{"id":1330,"date":"2019-06-25T12:40:15","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T19:40:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diamondwish.com\/blog\/?p=1330"},"modified":"2025-05-12T17:24:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T00:24:52","slug":"julys-birthstone-history-the-ruby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diamondwish.com\/blog\/julys-birthstone-history-the-ruby\/","title":{"rendered":"July\u2019s Birthstone History: The Ruby"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Round Ruby Elegant Wrap Around Halo Engagement Ring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a July baby, you\u2019re lucky to have the regal ruby as your birthstone. Throughout the ages, rubies have been prized for their incredible red color and their powerful meaning. In various cultures, rubies have been thought to bring their wearer passion, love, energy, health, and power. Want to know more about July\u2019s birthstone history? In this post, we\u2019re telling you the history of the ruby and highlighting some of our favorite <\/span>ruby engagement rings<\/span><\/a> along the way!<\/span><\/p>\n

The History of The Ruby<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Pear Ruby Vintage Fern Engraved Engagement Ring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rubies Before Human Discovery<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rubies take between 2 and 3 million years to form in the earth\u2019s crust, so they\u2019ve been around since before the dawn of humanity. Rubies actually have the same development time as sapphires since, technically, they’re made of the same mineral as sapphires. Rubies and sapphires are both made of corundum. So what\u2019s the difference between the two? When rubies form, they\u2019re exposed to chromium, which gives them their unique, breathtaking red color.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruby deposits have been found in many places in the world, including Myanmar, Thailand, Srilanka, Cambodia, Pakistan, Madagascar, Kenya, Maloui, and Tanzania.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rubies in Ancient Times<\/b><\/h2>\n

Rubies have been loved by people since they were first discovered in ancient times. We know this because rubies were mentioned in many ancient historical texts, including in the Bible (there are actually four mentions of rubies in the Bible) and in the Roman scholar Pliny\u2019s Natural History.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rubies have been valued in both Eastern and Western Culture. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby is \u201cratnaraj,\u201d which means \u201cking of precious stones.\u201d In ancient India, it was thought that rubies allowed their wearer to live in peace with their enemies. In the western world, European royalty has always favored rubies. Medieval Europeans believed that rubies brought their wearer wisdom, good health, money, and love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rubies in Antique and Vintage Eras<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Oval Ruby Classic Halo Engagement Ring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rubies look at-home in antique and vintage designs, as the richly red ruby was very popular throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. You\u2019ll find that many vintage and antique era engagement rings feature gemstones such as rubies, as diamonds only became the most popular choice for engagement rings in the mid 20th century.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rubies Today<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Oval Ruby Knife Edge Pav\u00e9 Milgrain Engagement Ring<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rubies are just as valuable in modern times as they have been throughout history. Today, rubies are a popular choice for luxurious fashion jewelry and unique engagement rings. The high durability of rubies makes them an excellent choice for an engagement ring. Rubies rank at a 9 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of harness, which means that only a diamond is harder than a ruby. The lovely meaning of rubies (which are thought to bring their wearer love, passion, and protection) also makes them particularly appropriate for engagement rings.<\/span><\/p>\n

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