Ruby

July’s birthstone is ruby.
The name ruby is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning red.
The ancients likened the striking color to the smoldering sun, making it synonymous with love and passion. Ruby’s shades of red are metaphorically aligned with the soaring temperatures of July. Ruby is used for spiritual healing and has been known in mystical circles to treat gout, melancholy and fever, while promoting joy and understanding.