10 of the best ruby jewels for July birthdays

Said to represent love, health and wisdom, July's birthstone ruby is believed to bring the wearer good luck - useful when trying to keep traditional sailor superstitionsat bay while on board. Treat the birthday girl in your life to something special this year with our pick of the best contemporary ruby jewellery for July birthdays.

Ruby and diamond cluster necklace in platinum, POA, Harry Winston

18kt white gold ring with diamonds and rubies, £54,000, Amrapali at Net-A-Porter

Cobblestone necklace in platinum with diamonds and rubies, £102,500, Tiffany & Co

Carrington 18kt white gold diamond and ruby earrings, £2,750, Mappin & Webb

Soie Dior ‘Tresse Rubis’ bracelet in pink gold, yellow gold and platinum with diamonds, rubies, sapphires, purple sapphires and pink sapphires, POA, Dior Joaillerie

Spira demi-pave ruby ring in rose gold, £4,800, Lily Gabriella

18kt white gold, ruby and diamond earrings, POA, Ara Vartanian

Chivor ruby and 18kt yellow gold necklace, £5,305, Aurelie Bidermann at Matches Fashion

1735 platinum, ruby and diamond earrings, POA, Garrard

Vintage Palace ruby and diamond earrings in platinum, from £18,000, Boodles