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Monday, July 12, 2010

Ruby Gemstones - A Gemstone For Every Occasion

What do you think of when someone mentions ruby – the ruby slippers from the Wizard of Oz, the ruby and diamond earrings and necklace from Pretty Woman, the ruby color that is used to describe some red wines or the ruby red color associated with romance? I find it interesting that ruby is the gemstone for romance but it is also a gemstone ancient warriors wore for protection when they were going into battle. Many times it was the gemstone symbol for royalty. Ruby red is a power color.

Rich red ruby is the birthstone for those born in July and it is also one of the zodiac birthstones for Capricorn and the anniversary gemstone for a 40th anniversary. Ruby is also associated with some very good “properties” for the wearer – devotion, integrity, peace and happiness and courage.


When many people think of engagement rings with gemstones other than diamond, they often think of the blue sapphire and diamond creation made famous by Princess Diana. How about a twist on that engagement ring using blue sapphire's alter ego ruby? They are after all, both corundum. So an engagement ring crafted from diamond and ruby will be just as durable as one crafted from diamond and blue sapphire. Since a ruby is also a symbol of romance, why not a diamond and ruby engagement ring?

And ruby is probably the most commonly used gemstone (next to onyx or diamond) in a gents ring. Ladies, if your guy is born in July, get him a fantastic ring with ruby (see possible gents ring on the lower left) What a cool way to honor your love and his birthday.


No matter why you want a ruby, you need to purchase your ruby from a gem dealer you can trust. AfricaGems.com has just added even more rubies for you to choose from to its collection. Ruby gemstones from AfricaGems.com are 100% Natural ruby gemstones and are backed by our unparalleled guarantee policy, guaranteed grading and we also cover the shipping costs. For the month of July, all ruby gemstones and ruby jewelry is offered at a 25% discount off our whole prices. Use the code ruby2010 at checkout.

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