Ruby is the birthstone for July and it is also given on the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.
Ruby is such a special stone, it is connected to the base chakra, so it really is the foundation of us. It is responsible for our sense of safety and security. Rubies are said to attract new love and it is a stone of manifestation and will support the retention of wealth.
Ruby is said to have the ability to inspire courage, prosperity and will enhance your motivation.
Rubies are said to promote generosity, creativity, spirituality, wisdom and prosperity, while lending protection to the wearer. Ruby is useful for increasing cheerfulness and enhances intuition; it is a crystal of restoration and survival.
If you'd like to understand more about the Chakras and how they relate to gemstones, then take a look at our blog post.