Hello July welcome the Ruby Birthstone with Mina D Fine Jewelry
As July rolls around, it's time to celebrate the birthstone of the month - the stunning ruby. Mina D Fine Jewelry offers a beautiful collection of ruby jewelry that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it.
What makes the ruby birthstone so special?
The ruby is known for its vibrant red color and is often associated with love, passion, and energy. It is considered one of the most valuable gemstones, with its rich hue symbolizing power and vitality.
Why choose Mina D Fine Jewelry for your ruby pieces?
Mina D Fine Jewelry is a renowned expert in creating exquisite jewelry pieces that showcase the beauty of the ruby. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality, each piece is crafted to perfection.
Explore the stunning collection
Whether you're looking for a statement ring, a delicate necklace, or a pair of elegant earrings, Mina D Fine Jewelry has a wide range of ruby pieces to choose from. Each piece is designed to highlight the beauty and brilliance of the ruby, making it the perfect addition to any jewelry collection.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to welcome July with the radiant ruby birthstone. Explore the collection at Mina D Fine Jewelry and find the perfect piece to celebrate this special month.
Here is the history of the Ruby from the GIA - Gemological Institute of America
Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ruby birthstone. The finest color of the birthstone for July is a deep red with a hint of purple.
RUBY BIRTHSTONE MEANING & HISTORY
In ancient India, ruby was called the “king of precious stones” for its rarity, hardness (second only to diamond), beauty and seemingly mystical powers. Long associated with the life force blood, ruby was a symbol of power and youthful energy in Indian jewelry. In past centuries, some believed this birthstone for July could predict misfortune or danger, and others claimed it would cure inflammatory diseases and soothe anger. Burmese warriors believed it made them invincible in battle. Medieval Europeans maintained that rubies bestowed health, wisdom, wealth and success in love.
In addition to being the July birthstone, ruby is traditionally given for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
WHERE ARE RUBIES FOUND?
Our search for the July birthstone starts in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma), one of the oldest recorded sources of fine rubies. For more than five centuries, the Mogok area in Myanmar has produced some of the most sought-after rubies – vibrant red beauties softened by light scattering inclusions.,and a glowing red fluorescence. The region is a place of weathered marble and ancient Buddhist temples.
Since the late 20th century, Vietnam has been another important source for the July birthstone. The Luc Yen region in northern Vietnam, where rainforest-clad mountains rise over broad paddy fields, produces rubies of red to purplish red color. Farther south, the Quy Chau district has also yielded many fine rubies. Today, artisanal miners work the soil in hopes of finding a gem that will change their fortunes.
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.
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.
