Ruby Jewelry: Rubies are the traditional birthstone of July and are a symbol of enduring love. Ranging in color from pink to blood red, the ruby represents passion, confidence, and adventure. Because of its natural hardness, the ruby is prized for its durability and luster. It makes beautiful jewelry and is renowned by women for its rarity and value.
Astrological Sign: Cancer, Leo
Meaning: The Ruby's rich red color represents love, passion and fire. Some have said that the July birthstone gets its color from an everlasting eternal fire, which cannot be extinguished.
Healing properties of Ruby: Ruby brings love, confidence, loyalty, and courage. It instills stamina, vitality and strength. A good stone for removing blocked energies in the reproductive system. It re-energizes one after exhaustion. Good for balancing the blood's sugar. Helps to reduce negative thought patterns.
Sources of Ruby: India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States. Rubies are found in ancient literature. In Exodus (Ex. 28:17) the breastplate of the high priest held twelve precious stones, one of which was a sadhus, the ancient word for ruby.