Ruby is the July birthstone – and it’s one of the most coveted of gems. The name is derived from the Latin word ruber, meaning “red” – the color of love and passion. Few things catch the eye like the ...

On top of these symbols, each month gets its own − if not several − gemstones. Here's a guide to July's birthstone. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Moonstone symbolizes love, passion and fertility. July's birthstone is ruby. This gem gets its name from the Latin word "ruber," which means red. This is fitting since rubies are known for their ...

David Yurman’s Artist Series puts exceptional gems front and centre for intricate one-off pieces. It is the yowah opal that takes centre stage in these earrings, embellished with tanzanite, rhodolite ...