Ruby jewelry
Handcrafted ruby necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, made to order in our Colorado studio. Set in sterling silver, 14K gold-fill, and solid 14K gold.
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About ruby
Ruby is a a red variety of corundum, the same mineral family as sapphire, colored by trace amounts of chromium rated 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, Ruby rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, second only to diamond among natural gemstones. For context, a steel nail is roughly 6.5, sapphire shares ruby's 9 rating, and diamond is 10. At 9, ruby is exceptionally durable and well-suited to everyday wear in any style of jewelry, including rings. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and the stone tolerates ultrasonic cleaning when untreated.. Its color ranges from deep red, ranging from vivid pinkish-red to rich blood-red, with the most prized shades described as pigeon's blood, with the most prized stones showing even saturation and high clarity.
Ruby has been treasured for thousands of years across cultures, with Sanskrit texts calling it ratnaraj, the king of precious stones. Burmese rubies from the Mogok valley set the historical quality standard, prized for their pure red color and silky inclusions. Today fine rubies come from Myanmar, Mozambique, Madagascar, and Thailand. The finest stones can rival diamond and emerald in per-carat value.
Historically, ruby has been associated with passion, vitality, and courage. In crystal healing and metaphysical traditions, ruby is associated with the Root and Heart Chakras. It is linked to life force, romantic love, and bold action. Practitioners often use it as a stone for confidence and motivation, themes that align with July's peak-summer energy and warmth.
Ruby vs garnet
Same color family, different stones. Here's how to choose.
Ruby
Ruby and garnet are entirely different mineral families. Ruby is a variety of corundum and rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale; garnet is a silicate group and rates 6.5 to 7.5. Ruby's red comes from chromium; garnet's color depends on the variety, with almandine and pyrope ranging from deep wine to rosy red.
Garnet
Garnet reads warmer with more burgundy undertones at a fraction of ruby's cost. Ruby is the harder, brighter, and more saturated stone, with significantly higher price points and cultural weight as the July birthstone and a symbol of passionate commitment. If you are deciding between the two, ruby is the heirloom investment; garnet offers a similar red-stone story at much more accessible pricing.
Born in July?
Ruby is the modern birthstone for July July birthstone. For people who follow birthstone jewelry traditions, ruby makes a striking gift for anyone born in July. Its rich red color is unmistakable, the stone is exceptionally durable for daily wear, and the symbolism of passion and vitality makes it as meaningful for engagements and anniversaries as for birthdays.
See all July birthstones on the July birthstone jewelry hub.
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Made to order in Colorado
Every ruby piece is handcrafted to order in our Steamboat Springs studio, shipped in about 10 business days, and arrives in eco-friendly gift packaging.