In the Buddhist monasteries of Mongolia, the monks sometimes pray with expensive rosaries made of precious stones like rubies. A stone of nobility, the ruby’s red coloration stimulates the basic instinct for survival.

When ruby is set in silver as this ring is, it carries the feminine energies of the moon. Rubies bring out love, confidence, loyalty and courage in their wearers. Ruby is the birthstone of July and explodes with the sparkle and shimmer of Independence Day fireworks.

With their high Mohs scale hardness, rubies are quite durable. Care should still be taken, however, to avoid harsh contact. You can clean rubies with a soft cloth and warm water.

Silver jewelry should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your silver shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your silver jewelry to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.