About RubyThe color of passionRubies were called the king of gems by ancient Indians. Early Europeans believed they guaranteed peace and happiness to whoever wore them, and today we associate them with romance, passion, and those magical slippers that Dorothy wore to get home. Ruby is also the birthstone for all lucky people born in July. Color and pedigreeRubies are red – the color of love and power. They can be medium to dark red, sometimes with a hint of orange, purple or pink. Myanmar produces most rubies, but they’re also mined in Southeast Asia, Madagascar and Kenya. Many beautiful rubies are lab-created, and have the same optical, physical and chemical properties of Mother Nature’s natural stones. Taking it homeYour ruby jewelry is best cleaned professionally by your jeweler. If at-home cleaning is necessary, use jewelry cleaner or lukewarm water. Protect your ruby from exposure to extreme heat and household products like bleach and ammonia. Visit the Learning Guide for more information on rubies. About Sterling SilverSterling silver isn’t just for the table anymoreSilversmithing is an ancient art that, like crafting gold, dates back to the Egyptian empires. Throughout history, silver has been valued for its luster and utility, and was particularly prized by native people in Mexico, Peru, and the American West. Like gold, silver is so soft it often needs to be alloyed, usually with copper. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. Visit the Learning Guide for more information on sterling silver. | 
