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July Birthstone Poem

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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:
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 symbolisms were all reflected in the color
Red! The symbolic meaning of the color red 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.

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