{"title":"July Birthstone - Ruby","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew gemstones stop you in your tracks quite like a ruby. That deep, vivid red — warm and intense and impossible to overlook — has been coveted by royalty and collectors for centuries. In some parts of the world, the word for ruby and the word for red are the same. It's that defining.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine rubies can surpass even diamonds in value. They're among the rarest coloured gemstones on earth, which means every piece is genuinely something to hold onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ruby?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA colour that speaks for itself\u003c\/strong\u003e — Rubies range from deep crimson to vivid scarlet, and they sit beautifully in both yellow gold and white metal settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA stone with centuries of reverence\u003c\/strong\u003e — Worn as a talisman of courage, passion, and good fortune across cultures for thousands of years. Kings wore rubies into battle. Lovers gave them as pledges. That history doesn't disappear when you put one on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptionally durable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Second only to diamond in hardness, ruby is one of the most resilient gemstones you can wear — made for everyday life, not just special occasions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor the people who deserve the best\u003c\/strong\u003e — July birthdays, 40th wedding anniversaries, or anyone in your life who you want to give something truly extraordinary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA ruby is a gift that says exactly what words sometimes can't. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eGet in touch\u003c\/a\u003e if you'd like help finding the right one.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/0263\/0756\/collections\/2048_x_2048.jpg?v=1779237269","url":"https:\/\/thegemcentre.com.au\/collections\/july-birthstone-ruby.oembed","provider":"The Gem Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}