Plus, the modern alternative July birthstone that has emerged.

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The ancient Sanskrit word for ruby translates approximately to “king of ...

The birthstone for July is the ruby. The good news is that rubies are beautiful. The bad news is that they'll cost you a ...

Birthstones and their vivid colors have long been a way to connect your birth month with rare and unique gemstones. They are a meaningful gift for mom, a friend, spouse, or family member during a ...

Many people reserve ruby jewelry for special occasions, thinking the stone is too special to wear every day. But there are beautiful contemporary designs out there, making rubies perfect to wear with ...