July babies (like myself) only have one birthstone and that is the ruby. Ruby is considered as one of the cardinal gems. Meaning that the ruby is one of five …
July Birthstone 2021 – Ruby […]
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The Birthstone for July is the elegant Ruby. A beautiful red gemstone symbolic of passion and energy. It is said to bring success, wealth and bestow good fortune on the wearer.
Harriet Bishop’s poem…
“The gleaming Ruby should adorn,
All those who in July are born,
For thus they’ll be exempt and free,
From lovers doubt and anxiety.”
Harriet Bishop
Made from a variety of corundum minerals which also includes sapphire.
In its purest form, the mineral corundum is colourless. Trace elements that become part of the mineral’s crystal structure cause variations in its colour. Chromium is the trace element that causes ruby’s red, ranging from an orangey-red to a purplish red.
The strength of ruby’s red depends on how much chromium is present—the more chromium, the stronger the red colour. Chromium can also cause fluorescence, which adds to the intensity of the red colour.
Because Ruby colours vary, certain general expressions describe the more desirable colours for this exceptional gemstone. “Pigeon Blood,” is one such term used to describe a particularly intense ruby red colour.
Besides a refined collection of ruby and diamond designs, we can customise most of our jewellery designs to include Rubies. Our bespoke service includes a full and detailed no-obligation quotation based on your preferred design, set with any gemstone combination.
Rubies date back to the first century AD and are also mentioned in the Bible 4 times. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ruby is called ratnaraj, or “king of precious stones.” Due to some rubies being deep red, believed to symbolise blood and be the symbol of life itself.
“Ruby encourages passion and a zest for life. It improves motivation and the setting of realistic goals. It balances the heart and instils confidence. Said to encourage joy, spontaneity, laughter and courage. It promotes positive dreams and stimulates the pineal gland. Aids in retaining wealth and passion.”
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, Harry Winston created genuine ruby slippers set with 4,600 stones. – Courtesy Harry Winston
A range of Ruby gifts is available from both our website and the Ryde showroom.
This delicate and striking Ruby necklace is available in 9ct yellow gold. Hanging from a delicate 16″ gold chain featuring a 4mm stone with a six claw setting. Available for immediate dispatch or collection from our Ryde Showroom.
These ruby and diamond stud earrings contrast beautifully with 9ct yellow gold and white diamonds. Secured to the ear with a post and secure butterfly backs.
Centrally set with an oval measuring 5mm x 4mm, encircled with a halo of 8 – cut diamonds. Crafted in 9ct White Gold. Making the perfect gift for either a July birthday or 40th wedding anniversary.
We would be more than happy to quote you on most of our rings if you wished to add some Ruby glamour to one of our designs! Contact us today with any ideas you have.
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I love the Fourth of July. Any time I can get all my kids together for some quality family time and good food, I’m a happy mom. But the Fourth is also special to me for another reason: It’s a holiday that allows us to celebrate our love for this wonderful country and all the precious freedoms that come from being U.S. citizens.
But freedom means something different to all of us. My youngest children, for example, may see freedom as staying up as late as they want. For college students, freedom may mean an escape from studying, exams, or student loans. But to me, the word “freedom” means so much more.
We all have different ideas when it comes to financial freedom.
Earlier this month, I saw a June 14, 2021, poll released by Franklin Templeton that said respondents “were more likely to find the concept of financial freedom appealing than the concept of retirement, but less likely to consider that goal achievable.”
Those poll results really struck me as odd because I don’t interpret “financially free” as “unimaginably wealthy.” To me, financial freedom is less about buying everything in sight and more about being able to live comfortably while putting my money exactly where I want. It’s about a level of financial independence that can be realized—but only with much preparation and careful planning.
According to Ronald Reagan, you can’t be truly free without financial freedom.
A few years ago, we held a company dinner at U.S. Money Reserve, and in attendance was none other than Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan. We invited Mr. Reagan to speak, and when he did, he said something I found remarkable:
“My father [Ronald Reagan] believed you could not be free without being financially free. Gold makes you financially free.”
—Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan
It seems that to President Reagan, financial freedom meant knowing that a portion of your hard-earned money is securely held in the form of a hard, physical asset that you can hold in your hands and store as you see fit, free from bank or government interference. As America’s Gold Authority, we at U.S. Money Reserve agree—gold can provide a level of reassurance other assets may not.
Financial freedom is possible, and precious metals could help you get there.
This weekend, as you gather with friends and family for barbecues, lawn games, and fireworks, take a moment to really appreciate the freedoms we get to enjoy in the United States of America. It’s truly a blessing to be able to call this country our own and enjoy all the opportunities and benefits that come with being an American.
One of those benefits is the ability to take our future into our own hands and work to achieve financial freedom on our own terms. If, like President Reagan, you decide that gold or other precious metals should become a part of your future, U.S. Money Reserve will be here to help you every step of the way.
As you head into the weekend, we wish you and your family a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Stocks were mixed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining for a fifth straight session to end the day at yet another record closing high. James Camp, Eagle Asset Management Managing Dir. of Strategic Income and Jimmy Lee CEO, The Wealth Consulting Group joined Yahoo Finance Live to discuss.
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(Kitco News) – Do cryptocurrencies lack regulation, and what kind of oversight would work best for this new and complex digital space? These were the topics debated at a lively hearing on crypto, which the House Committee on Financial Services held.
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(Kitco News) – Supply disruptions that began during the outbreak of COVID still linger and continue to cause shortages of physical silver deliveries, driving premiums up, according to Rick Harrison, owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop as featured in the hit reality TV show “Pawn Stars”.
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Photo by Dominik Vanyi on Unsplash Anyone who has a finger on the pulse of the global economic situation has probably heard about inflation lately, especially with the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently discussing the Fed’s view about how much is tolerable and how long it will last. As concerns regarding inflation have risen, so too has chatter about hedges. This makes now a particularly unique time for precious metals and the companies that mine them. Traditionally, assets lik
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