About Ruby

Ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum, colored by trace amounts of chromium. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, it’s one of the most durable natural gemstones on Earth—making it an ideal choice for everyday wear, heirloom pieces, and engagement jewelry.

What sets ruby apart isn’t just its color—it’s its history, rarity, and sheer power to captivate.

Rubies are among the most valuable gemstones ever sold. One 25-carat ruby ring fetched $32.4 million, setting a record at over $1.25 million per carat. These stones hold value across cultures, markets, and millennia.

The name “ruby” comes from the Latin ruber, meaning red, but in Sanskrit, it’s called Ratnaraj—“King of Gems.” Rubies have been mined since at least 600 AD in Burma (now Myanmar), and likely traded even earlier along the ancient Silk Road. These stones are woven into the story of human civilization, symbolizing power, protection, and passion across empires.

✨ Bonus fact: Natural ruby fluoresces bright red under long-wave UV light, thanks to its chromium content. It’s a simple and beautiful test of authenticity.

Ruby is also the birthstone for July, making it a powerful and enduring gift for summer-born souls.

❤️ Shop our Ruby collection and hold a piece of deep Earth fire in your hands.