If you have a July birthday girl to buy for, we have only one word for you: rubies.     July’s birthstone, the ruby, has been collected and valued since at least 600 BC, when they were being mined in what is known today as Myanmar (Burma).  The ruby evokes images of royalty, and it’s considered the king of all precious stones   According to The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, and Love is in the Earth: A Kaleidoscope of Crystals by Melody, the ruby is known as a stone of nobility, said to gather and amplify energy while promoting and stimulating mental concentration. The ruby encourages its bearer to “follow your bliss.”  As a talisman, believers in the metaphysical properties of gemstones say that a ruby improve your chances of succeeding in disputes, while at the same time it encourages gentleness and discourages violence.  The beloved ruby is considered a protection stone, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually.   It is also considered one of the most desirable gemstones on earth, worn famously by Elizabeth Taylor, Queen Catherine of Aragon (Henry VIII’s first wife), Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth, Josephine Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette.   Like choosing any fine gem stone, choosing beautiful ruby jewelry for your July birthday girl requires a bit of homework so you know what to look for. The intense, luminescent red of a high quality ruby has a built-in “wow” factor that catches the eye, and looks elegant in casual or formal attire.   Consider a beautiful pair of ruby earrings, or a ruby pendant for her birthday surprise. A diamond and ruby ring could sweep her right off her feet, if that is the effect you’re going for. Remember, you can add to her ruby jewelry collection over the years, with beautiful ruby and diamond jewelry that will make her feel special every day.   This year, let your July birthday girl know how special she is with a beautiful piece of ruby jewelry that she will cherish for a lifetime.   ###