If the sapphire is the calm of the heavens, the ruby is the fire of the blood. It is corundum, sister to the sapphire, but touched by chromium that fills it with the deepest red — and in the finest stones, a red so vivid and alive it is known by the name of a pigeon's blood. Across the ancient world, no color was more powerful, and the ruby was crowned the king of gems.
The most legendary rubies have come from the Mogok valley of Burma, now Myanmar, where for centuries stones of astonishing intensity have been drawn from the earth. To the peoples of the East, the ruby was a stone of life itself, its color the color of the heart, of vitality, of the flame that animates all living things. Warriors wore rubies into battle believing they granted courage and protection, and it was said that a fine ruby could not be concealed, for its inner fire would always shine through.
Throughout history the ruby has symbolized passion, courage, and love in its most intense form — a love that burns rather than merely glows. Kings and emperors sought it as a token of power and protection, and lovers exchanged it as the ultimate declaration of devotion. It was believed to bring vitality, confidence, and good fortune to its wearer — a stone that quickens the spirit.
As the birthstone of July, the ruby carries the warmth of high summer, a promise of passion, energy, and a heart fully alive. It has long been given to celebrate deep love and enduring commitment — the boldest of all the colored gems.
At D Asghar, we regard the ruby with the reverence it has always commanded. We seek that living red, the fire within, and set it so that its warmth reaches everyone who sees it. To us, a ruby is not merely worn — it is felt.