July Birthstone Bracelet · Lab-Grown Ruby in 14K Yellow Gold

This is a solid 14K yellow gold cable chain bracelet set with a 3mm round lab-grown ruby, July’s birthstone, in a polished bezel. It adjusts from 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches.

The piece

• Metal: Solid 14K yellow gold, never plated or filled
• Stone: 3mm round lab-grown ruby (lab-grown: the same chemistry and crystal structure as the mined stone)
• Setting: Bezel
• Chain: Cable, adjustable from 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches
• Made: In the USA
• Returns: Eligible under our return policy (stock design, never engraved or sized)

The stone

Ruby is red corundum, colored by chromium, the same element that makes it glow under ultraviolet light. In Sanskrit it was called ratnaraj, “king of precious stones.” More in our guide to ruby, July’s birthstone.

A gemologist’s note

Lab-grown ruby is corundum with the same chromium color as a mined ruby. Most mined rubies are heated to improve their color; a lab-grown ruby typically reaches this red without treatment. It uses the same stone as our July birthstone charm and necklace, so the pieces can be worn as a set.

Care

Ruby is a 9 on the hardness scale, second only to diamond. Bracelets take more knocks than necklaces, so take it off for workouts, housework and swimming. Polish with a soft jewelry cloth.