The birthstone for July is ruby, whose vibrant red hue perfectly encapsulates the spirit of this sultry summer month, when days are long, hot, and intense. These rich red gemstones, known as "the ...

Ruby has been a noteworthy and symbolic gem from ancient times through this modern time. The vibrant red rubies represent qualities such as nobility, purity, and passion. Let’s look at the various ...

Jewels, birthstones, gemstones—so many names for the glitzy, glamorous stones so many of us love to wear each and every day. This got us thinking: Is there a difference between jewels and gems? To ...

Vedic astrology suggests gemstones can channel planetary energies to amplify beneficial influences and pacify malefic ones, ...

A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a “ruby seed” in situ – in a platinum ring. Sofie is a ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Rubies, known to be the symbol of love and romance, are also the most ...