The fiery red colored Ruby is the gemstone for those born in the summer month of July. Rubies are also the birthstone for Capricorn according to Indian astrology and are said to strengthen the cosmic benefits of the Sun. Ruby gemstones are speculated to rouse imagination, wisdom and warmth, and also improves the qualities of independence, confidence along with increased spirituality.
Rubies or Manik represents the planet Sun, therefore people with strong astrological connections with the Sun are enormously profited. The best Rubies are known to produce enthusiasm and bring spark in the human instinct. It takes away bitterness and misery from an individual's character. It is accepted that the gemstone is compelling enough in safeguarding a person from evil spirits, along with enhancing his or her financial stability .
The highest quality rubies should be transparent with amazing color , usually mined from Burma , and can actually be as valuable as diamondsand even more so, due to its extreme rarity.
The perfect Ruby gemstone will usually have no visible internal inclusions and will showcase a uniform fiery red color throughout the stone.
While any stone size is considered to beneficial, but to experience profound benefits, the birthstone size should be a minimum 1/10thof your actual body weight. (e.g. 60 kg body weight = 6 ct gemstone)
Since medieval times, Ruby gemstone or Manik have been considered as the King of Gemstones and is considered to be a protective gemstone providing the wearer with astrological benefits such as invulnerability and preserved health. In addition to this, Ruby gemstones also rouse creativity, knowledge and friendship, and enhancing the sense of freedom, confidence and increased spirituality. It is believed that Rubies worn by men signified manhood and nobility and were said to invoke passion and power for women. It also improves blood circulation and is considered to be one of the major perceived medical benefits of Ruby .