Red Hot Rubies

Celebrate the patriotic month of July with the sizzling red hot birthstone – the Ruby.

Rubies have been known as the most precious of all gemstones because of their wonderful color, excellent hardness and overwhelming brilliance.

An extremely rare gemstone, especially in finer qualities and larger sizes, the Ruby is known as the “King of Gemstones.”

Rubies were so highly regarded in ancient India that whenever a spectacular Ruby crystal was found, the emperor sent out members of his court to meet the precious gemstone and to welcome it in appropriate style.

There are two elements associated with the ruby’s brilliant crimson color: fire and blood, which imply warmth and life.

The epitome of color: hot, passionate and powerful: ruby red is a powerful gemstone color.

Today, Burma is the primary source for Rubies.

Rubies are given as a symbol of success, devotion and integrity. Rubies are thought to ward off misfortune and illnesses and are often used to reconcile relationships.

Visit us at Carreras to see our varied and breathtaking selection of July’s fiery birthstone.