stored in a jewelry box lined with soft fabric.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Do Rubies Cost?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\">Ruby prices can vary quite a bit depending on the stone\u2019s color, clarity,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\">origin<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and size.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\">You\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW60825958 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>find options starting in the hundreds, while rare, high-quality rubies can reach $10,000 per carat or more.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW60825958 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW92578393 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92578393 BCX0\">How Do I Determine the Quality and Worth of a Ruby?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\">A<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW151279225 BCX0\">ruby\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>value is<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\">determined<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>by the 4Cs<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\">: color, clarity,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\">cut<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW151279225 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and carat weight, with color carrying the most influence. The most desirable stones have a rich, even red color and minimal visible inclusions.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW151279225 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW140773698 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140773698 BCX0\">What Color Ruby Is the Most Valuable?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">The most valuable rubies display a\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">vivid, true<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>red often<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">described<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">\u00a0as \u201cpigeon blood,\u201d<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">known for its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW107251175 BCX0\">\u00a0balance of brightness and depth. Stones that are too dark or too pink are typically less valuable.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW107251175 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\">How<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\">To<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\">\u00a0Tell If<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW139813347 BCX0\">\u00a0Ruby Is Real<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">A real ruby typically has natural inclusions and strong color, while synthetic or imitation stones may appear overly perfect or glass-like. For co<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">mplete confidence<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">, a professional<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">jeweler<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">\u00a0can<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">confirm authenticity<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224396024 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW224396024 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW180209806 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180209806 BCX0\">Are Lab-Grown Rubies Real?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180209806 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180209806 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\">Yes, lab-grown rubies are real rubies with the same chemical composition and structure as natural stones<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\">The only difference is<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\">they\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>created in a lab rather than formed<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW112270512 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112270512 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>the earth.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW112270512 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180209806 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW180378626 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180378626 BCX0\">What Are the Most Popular Styles of Ruby Engagement Rings?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180378626 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW92578393 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW140773698 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW139813347 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180209806 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180378626 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149091951 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149091951 BCX0\">Ruby engagement rings are often designed as timeless solitaires, surrounded by diamond halos, or styled in three-stone settings. 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