Rubies

Ruby – July’s Birthstone
Hardness: 9.0 (Diamonds 10.0)
Legends & Lore: Associated with love, passion and romance. Believed to bestow wisdom, health and luck in gambling. The Ruby is commonly accepted as the stone of happiness, healing, prosperity, devotion and courage. This passionate stone can also facilitate romance, enthusiasm and excitement. It is an energizer and is therefore considered generally stimulating. This stone also fosters generosity, prosperity and leadership ability.