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What is the Birthstone for July?
Giving a piece of jewelry containing a birthstone gem will bring the wearer with good luck and protection. Monthly birthstones symbolize the month of birth according to the Gregorian Calendar. What is the Birth stone for July? The following old poem
provides the answer! And this page provides some information about the
meaning of the July gem stone, the color, symbolism and significance of
this lovely birth stone:
July Birthstone
poem - the Ruby
"The gleaming
Ruby should adorn,
All those who in July are born,
For thus they'll be exempt and free,
From lover's doubts and anxiety."
July Birthstone - Properties of the Ruby
For those who were born in the month of July the Ruby is the
traditional birthstone. The July birthstone poem reflects some of the
properties with which the Ruby is associated - devotion, integrity,
courage and happiness. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for
the July Birthstone Ruby are vitality, confidence and strength. The healing properties of
the July birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems
relating to the blood and infection and increasing positive thought
patterns. The Ruby is also
used to enhance energy, generosity and to bring prosperity and success.
July Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs are an astrological version
of birthstones in addition to the twelve calendar months. The July
birthstone of the Ruby is considered to be the birthstone for
Cancer (The sign of the Crab) and relate to those born between
June 22-July 22. The Zodiac sign of Cancer also responds to Emerald,
Sardonyx, Ruby, Pearl and Moonstone.
July Birthstone -
Where are Rubies found?
The popular July Birthstone of the Ruby is found in the following
countries:
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Burma, Thailand,
Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, Cambodia, Afghanistan and India
July Birthstone - the Color of the Ruby
The traditional color associated with the Ruby is the deep red color
and was strongly favored as a popular gem in Victorian jewelry. The
meaning of colors through the ages represented many aspects of life.
Social, religious, biblical and Christian symbolism were all reflected
in the color Red! The symbolic meaning of the color red was was of fire
and was associated with power and importance.
Definition of the
Ruby, the July Birthstone
Definition of Ruby, the July birth stone: The word Ruby is derived
from the Latin word "ruber" which means "red" which
reflecting the color of the stone. A precious stone of a carmine red
color, sometimes verging to violet. It is a red crystallized variety of
corundum. The Ruby
is a member of the Corundum (aluminum oxide) family. Crystal structure
of the Ruby, the July birthstone, is Hexagonal (trigonal), dipyramidal.
Rubies are extremely hard, second only to diamonds.
July Birth stone - the History of the Ruby
For those who were born in the month of July the Ruby is the
traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore
surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been
handed down through the ages and from different civilisations. This
subject has been documented separately in the History of Birthstones section
which can be accessed by the link at the top of the page.
July Birth stone
poem - the Ruby
"The gleaming
Ruby should adorn,
All those who in July are born,
For thus they'll be exempt and free,
From lover's doubts and anxiety."
July - Birth Stone -
Gemstone - Birthday - Ruby - Zodiac - Sign - Date - Month - Gemstone -
Gem - Chart - Color Facts Information
Guide - Zodiac - History - Ruby - Symbolism -
Significance - Birth - Stone - July
July
Birthstone
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