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For those who were born in the month of July the Ruby is the traditional birthstone. The history, myths, legends and folklore surrounding the magical properties of different birthstones have been handed down through the ages and from different civilisations.
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www.birthstones.org.uk/july-birthstone.htm
www.birthstones.org.uk/july-birthstone.htm
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July's Birthstone: Ruby ; Birthstone Properties: Fire and emotion ; Alternative Birthstone: Sapphire ... The history of ruby mining dates back more than 2,500 years ago, and today the coveted gemstone is found in Burma, Thailand, Kenya, Tanzania, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, Cambodia, Kenya, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Pakistan,
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The ruby is steeped in history. Ruby is July's birthstone and is named the King of Gems. Its history is recorded as far back as the Bible and ancient Sanskrit writings. The name ruby is derived from the Latin word for red – rubrum.
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www.jewelry-paideia.com/reference/ref-gemstone-ruby-1.php
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The 167-carat Edwardes Ruby was donated to the British Museum of Natural History in 1887 by John Ruskin. This 167-carat gem was named in honor of Major-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes (1819-68) who saved British rule in India during the years of the Indian Mutiny.
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www.cwjewelers.com/stoneruby.htm
www.cwjewelers.com/stoneruby.htm
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･ 1 View a variety of rubies before you pick one. Notice the qualities that appeal to you in stone cut... ･ 2 View loose (unset) rubies to learn the level of clarity for which you are looking. Like emeralds, rubies... ･ 3 Examine individual...
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Ruby - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The red color is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber , Lat...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby
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RUBY JULY BIRTHSTONE; SUCCESS, DEVOTION, INTEGRITY, FREEDOM ... LORE Red stones like ruby cured hemorrhage and inflammatory disorders ... HISTORY Timor Ruby given to Queen Victoria in 1851 was really a red spinel...
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www.babyinfo.freeservers.com/baby/ruby.html
www.babyinfo.freeservers.com/baby/ruby.html
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Only recent technology has enabled us to definitively distinguish ruby from its colorful "twins." Throughout history, ... In addition to its place as July's birthstone, ruby is also a recommended gift for couples celebrating their 15th or 40th wedding anniversary. According to Hindu legend, ruby was the zodiacal gem...
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www.saudiebay.com/jic/rubies-history.htm
www.saudiebay.com/jic/rubies-history.htm
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Birthstone History and Lore;; | Garnet | Amethyst | Aquamarine | Diamond | Emerald | Alexandrite | ; | Ruby | Peridot | Sapphire | Opal | Topaz | Blue Zircon |
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www.pearyhs.org/bdayclub/lore.htm
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