Ruby Heart Pendant

Large natural Ruby in Heart Shaped Sterling setting. Pendant measure .75 in. on 18 sterling chain

Ruby is the birthstone for July and the gem for the 15th and 40th anniversaries.

Ruby is gem-quality red corundum. The color comes from traces of chromium. All other color varieties of gem-quality corundum are referred to as sapphire. Depending on the chromium and iron content, rubies have a color range that includes pinkish, purplish, orangey, and brownish reds. 

Rubies are associated with love, anger, passion, danger, and romance. Rubies have long been associated with protecting one’s assets. In 1365, Sir John Mandeville wrote a book of his travels and wrote that he’d heard that ‘Once a man had touched the four corners of his land with his Ruby, then his house, vineyard and orchard would be protected from lightning, tempests and poor harvest’.

Please be aware that due to differences in monitor settings, color may vary slightly.