Happy Birthday to all our July babies! Lucky for you to be gifted with such a lovely birthstone like the ravishing ruby. Rubies have always been a favorite in history and a personal favorite of my own. Like many little girls, I was obsessed with Dorthy’s sparkly red ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz and envied my mother for having ruby as her birthstone as opposed to yellow topaz for my November birthday. But while its fiery red pigment is enough to love, there is actually more to this lovely stone than meets the eye. Here are a few fun facts about the radiant ruby and its opulent place in history.
1. The Ruby was said to possess magical powers that would protect its wearer from evil. The ruby was thought to grow darker in color when one was in danger and would return to its original hue once the threat had passed.
2. Rubies have more than their stunning looks. They are also the third strongest stone in the world following diamonds and moissanites. Rubies are so strong that this valuable gem was often used under building foundations to strengthen its structure.
3. Rubies are often known as the stone of passion, due to is fiery red hot hue. It was also thought that rubies had the power to create love, as it would transform the woman wearing it into a mesmerizing beauty, making her hard to resist.
4. It is very difficult to find a ruby without flaws, almost all naturally mined rubies have them. Flawless rubies are extremely rare and are more expensive than diamonds.
Now that you know a little more about this blazing red gemstone, check out our Ruby Red Collection to receive 30% off selected ruby styles in honor of this month’s birthstone. Grab a deal now, it’s here for a limited time. Use Code: RUBY
