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RUBY, THE COLOR OF LOVE AND PASSION
Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word , meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ruby birthstone. The finest color of the birthstone for July is a deep red with a hint of purple, called “pigeon’s blood” in the trade. A variety of he mineral corundum, ruby gets its color from trace amounts of the element chromium. The more chromium, the stronger the red. Here’s what you need to know about this beautiful July birthstone so you can better choose one for yourself or a loved one who was born in the month of July.
PEARL - TIMELESS AND CLASSIC
June is a month for celebrations, be it weddings, anniversaries, graduations or birthdays. And what better way to celebrate than with a June birthstone. Pearls have long been associated with purity, humility and innocence. So it may be said that the June birthstone meaning is "sweet simplicity."
EMERALD - MAY'S BEAUTIFUL BIRTHSTONE
Emerald, the birthstone for May, has been beloved for millennia, evoking rebirth and renewal. Legend has it that emerald has the power to make its wearer more intelligent and quick-witted. It's also the gemstone for 20th & 35th wedding anniversaries.