Ruby Gemstone - July Birthstone
The king of gemstones. Ruby has commanded more per carat than any other colored stone in the world. Its color — a deep, saturated red with a hint of blue — is so specific, so coveted, that the gem trade gave it its own name: pigeon’s blood. There is red, and then there is ruby red.
Ruby jewelry • ruby earrings • ruby necklace • July birthstone • deep red gemstone • pigeon’s blood ruby • Burmese ruby • corundum • handmade • artisan • statement earrings • oxidized silver • gold fill
THE STONE
Ruby is the red variety of corundum — the same mineral family as sapphire. Its color comes from chromium, which also causes it to fluoresce in sunlight, making fine rubies appear to glow from within.
The most prized rubies come from Burma (Myanmar), where the combination of geology and light produces the legendary pigeon’s blood color: a pure, vibrant red with just enough blue to make it sing.
Ruby has been a symbol of passion, protection, and power across cultures for thousands of years. Ancient warriors set rubies in their armor. Medieval Europeans believed rubies guaranteed health, wisdom, and success in love.
THE COLLECTION
You’ll find ruby earrings and necklaces that honor the stone’s extraordinary depth of color — set in oxidized silver and gold fill, often paired with sapphire, garnet, and labradorite for pieces that feel rich, saturated, and alive.
Many pieces are one of a kind, chosen for the intensity and purity of their red.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND HERE
- Deep red and raspberry ruby earrings and necklaces
- Cluster and chandelier designs with complementary gemstones
- Settings in oxidized silver and gold fill
- One-of-a-kind artisan pieces with exceptional color saturation
PERFECT FOR
- July birthdays — ruby is the traditional July birthstone
- 40th wedding anniversaries — ruby is the traditional anniversary gem
- Valentine’s Day — no stone speaks the language of love more fluently
- Gifting for someone who wears their passion on their sleeve — and their ears
This collection updates as new ruby pieces are completed.
One-of-a-kind pieces sell and are not restocked — shop early for your favorites.
