July birthstone pendants feature ruby, a corundum mineral prized for its deep red color and impressive 9.0 Mohs hardness rating. This makes ruby second only to diamond in durability. Our collection of 28,529 pendants pairs natural ruby stones with .925 sterling silver settings, ranging from $16 to $11,402. Each piece ships free within the US. Ruby forms under intense heat and pressure in metamorphic rock, with notable deposits in Myanmar, Thailand, and Mozambique. The red coloring comes from trace amounts of chromium within the crystal structure.
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Ruby is the birthstone for July. It is a variety of the mineral corundum with a 9.0 Mohs hardness rating, making it one of the most durable gemstones available.
Ruby symbolizes vitality, courage, and love in traditional gemstone lore. Ancient warriors wore ruby for protection, and many cultures linked the red stone to life force and emotional strength.
Yes, ruby is well suited for daily wear due to its 9.0 Mohs hardness. It resists scratches and chips better than most other colored gemstones.