July Ruby

7 July 2025 • 3 min read

The monarch of gems, ruby is the July birthstone—a gem as bold as it is beautiful. With its deep red hue and amorous significance, ruby has been associated with the heart, authority, and success for centuries.

Whether chosen to mark a July birthday or an amorous milestone, this classic gemstone evokes timeless radiance with deep emotional resonance.

Rubies have been treasured for thousands of years as the heart’s stone—representing passion, love, courage, and energy.

Rubies in ancient times were believed to protect warriors in battle, grant victory, and intensify inner strength.

They remain today a symbol of fearless love, self-confidence, and ambition.

Spiritually, ruby is associated with the root and heart chakras, fueling motivation while grounding the wearer in purpose.

It’s often chosen by people transitioning into leadership roles or making bold life changes, making it a potent anniversary, promotion, or deep-running declaration of love gift.

Ruby’s signature hue renders it ideal for statement pieces, particularly bespoke engagement rings, anniversary rings, and bold pendant necklaces.

We love designing ruby jewelry at Ernesto Buono Fine Jewellery that combines luxe with refinement. French-cut rubies add a romantic, architectural flair to eternity rings and vintage-style rings.

Ruby pavé adds warmth and sparkle to hoops, drop earrings, or stacked rings when paired with diamonds. As engagement rings, rubies are a dramatic alternative to diamonds—especially in a three-stone setting or surrounded by a secret halo.

Rubies shine brightest when set in yellow or rose gold, which deepens their natural warmth, while white gold or platinum offers modern contrast for shoppers who favor a cooler look.

The finest rubies in the world come from Burma (now Myanmar), which has a reputation for producing “blood” rubies—a local term for the richest, deepest red with a subtle hint of blue.

These rubies are extremely rare, highly desirable, and most often discovered to be investment-quality gemstones.

At Ernesto Buono, we purchase rubies with care and scrutiny—evaluating color, purity, and origin to ensure your piece represents the highest standard of quality and beauty.

For clients seeking heirloom pieces, Burmese rubies offer the cache of rarity and prestige of origin. Rubies of a carat or more with fine, untreated color are particularly valuable and sought after for heirloom commissions and limited-edition designs.

Ruby is not just a gemstone—it’s a statement of power, passion, and prestige.

For the July-born, or simply for those searching for something that exclaims love without reserve, ruby just interprets bold elegance.

Let’s create something truly remarkable—a handcrafted bespoke ruby jewellery item designed in our Parramatta boutique, made to inspire for generations to come.