Ruby: The Birthstone of July
Ruby crowned as ‘King of Gemstones’ owing to colour, brilliance and hardness. It stands third in a scale of hardness in minerals after Diamonds and Moissanite. It has a hardness of 9.0 on Mohs scale whereas Diamond has a hardness of 10.0 and Moissanite stands between Diamond and Ruby in terms of hardness. Red which is the primary colour of Ruby is associated with affection and liveliness, enthusiasm and authority. Red is also the colour of valour, a rare virtue among human beings and so are the rubies. Rubies derive its name from Ruber a Latin word meaning Red. In the ancient Indian and Latin cultures, Ruby was highly accorded. Ruby linked to Fire as its fiery colour considered being sacred by Indian and Greek cultures and as both were Fire-worshippers. It was used as a medication for blood and heart-related diseases during the ancient period. Some used it as a talisman for protection during battles. It is also the birthstone for people born in the month of July. Ruby a