Each month of the year has been assigned a specific gem that have become known as birthstones.

July babies are assigned ruby as their official birthstone.

Birthstones have become easily accessible to those who like to represent their birth month and their stone.

A ruby with a nature background.

However, not many know the real history and meaning behind their specific birthstone.

Rubies have also been connected to health and wealth in centuries past.

Of course, rubies are not limited to those born in July.

A ruby against dark background.

Anyone can wear the beautiful gem and use its believed energetic properties to their advantage.

But, you may feel more drawn to a ruby if you are a July baby.

Ruby ring and earrings.