**Birthstone Significance**: As the birthstone for July, rubies are thought to bring good fortune, love, and success to those born in this month.
**Fashion and Jewelry**: Rubies continue to be a favorite in modern jewelry, from engagement rings to statement pieces. Their timeless beauty ensures they remain a symbol of luxury and elegance.
**Passion & Power** Rubies have long been associated with strong emotions, including love, passion, and power. Ancient cultures believed rubies contained the power of life due to their rich, blood-red color.
**Characteristics**: The most desirable rubies exhibit a deep, vibrant red known as "pigeon's blood." They can also have a hint of purple or pink.
Some rubies fluoresce under ultraviolet light, appearing to glow with an inner fire, which enhances their visual appeal.
**Burmese Rubies**: Known for their exceptional color and clarity, Burmese rubies are highly prized and often fetch the highest prices.
**Uses and Beliefs**: In crystal healing, rubies are believed to promote vitality, increase energy, and enhance motivation. They are also said to stimulate the heart chakra. Rubies have adorned royal crowns and jewelry for centuries. The British crown jewels, for instance, include several famous rubies.
**Fun Fact: The World's Most Expensive Ruby**
**The Sunrise Ruby**: Named after a poem by Rumi, the Sunrise Ruby holds the record for the most expensive ruby ever sold, fetching $30 million at a Sotheby's auction in 2015. This 25.59-carat gem is famed for its exceptional color and clarity.
**Fashion and Jewelry**: Rubies continue to be a favorite in modern jewelry, from engagement rings to statement pieces. Their timeless beauty ensures they remain a symbol of luxury and elegance.
**Passion & Power** Rubies have long been associated with strong emotions, including love, passion, and power. Ancient cultures believed rubies contained the power of life due to their rich, blood-red color.
**Characteristics**: The most desirable rubies exhibit a deep, vibrant red known as "pigeon's blood." They can also have a hint of purple or pink.
Some rubies fluoresce under ultraviolet light, appearing to glow with an inner fire, which enhances their visual appeal.
**Burmese Rubies**: Known for their exceptional color and clarity, Burmese rubies are highly prized and often fetch the highest prices.
**Uses and Beliefs**: In crystal healing, rubies are believed to promote vitality, increase energy, and enhance motivation. They are also said to stimulate the heart chakra. Rubies have adorned royal crowns and jewelry for centuries. The British crown jewels, for instance, include several famous rubies.
**Fun Fact: The World's Most Expensive Ruby**
**The Sunrise Ruby**: Named after a poem by Rumi, the Sunrise Ruby holds the record for the most expensive ruby ever sold, fetching $30 million at a Sotheby's auction in 2015. This 25.59-carat gem is famed for its exceptional color and clarity.