What is the birthstone for July? As a matter of fact, the question is more correctly asked, what are the birthstones for July? ...
What is the
birthstone for July?
As a matter of fact, the question is more
correctly asked, what are the birthstones for July?
RUBY
The important
feature in this gemstone is its color. Rubies are available in a range of red hues
from purplish and bluish red to orange-red. The brightest and most valuable
color of Ruby is often “a Burmese Ruby” – an indication that it is a rich,
passionate, hot, full red color with a slight blue hue. This color is often
referred to as “pigeon blood” red.
Rubies in the History:
In the Orient,
rubies were once believed to contain the spark of life – “a deep drop of the
heart’s blood of Mother Earth,” according to ancient Eastern legends. Ancient
Asian stories tell that the ruby was self-luminous. They called it “glowing
stone” or “lamp stone.” It’s said that an Emperor of China once used a large
ruby to light his chamber, where it glowed as bright as day. Ancient Hindus believed rubies were a
sign of protection from evil.
Value of the July Birthstone
The ruby was
considered the stone of love, of passion, energy and power, promoting a zest
for life in the wearer. The other important element, believed to feature in the
stone besides fire is blood, tied to one’s life force, a stone that increases
energy and vigor. The July birthstone is one of the world’s four precious
stones, a gemstone that is strongly tied to earthy qualities, power and
ambition in Men.
Anniversary Gemstone Ruby
Just as a
particular gemstone is believed to represent the month that a person is born
in, there is a gemstone for every year of married life as well. This is
referred to as an anniversary gem stone. The 15th and 40th
anniversary is considered to be significant for Ruby and is celebrated
worldwide.
Ruby Quality Factors
The prices of
fine-quality rubies have been breaking auction records.
COLOR
Color is the
most significant factor affecting a ruby’s value: Fine gems are a pure, vibrant
red to slightly purplish red.
CLARITY
If a ruby's
inclusions affect its transparency or brilliance they reduce the gem’s value
significantly.
CUT
Rubies are
commonly fashioned as mixed cuts, which have brilliant-cut crowns and step-cut
pavilions.
CARAT WEIGHT
A fine-quality
ruby over one carat are very rare and price goes up significantly as size
increases.
Methods of wearing Ruby
Ruby can be worn
with any kind of Jewellery. Ruby Rings, Ruby Earring, Ruby Bracelet, Ruby
Necklace are very famous. Ruby Jewellery stands by itself.
