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July Birthstone
Ruby, vivid and enduring. July’s stone, handcrafted in Colorado.
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Meet the July stone
Ruby is July’s sole modern birthstone, a vivid red tied to love, courage, and vitality.
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July’s birthstone, explained
Ruby
Ruby is the modern July birthstone, a red variety of corundum rating 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond. Its vivid red has made it one of the most treasured gems in history.
Meaning and Properties
Ruby takes its name from the Latin ruber, meaning red, and has been called the king of gems. It has symbolized passion, courage, and protection across cultures for thousands of years.
Chakra and Energy
Ruby is associated with the heart and root chakras, the energy centers tied to love, courage, and vitality. It is believed to energize, protect, and inspire confidence.
July Birthstones and Zodiac
July spans two zodiac signs: Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22). Ruby is the primary Leo birthstone and is recognized for both signs. Explore our zodiac jewelry collection.
July Birthstone Jewelry
July Birthstone Jewelry: Handcrafted Ruby Pieces
July's birthstone is ruby, one of the four precious gemstones and one of the most durable stones you can wear every day. Ruby scores a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond, making it an excellent choice for rings, bracelets, and any jewelry meant for daily wear. At Erin Gallagher Jewelry, every ruby piece is handcrafted in our Steamboat Springs, Colorado studio using 14K gold, gold-fill, and recycled sterling silver. Pieces start at $20 for charms and from $95 for fine jewelry. Shop the full July birthstone collection.
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Ruby Necklaces
Solitaire pendants, bezel-set stations, and layering chains in 14K gold, gold-fill, and sterling silver. Shop ruby necklaces.
Ruby Earrings
Studs, huggies, drops, and threaders set in 14K gold or sterling silver. Shop ruby earrings.
Ruby Rings
Stackable bands, bezel-set solitaires, and cocktail rings in 14K gold and sterling silver. Ruby's Mohs 9 hardness makes it ideal for daily ring wear. Shop ruby rings.
Ruby Bracelets
Station bracelets, bezel chains, and birthstone links that stack easily with your existing collection. Shop ruby bracelets.
Ruby Charms
Ruby charms from $20. A meaningful July birthday gift that fits any budget. Shop ruby charms.
What Makes Our Ruby Jewelry Special
- Handcrafted in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, USA
- Materials: 14K yellow, white, and rose gold; gold-fill; recycled sterling silver; oxidized sterling silver; and rose gold-fill
- Genuine ruby, heat-treated to the industry standard — we are transparent about all gemstone treatments
- Every order ships gift-ready in an eco-friendly box with gift bag, tissue, cleaning cloth, and card
- Free shipping on orders over $150
- Custom designs through our GemBar
- Rated 4.7 stars across 2,656+ reviews
Ruby: The July Birthstone
Ruby has been the birthstone for July since the original 1912 birthstone list and has held that designation across every revision since. It is also the traditional gemstone gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. As one of the four precious gemstones alongside diamond, emerald, and sapphire, ruby carries more historical prestige than almost any other colored stone. Explore our full July birthstone collection or browse birthstone gift ideas for every month.
The Perfect Ruby Gift
Ruby jewelry makes a meaningful gift for July birthdays, a 15th or 40th anniversary, Valentine's Day, or anyone who loves bold red gemstone color. A ruby necklace or pair of ruby earrings arrives gift-ready in our eco-friendly packaging with gift bag, tissue, cleaning cloth, and card. Ruby charms start from $20 for a budget-friendly option. For something truly personal, build a custom piece through the GemBar or browse our full birthstone necklace and birthstone earring collections.
Ruby Meaning and Properties
Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum (aluminum oxide), the same mineral that produces sapphire in every other color. Its red color comes from the trace element chromium. Ruby scores a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it the second hardest natural gemstone after diamond. Most rubies on the market are heat-treated to improve color and clarity. Heat treatment is the industry standard for ruby and is considered a permanent, stable enhancement. We are transparent about all gemstone treatments. For a deeper look at ruby's history, origin, and symbolism, visit our ruby stone guide.
Root Chakra, Heart Chakra, and Emotional Healing
Ruby is connected to both the Root Chakra (1st Chakra), which governs stability, security, and grounding, and the Heart Chakra (4th Chakra), which governs love, compassion, and emotional balance. In crystal healing traditions, ruby is used to boost confidence, enhance passion and motivation, and provide protection against negative energy.
Ruby and Zodiac Signs
Ruby is associated with Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22), the two zodiac signs that span July. For Cancer, ruby is thought to boost self-confidence and provide emotional grounding. For Leo, it enhances natural leadership, warmth, and generosity. Explore our zodiac jewelry collection.
FAQ
July birthstone questions
Ruby is the birthstone for July. It has held that designation since the original 1912 birthstone list and is also the traditional gemstone gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. Ruby is one of four precious gemstones, alongside diamond, emerald, and sapphire.
Yes. Ruby scores a 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it the second hardest natural gemstone after diamond. It resists scratching better than nearly every other colored gemstone and is ideal for daily wear in all jewelry types, including rings.
Yes. Most rubies on the market are heat-treated to improve their color and clarity. Heat treatment is the industry standard for ruby and is considered a permanent, stable enhancement. At Erin Gallagher Jewelry, we are transparent about all gemstone treatments.
Ruby and garnet are entirely different minerals. Ruby is corundum (Mohs 9), one of four precious gemstones, with a bright red color caused by chromium. Garnet (Mohs 6.5 to 7.5) is a separate mineral group with a typically darker, brownish-red color. Ruby is significantly harder, rarer, and more valuable than garnet.
Ruby is the traditional gemstone gift for both the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries, making it a meaningful choice beyond July birthdays. Ruby jewelry also makes a popular Valentine's Day gift for its red color and symbolism of love and passion.
Every piece is handcrafted in Steamboat Springs, Colorado using genuine ruby set in 14K gold, gold-fill, or recycled sterling silver. Pieces start at $20 for charms. All orders ship gift-ready in an eco-friendly box with gift bag, tissue, cleaning cloth, and card. Free shipping on orders over $150. Rated 4.7 stars across 2,656+ reviews.