{"id":755,"date":"2024-07-03T12:47:01","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T04:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T05:04:41","slug":"celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate July&#8217;s Birthstone &#8211; Ruby"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The birthstone for July is the magnificent ruby.<\/strong> The ruby&#8217;s deep red hue has been historically associated with passion, protection, and prosperity. Known as the \u201cking of precious stones,\u201d the ruby has captivated hearts for centuries with its fiery brilliance and timeless allure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby\/#A_Royal_Legacy_of_Beauty\" >A Royal Legacy of Beauty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby\/#The_Meaning_and_Symbolism_of_Ruby\" >The Meaning and Symbolism of Ruby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby\/#Ruby_Jewellery_to_Treasure\" >Ruby Jewellery to Treasure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/celebrate-julys-birthstone-ruby\/#Origins_of_the_Ruby\" >Origins of the Ruby<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Royal_Legacy_of_Beauty\"><\/span>A Royal Legacy of Beauty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rubies have been highly valued since ancient times, with records of trade along the North Silk Road in China as early as 200 B.C. These gems were often associated with nobility and worn by European royalty for protection and to signify<br>wealth and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient warriors in Burma and China adorned their armour with rubies, believing the stones would protect them in battle. Rubies were also thought to provide invincibility when inserted into their flesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-resized has-custom-border is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2024\/07\/Ref32264-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798\" style=\"border-radius:20px;width:366px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ref32264-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ref32264-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ref32264-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ref32264-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Ref32264.jpg 1157w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our stunning 1.94ct Ruby and Marquise, Pear Ornate Halo Diamond Ring<br>(Ref: 32264 for price and availability.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Meaning_and_Symbolism_of_Ruby\"><\/span>The Meaning and Symbolism of Ruby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The name <em>ruby<\/em> derives from the Latin word <em>ruber<\/em>, meaning &#8220;red.&#8221; In Sanskrit, it&#8217;s called &#8220;ratnaraj,&#8221; or king of precious stones. Historically, rubies have been symbols of love, commitment, and protection against misfortune and illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2024\/07\/ruby-wedding-anniversary-gift-300x147.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruby-wedding-anniversary-gift-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ruby-wedding-anniversary-gift.jpg 605w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>The ruby is the traditional gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries, symbolising enduring passion and love. <\/strong>Ruby has been called the most precious of the 12 stones created by God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/art-deco-sapphire-pendant.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-795\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/art-deco-ruby-pendant.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Our Art Deco Inspired Ruby and Diamond Pendant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fun fact: The famous ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in &#8220;The Wizard of Oz&#8221; are an iconic piece of film history. These slippers, although not made from real rubies, symbolise the magical and protective qualities attributed to the gem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2024\/07\/gemresearch-ch-fura.jpg\" alt=\"Fura \" class=\"wp-image-822\" style=\"border-radius:20px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gemresearch-ch-fura.jpg 605w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/gemresearch-ch-fura-300x147.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ruby_Jewellery_to_Treasure\"><\/span>Ruby Jewellery to Treasure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <strong>Solid Gold Diamonds<\/strong>, we celebrate this extraordinary gemstone through our collection of handcrafted <strong>ruby jewellery<\/strong> \u2013 each piece designed to showcase its beauty and meaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1.94ct Ruby with Marquise and Pear Ornate Halo Diamond Ring<\/strong><br>A radiant ruby surrounded by marquise and pear-shaped diamonds.<br><em>(Ref: 32264 \u2013 enquire in store for price and availability)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art Deco\u2013Inspired Ruby and Diamond Pendant<\/strong><br>A vintage-inspired design capturing the glamour of the Art Deco era.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore our full <a><strong>Ruby Jewellery Collection<\/strong><\/a> and <a><strong>Bespoke Ruby Engagement Rings<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 crafted in Australia and available in Perth and Adelaide showrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_of_the_Ruby\"><\/span>Origins of the Ruby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>2022<\/strong>, <em>Fura Gems<\/em> discovered a remarkable <strong>101-carat ruby<\/strong> in Mozambique, aptly named the <em>Estrela de Fura<\/em> (\u201cStar of Fura\u201d) \u2014 one of the largest ever found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2024\/07\/danish-diamond-ruby-tiara-300x142.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/danish-diamond-ruby-tiara-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/danish-diamond-ruby-tiara-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.solidgold.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/danish-diamond-ruby-tiara.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 200-year old Ruby Wreath Tiara worn by Princess Mary of Denmark <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Rubies and sapphires belong to the mineral family corundum, one of the hardest minerals on Earth. Only the red variety of corundum crystal is a ruby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mozambique is an important new source for the July birthstone. This African nation is home to the prolific mines at Montepuez. Rubies found there have been compared to the famed gems of Mogok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many years in the late 1900s, the ruby deposits along the border between Thailand and Cambodia were the major source of rubies in the marketplace. Other important producers of the July birthstone include Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania and Madagascar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The birthstone for July is the magnificent ruby. The ruby&#8217;s deep red hue has been historically associated with passion, protection, and prosperity. Known as the \u201cking of precious stones,\u201d the ruby has captivated hearts for centuries with its fiery brilliance and timeless allure. 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