Ruby is the July birthstone. Strongly believed that ruby has the power to mend broken friendships, reconcile lovers and strengthen ties between them. “Ruby” the name is derived from that Latin word “ruber”, meaning “red”. The best color of the birthstone for July is a deep red with a hint of purple, called “pigeon’s blood” in the trade. Red is the color of most intense emotions like love and anger, passion and fury. Rubies are the red variety of corundum (which also includes sapphires) and have been cherished for its red colour for centuries. Ruby gets its color from trace amounts of the element chromium. Historically, ruby has influenced numerous cultures. In ancient China, the ruby was used as a cure from grief, evil thoughts, and conflicts. All the religious books mentioned about Ruby.
The search for the July birthstone starts in Myanmar (Burma). This is the oldest recorded source of the rubies. For more than five centuries, The Mogok region of Myanmar has produced some of the most sought-after rubies. The Nawata Ruby which was reportedly found in 1990 in the Dattaw mine in the Mogok region, Myanmar (Burma), weighing 496.5 carats. Many of the world’s most famous rubies come from Myanmar.
Since the late 20th century, Vietnam has been another essential source for the July birthstone. The Luc Yen region in northern Vietnam, where rainforest-clad mountains rise over broad paddy fields, produces rubies of red to purplish red color. Mozambique is an important new source for the July birthstone. This African nation is home to the prolific mines at Montepuez.
Early ruby deposits were found in Sri Lanka, later in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Thailand. The 20th century brought many new ruby-producing countries to the forefront with discoveries in East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar, and Mozambique), Tajikistan, Vietnam, and Greenland. Rubies are frequently heat treated to remove purplish pattern, leaving a purer red. The process can also remove “silk” that cause a gem to appear lighter in tone. However, rubies subjected to lattice diffusion treatment and dyeing.
High-quality, untreated rubies are a rarity; beautiful specimens continue to be some of the most coveted gems sold at auction and by leading jewellery houses. For more detailed information about July’s birthstone, you can find the Ceylon Gem Connect. We can supply any amount of Ruby. Ceylon gem connect bear fulcrum of gem trading, Sri Lanka. The customer can gain their preference by cyber shopping no matter where they are. Holding a significant diversification of precious stones, Ceylon gem connects offers vivid colors of gemstones, cuts in unique shapes, affordable price collection for measurement of gems. We are dealing with many countries and providing standard gemstones with affordable prices. You can make your choice accordance with your budget.