Birthstone July: The Ruby

The oldest written report about rubies indicates that these were already won in ancient times in Burma. From there they were traded and ended up with the Egyptians and the Greeks. Robins have been extremely popular since that time. Due to the deep red color, the ruby ​​radiates something royal. However, rubies are also available in purple/bluish to orange -red tones. The clearest and precious kind of ruby ​​is the 'Burmese Ruby', which, due to its full red color, evokes a bit of blue feelings of wealth and passion. The Burmese Ruby is only won in the Mogok Valley Mines in Myanmar.

Over the centuries, various myths have been created over the ruby. Eastern legends described the ruby ​​as the deepest drop of blood of the heart of mother nature. The gem would also change color: with approaching disaster, the ruby ​​would get darker and if this disaster would disappear, the ruby ​​would become lighter again.

Magic forces were also attributed to the ruby. For example, wearing a ruby ​​promoting your physical health: wearing a ruby ​​would contribute to healing infections and improving your immune system. In addition, the Robijn would give you courage and authority and bring your luck in the financial field. A powerful gem!

Robins are still very popular and they are worn a lot. A famous ruby ​​is the DeLong Star Ruby, which can be found in the American Museum of National History in New York. This ruby ​​was stolen in 1964, but after paying $ 25,000 ransom, the ruby ​​was found in a telephone booth.