It's July, and if you have a birthday this month, the ruby is your birthstone. Rubies have been called the "king of gems," symbolizing strength, power and love. And they don't come cheap.You can buy ...

Rubbish rubies could have consumers seeing red. Big-name department stores are selling gems that are actually loaded with glass and sometimes customers mistakenly believe they are buying real rubies, ...

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