Regarded as the 'king of gems' Ruby, a stone of nobility is known to protect from evils"
Ruby the birthstone of July guarantees health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. The word Ruby is derived from the Latin 'ruber', meaning red. In the Orient, rubies were once believed to contain the spark of life - 'a deep drop of the heart's blood of Mother Earth'. It is harder than any other natural gemstone except diamond, which means a ruby is durable enough for everyday wear.