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GEM OF THE MONTH
Red Hot Like Fireworks…The Ruby As the traditional June birthstone in Western cultures, rubies have
another popular link with the July's stone of the month is as hot as
4th of July Fireworks! Red, the color of love and passion, is also
the color of the red-hot ruby. The red of the ruby is incomparable,
warm, and fiery.Early cultures believed that rubies held the power of life. Early records about the transport and trading of Rubies can be found in the literature on the North Silk Road. About 200 BC, rubies were carried along this ancient way moving westward from China. In the first century AD, the Roman scholar Pliny included rubies in his Natural History, describing their hardness and density. Ancient Hindus believed that those who offered fine rubies to the god Krishna were granted rebirth as emperors.  Ruby retained its importance with the birth of the western world and became one of the most sought-after gems of European royalty and the upper classes. Many medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love. Today the red-hot ruby graces those born in July, those celebrating their 40th wedding anniversaries, and redheads. The ruby is a perfect way to express the powerful feelings of passion and love. Ask one of our jewelers about rubies and see their beauty up close. Contact us or visit our showroom! |
Location
- 5456 Cottage Hill Road
- Mobile, AL 36609
- 251.661.9846
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Hours
Monday - Friday . 10am to 6pm
Saturday . 10am to 4pm
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