A Ruby for Protection

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July babies, if you're anything like me you've often wondered why your birthstone couldn't have been, say, a diamond or even an aquamarine or a sapphire. Not to say the ruby isn't or can't be a beautiful stone, but I just have a ton of ruby jewellery from when I was a kid--including a snake ring with a ruby eye that still scares the bejeesus out of me--that's not exactly au courant. But when I happened upon this ruby ring from Erica Weiner it started me thinking:

Derived from a 19th century Scottish design the mirror image of the letters reads "May it watch o'er you." Cute, no? So I decided to see what other ruby jewellery I could scrounge up just in cause M is a little short on birthday gift ideas. I'm all for helping a dude out. For other modern birthstone designs check out Refinery29, for more ruby ideas read on.

Brian Danielle Ruby Hamsa Necklace

Kenneth Jay Lane Ruby Dream Cocktail Ring

KatDesignsNYC Once Bitten Multi Strand Necklace

The Sutra Ruby Chandelier Earrings

Melinda Maria Ruby Cigar Ring

Sky Dreams Ruby Tanzanite Necklace

Wendy Mink Ruby Cluster Drop Earrings

Anita Ko Diamond and Ruby Snake (eek!) Ring

Calico Juno Olive Jade O Pendant Necklace

MINU Jewels Ruby Jade Double Bracelet

Most Wanted Designs by Carlos Souza Cross Necklace

Gara Danielle July Birth Month Necklace

Lulieyal Glass Framed Ruby Glass Earrings

Of course, if jewellery isn't on the agenda this birthday I wouldn't mind getting something with red soles either...

What's your birthstone? Do you like it?



EDITED: I just heard the horrible news about Marija at Holding Court.
She was such a lovely person who will be missed by many.
My heart and prayers go out to her family.

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