the traditional July birthstone, but it is also the traditional 15th, 40th, and 80th wedding anniversary gemstone, which is why, gifting your spouse ruby jewelry on these anniversaries is a great idea. The name of this gemstone comes from the Latin word “Rubeus” which can be roughly translated to “red.”The July birthstone, ruby, also has a history with Hinduism and India in general. The Sanskrit word for ruby was Ratnaraj, which meant “king of precious stones”. Vedic astrologers recommended people with strong sun placements to wear ruby since it would give them blessings of the sun god Surya. Also, in medieval times, Hindus offered rubies to the Hindu God Krishna, hoping that Krishna’s blessing would enable them to be born as emperors and kings in their next births. Ruby jewelry is said to improve the blood circulation of the body, also helping it to detoxify. Ruby can also be used in treating mild fevers and acute infections. It is said that rubies offer protection by encouraging a positive state of mind, allowing the wearer of ruby jewelry to be courageous even in the toughest situations.
