: The birthstone for July.
: Associated with 40th wedding anniversaries.
: In Sanskrit ruby is 'ratnaraj' meaning 'king of gems'.
: Chromium is the trace element that causes rubies red colour.
: The only natural gemstone harder than ruby is diamond.
: Ancients believed that ruby surpassed all others in virtue, even diamond and today it is still held in the highest of esteem.
: Rubies are closely associated with love and commitment and were once considered the perfect wedding stone.
: Through the ages they have been worn as amulets and talismen for protection and prosperity.