Heart Ruby Ring

Since we saw Dorothy use them to break free of her dream and get back home to Kansas (and possibly for a few years earlier than that!), rubies have been etched in our psyches as one of the most romantic and potent of gemstones. Rubies area red variety of corundum (other varieties of the exact same mineral are called sapphires), and rank almost as highly as diamonds for durability and wear resistance, scoring 9 out of 10 on the Mohs hardness scale. Ruby was also the basis for the first ever successful laser, one of the tools of the last century that has allowed us such rapid technological advances. But most importantly, especially to you, it is the birthstone for July! Birthstones are a lovely, easy way to personalize a gift for your loved ones. We have a look at some of our favourite ruby gifts for July birthdays.

Ruby Drop Earrings

Ruby and Crystal Drop Earrings

Ruby Huggie Earrings

Ruby Eternity Ring

Ruby Stud Earrings

Ruby and Diamond Pendant

Rubies are now quite a rare stone (being only one color variety of a single mineral), and usually run towards the luxury end of the scale for birthday gifts. For most people, it is those closest to you that are more likely to see genuine rubies on their birthday … usually close enough that a ring with a little love heart on it is not presumptuous at all! The ring at the beginning of the article is the perfect romantic gift for July birthdays, set with a generously sizes .40cy heart cut ruby and two high quality G color brilliant cut diamonds. The prong setting helps ensure the stone stands out, and the 18ct white gold base is durable, beautiful, and suitable for all skin types. The band width is a super slim 1.9mm, and can be easily re-sized for useability throughout all different stages of life!

For something a little bit less personal, but every bit as unique and luxurious, we love the ruby and diamond drop earrings at right. Their simple style makes them suitable for both evening and everyday wear, yet they have a very individual look, with the pear cut, prong set rubies. The rubies themselves have a combined weight of .37ct, while the six diamonds total .5ct in weight altogether. White gold again ensures durability and suitability for all skin types.

However, rubies aren’t only for the smoking-jacket wearers, and light-your-cigar-with-a-hundred-dollar-bill-ers among us! Rubies that have a more delicate, transparent color are often valued lower than deeper colored stones (although really color is down to personal preference). These ruby and crystak drop earrings are one of the most affordable genuine ruby pieces in the collection and also one of the most popular. They measure 4.8mm in length, and feature 12mm red pear cut rubies at the bottom. The stones are set on sterling silver, and free shipping across Australia makes them even more affordable!

A lovely way to enjoy a high gemstone weight of rubies at a lower price is through the pieces that utilize a glittering array of smaller stones, rather than one large one. Huggie earrings are a lovely option for July birthdays, for anyone from sisters, to romantic partners and even inlaws. The huggie earrings at right have a total of ten stones with a combined weight of 1.15ct - yet they are less expensive than the ring which incorporates a single 0.4ct stone! They are channel set for security, with 18ct white gold as the base again.

If you love the glittering look of the smaller stones, and are looking for a romantic birthday gift this July, the eternity ring at right is a gorgeous choice! The ring has 35 natural red rubies set around the outside, on a white gold band of around 3.2mm width. The gemstones have a combined weight of 3.32ct. If you like, you can see a 360 degree view of this ring before buying - just find the product within the category, click on it and scroll down to see a 360 degree G-view! Please note that larger finger sizes may cost more, for this design.

Earringaare a lovely all round gift, and the simple stud style earrings at right bring the gorgeous deep red of higher priced rubies together with a very reasonable price tag! The rubies have a combined gemstone weight of .7ct, and the stones are set on rubies’ favourite metal - 18ct white gold. These oval cut ruby earrings are suitable for everyday wear, with their dainty sizing and easily coordinated style.

Rubies are also gorgeous in a pendant setting, where their romantic fire looks very dramatic alongside brunette, black-haired and olive skinned palettes. The pendant at right is a gorgeous example, with its .26ct stone in an unusual cut, as well as 24 diamonds with a combined weight of .14ct. The pendant is made in white gold, and is a stand-alone item - so if your giftee has a favorite chain, this can slide straight on! It also enjoys free shipping across Australia.

Rubies are a gorgeous luxury item, but there are plenty of options for birthstone gifts for July birthdays that are accessible for everybody. Keep browsing now in the ruby jewelry section, and if you need any help navigating the site or choosing a gift, we are only as far away as the Live Help link at the right of screen.