Ruby Jewelry

Ruby Jewelry

Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum (bonus: every other color of corundum is called sapphire!). For millennia, rubies have been prized for their romantic red color and until science was able to chemically distinguish the minerals, virtually all red stones were called rubies. 

Believed to have been traded on the Silk Road as early as 200 B.C., the ancients believed that rubies' red color was derived from an internal source of source of heat and that the stone would grant them protection in battle and, perhaps, invincibility. They are still sought after as a symbol of love, passion, and prosperity.

Rubies are the birthstone of July and are a traditional gift for both the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
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Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum (bonus: every other color of corundum is called sapphire!). For millennia, rubies have been prized for their romantic red color and until science was able to chemically distinguish the minerals, virtually all red stones were called rubies. 

Believed to have been traded on the Silk Road as early as 200 B.C., the ancients believed that rubies' red color was derived from an internal source of source of heat and that the stone would grant them protection in battle and, perhaps, invincibility. They are still sought after as a symbol of love, passion, and prosperity.

Rubies are the birthstone of July and are a traditional gift for both the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.

Facts about Ruby
Hardness Hardness
9.0Mohs Scale
Exceptional

One of the hardest gemstones available — virtually scratch-proof under normal wear conditions. Can be safely stored alongside other stones, but may damage them as most gems are softer.

The Mohs scale rates a gem's scratch resistance from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest). Read more about the Mohs scale and why durability isn't just about hardness.

Care Instructions Care Instructions
Warm soapy water is always safe. Ultrasonic and steam cleaners are usually safe for untreated and heat-treated stones. Fracture-filled, cavity-filled, or dyed material should only be cleaned with a damp cloth.
Points of Interest Points of Interest
  • The red variety of the mineral corundum—every other color is called sapphire
  • Birthstone of July
  • Traditional gift for the 15th and 40th anniversaries
  • Along with sapphire, the second hardest natural stone to diamond
  • Most of the world's rubies now come from Mozambique, but historically most were sourced from Southeast Asia
  • The finest rubies come from Myanmar (formerly Burma)