July | Ruby

Rubies are the birthstone of July. They are considered the king of gems and represent love, health and wisdom.

The name Ruby is derived from the Latin word Ruber, meaning red, the color of love and passion.

Rubies are a red gemstone variety of Corundum and a 40th Anniversary gemstone.

Metaphysical and healing properties

Believed to promote loving, nurturing, health, knowledge and wealth, its striking red colour is analogous of its energy. It is an excellent aid to assist you with recharging your energy levels, encouraging vitality, sensuality, passion and a zest for life.

This gemstone boosts high self-esteem, intuition, and spiritual wisdom. It is a symbol of good fortune, pure love, loyalty, and thought to be protective of home, possessions and family.

Ruby is a powerful heart stone. It protects against the loss of heart energy, and dissolves emotional congestion.

Meditating with a Ruby can activate and energise the root chakra sending rejuvenating energy through all of the chakras, and is beneficial for the heart chakra.