RUBY: THE JULY STONE OF FIRE, COURAGE AND PASSION
Deep, saturated, and full of life, Ruby is the stone of vitality, courage, and unwavering love. It's a stone that fuels passion — not just romantic passion, but the drive that pushes us to lead, to act, and to keep going.
RUBY THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Ancient warriors wore Ruby into battle, believing it granted protection and even invincibility. In ancient Burma, legend went a step further, claiming that a Ruby inserted beneath the skin would make a warrior unbeatable.
In Hindu tradition, Ruby was named the "King of Gems," a stone fit for royalty and offered to the gods as a symbol of devotion. Along the Silk Road, Ruby was traded as early as 200 BC, prized by merchants and nobility across continents long before modern gemology gave it a name.
To this day, the most coveted Rubies in the world come from Myanmar, prized for a color so rich and saturated it's earned its own name: "pigeon blood" red.
RUBY + NUMEROLOGY
Ruby vibrates with the energy of Number 3, the frequency of expression, emotion, and life force in motion. And like all the stones we work with, Ruby's energy is even more powerful when paired with your personal numerology.
Whereas Moonstone teaches us to trust a cycle and Emerald teaches us to stabilize before we open the heart, Ruby asks something different of us: to move. It's the energy of stepping into a new role, starting the project, having the hard conversation, choosing yourself.
WHY WE USE RUBY
At LOVE SARO, we recommend Ruby to clients who are craving momentum. If you are feeling a little stagnant, a little too settled, or are ready to remember their spark, this is an incredible stone to work with. It dissolves old, tired perspectives and puts rose-tinted glasses over our eyes
It's a stone we return to for anyone stepping into a bold transition, whether that's a new relationship, a new chapter, or simply a renewed commitment to living with more heart.
Energetically, Ruby is connected to the root chakra. It is deeply activating and channels passion toward purpose. We often hear from clients that Ruby doesn't just accessorize a moment of change, it seems to accelerate it.
WHAT MAKES A HIGH-QUALITY RUBY
Rubies range from soft pinkish-red to deep, vivid crimson, but the most prized stones carry that intensely saturated "pigeon blood" red with hints of purple or blue undertone and strong fluorescence. Clarity, cut, and origin all shape a Ruby's value; while inclusions are common, the finest stones are eye-clean or close to it, with a brilliance that seems to glow from within.
Also, Ruby and Sapphire are actually the same mineral!
STONE SYNERGY: RUBY WITH OTHER GEMSTONES
RUBY + DIAMOND Diamond amplifies whatever it's paired with, and against Ruby's fire that means turning up the volume on courage and vitality. Ruby’s bold energy fuels passion and resilience, while Diamond’s clarity promotes wise decision-making and emotional healing. Together, they are believed to boost inner and outer beauty, vitality, and a sense of purpose.
RUBY + PINK TOURMALINE Ruby brings bold, activating fire, while Pink Tourmaline brings gentle emotional healing to the Heart Chakra. Together they create a piece that lets you move forward with strength without leaving tenderness behind — perfect for someone stepping into something new while still healing from what came before.
RUBY + CITRINE Both stones carry a solar, energizing quality. Ruby fuels passion and root-level vitality while Citrine, tied to the Solar Plexus, brings confidence and abundance. Worn together, this pairing supports anyone building something — a business, a new routine, a new version of themselves — from the ground up.
