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The birthstone for July, the ruby is the red variety of the mineral corundum. Historically, it has symbolized love and passion, considered an aid to firm friendship, and believed to ensure beauty. It can range in color from purplish or bluish red to a yellowish red, but the finest color is a vivid, almost pure spectral red with a very faint undertone of blue, as seen in Burmese rubies, which are considered the finest. The ruby is a very brilliant stone and is also a very hard, durable, and wearable stone.
Garnet is January's birthstone. A hard, durable, often very brilliant stone, it's available in many colors other than the classic deep red, including green, yellow, orange, pink and violet. Garnet occurs in certain shades of red that have been taken for some varieties of ruby. In yellow, it has been confused with precious topaz. In fact, garnets can be found in almost every color and shade except blue.
Throughout history, the pearl, with its warm inner glow and shimmering iridescence, has been one of the most highly prized and sought after gems. In ancient Rome, pearls were considered the ultimate symbol of wealth and social standing. The Greeks held the pearl in high esteem for both its unrivaled beauty and its association with love and marriage.
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