Alright, so I wanted to share a little something I went through the other day. Someone popped the question – you know, “what’s the July birthstone?” – and I gotta admit, for a second there, I drew a blank. Or, well, not a total blank, but I wasn’t 100% sure, like you sometimes are with these things.
So, my first step, obviously, was to just look it up. Quick search, nothing fancy. And boom, Ruby. That was the first thing that hit my screen. Easy peasy, I thought. Job done. But then, you know how these things go. One search leads to another if you’re a bit curious.
I started seeing bits and pieces about other stones, maybe some historical alternatives, or what they call “secondary” stones. That’s where it can get a bit messy, right? You think you have a straight answer, and then there’s all this extra info. For July, though, it seemed pretty consistent. Most sources, reliable ones, were all pointing to Ruby. It wasn’t like some months where you have three different options and everyone argues about it.
So, I dug in a bit more on this Ruby thing. Turns out, it’s been the go-to for July for ages. They call it the “king of gems,” which sounds pretty grand. And it’s all about stuff like passion, love, courage. The usual things you’d expect from a vibrant red stone, I guess. I also checked if there were any big “modern vs. traditional” debates for July, and it seems Ruby holds strong in both camps, which simplifies things.
I did see a whisper here and there about Onyx or even Turquoise being linked to July way back when, or in different traditions, but honestly, for practical purposes, if someone asks for the July birthstone today, Ruby is the answer you give. It’s the one that’s officially recognized by most of the big gem and jewelry groups.
So, that was my little research adventure. Started with a simple question, and ended up confirming that, yes, July is all about that fiery red Ruby. It’s good to refresh the memory on these things, or in my case, actually nail it down properly. Just wanted to share my process in case anyone else was wondering or getting mixed signals out there!
