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Those born in this month wear their birthstone, Ruby, as a way to balance their mind, body, and soul.
The sign of Aries has Ruby as it's Zodiac stone.
Ruby is the stone of the 15th and 40th Anniversary.
Ruby is the second strongest gem to diamond. And it’s not only physics. Its red lively glow concentrates everything people have always been truly passionate about: love, war, power, lust, faith, seduction.
Ruby has been adored as the absolute king of gemstones since forever and has been proudly displayed on royal jewelry all over the world throughout history. It ruled kings and priests, warriors and prophets while they believed they owned the stone and all its attributed magical powers.
Contemporary beliefs prize ruby as a symbol of love, making it the perfect choice for engagement rings or wedding gifts. Celebs love showing off with ruby necklaces, but every girl wearing a precious red pendant or bracelet will surely feel like a star.
Ruby was recognized as a corundum variety in 1800. Its name comes from ’rubeus’, the Latin word for ‚red’.
The strength of red in the ruby depends on how much chromium is present – the more chromium, the stronger the red color. Most of the high quality gems come from the Mogok Valley in Burma (now known as Myanmar), particularly deep red gems with a purple tone. Ruby deposits can also be found in other countries around the world, including Cambodia, Thailand, Afghanistan, Australia, Colombia, India, Japan and Brazil.
Few rubies actually grow large enough to crystallize into fine quality gems so these stones can be even pricier than diamonds.
Corundum
Al203
1.762 - 1.778
.008 - .009
3.97 - 4.05
9 (Moh's Scale)
