{"title":"July Birthstone: Ruby","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is the July Birthstone?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe July birthstone is \u003cstrong\u003eruby\u003c\/strong\u003e — the rich red stone traditionally associated with passion, vitality and confidence. Called the \"king of gems\" in ancient Sanskrit texts, ruby has symbolized life force and fearless hearts for thousands of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRuby Meaning \u0026amp; Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn crystal practice, ruby is traditionally linked to vitality and passion — a stone of warmth, courage and wholehearted living. Old lore held that ruby deepened in colour when its wearer was in good spirits, and warriors carried it as a talisman of invincibility and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractitioners associate ruby with the heart's fire: motivation, confidence and the energy to pursue what matters. Its red — the purest, most saturated red in the gem world — has made it the definitive stone of love and power across cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear Your Birthstone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ruby pendant makes a striking July birthday gift — bold, romantic and unmistakably personal. A ruby bracelet brings the stone's warm vitality to everyday wear. Ruby jewellery also suits anniversaries: it is the traditional stone of passionate, enduring love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Cleansing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is exceptionally hard (9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond) and easy to care for: remove before sports and housework as with all fine jewellery, and clean with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleansing:\u003c\/strong\u003e rest them overnight on a Clear Quartz cluster — the simplest daily reset. For a deeper cleanse, try our Herkimer Diamond water method: soak a Herkimer Diamond in water for a few hours, then rest your crystal in the water for 10–30 minutes. Moonlight around the full moon is a good tool-free alternative. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crystale.co\/en\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-properly-purify-cleanse-and-reset-you-crystals\"\u003eRead our full cleansing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid salt water — it can permanently dull or damage the stone's surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the July birthstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby — the rich red stone traditionally associated with passion, vitality and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear a different month's birthstone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Many people wear a loved one's birthstone, choose a stone for its traditional associations rather than its month, or simply follow what they are drawn to. There are no rules — only personal meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between ruby and garnet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are red birthstones — garnet for January, ruby for July. Ruby (a variety of corundum) is harder and typically a purer, more vivid red; garnet is usually a deeper wine red. In lore, ruby carries the fiercer reputation: the stone of passion and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/birthstone-crystals\"\u003ebirthstone crystals by month\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"紅寶石設計手鏈","title":"Ruby Design Bracelet","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670420463771,"sku":"RBB22090V","price":2186.8,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBB22090V.jpg?v=1744099723"},{"product_id":"紅寶石設計手鏈-1","title":"Ruby Design Bracelet","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670421938331,"sku":"RBB22090V-1","price":2186.8,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBB22090V-1...jpg?v=1744099722"},{"product_id":"紅寶石項鏈","title":"Ruby Necklace","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670424952987,"sku":"RBN1650V","price":638.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBN1650V..jpg?v=1744099721"},{"product_id":"紅寶石吊墜","title":"Ruby Pendant","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670427902107,"sku":"RBP14980V","price":3388.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBP14980V........jpg?v=1744099720"},{"product_id":"紅寶石水滴吊墜","title":"Ruby Waterdrop Pendant","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670430130331,"sku":"RBP25020V","price":3168.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBP25020V.....jpg?v=1744099719"},{"product_id":"紅寶石耳環","title":"Ruby Earring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670436094107,"sku":"RBE12530U","price":1042.8,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/rbe12530u.jpg?v=1744099719"},{"product_id":"紅寶石耳環-1","title":"Ruby Earring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670444351643,"sku":"RBE13730R","price":1848.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/rbe12580u.jpg?v=1744099718"},{"product_id":"紅寶石鑲工手鏈","title":"Ruby Bracelet","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670448054427,"sku":"RBB816309","price":14080.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBB816309.jpg?v=1744099716"},{"product_id":"紅寶石耳環-2","title":"Ruby Earring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670450610331,"sku":"RBE23618Q","price":2010.8,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBE23618Q.jpg?v=1744099715"},{"product_id":"紅寶石耳環-3","title":"Ruby Earring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670452773019,"sku":"RBE33732Q","price":1848.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBE33732Q.jpg?v=1744099714"},{"product_id":"紅寶石橢圓吊墜","title":"Ruby Oval Pendant","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670463914139,"sku":"RBP64032J","price":2186.8,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBP64032J.jpg?v=1744099713"},{"product_id":"紅寶石橢圓戒指","title":"Ruby Oval Ring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670468927643,"sku":"RBR64255A","price":3828.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/RBR64255A...jpg?v=1744099712"},{"product_id":"紅寶石橢圓吊墜-1","title":"Ruby+Sapphire Ring","description":"","brand":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41670470631579,"sku":"RBR63502","price":3828.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/7198\/8891\/products\/rbr63502...._..jpg?v=1744099711"}],"url":"https:\/\/crystale.co\/en-global\/collections\/july-birthstone.oembed","provider":"CRYSTALE 天然水晶專門店","version":"1.0","type":"link"}