Monday, July 11, 2011

MONDAY'S MESSAGE: July's Birthstone is Ruby


Above: A round ruby is the centerpiece of this contemporary 18K cocktail ring custom designed by Craig Brady.

A ruby is a red sapphire. Traditionally a symbol of passionate love, rubies are nearly as hard and often more expensive than diamonds. Hindus believed that a fine ruby could boil water! The Black Prince's ruby in the British Crown Jewels is really a very fine natural spinel.

Below: Two pear-shaped rubies with diamond accents are the focal points in this 18K infinity pin custom designed by Craig Brady.

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