Fun Facts About July’s Birthstone Ruby

Happy July 1st – now it’s time to rock some ruby red! Read on for some fun facts about July’s sizzlin’ red birthstone, and shop for your own ruby jewelry pieces at Jewelry.com.

– “Ruby” comes from the Latin word “rubens,” which means red.

– Rubies come from corundum, which is sometimes referred to as Pink Sapphire.

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– Rubies come in several different shades of red.

– The red color comes from the mineral chromium.

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– Rubies are associated with prosperity and protection.

– In the Bible, rubies are also associated with wisdom and beauty, and are mentioned four times.

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