There's no doubt that July's birthstone, the ruby, is one of the most famous gemstones in the world. It's been featured in some of the most famous pieces of jewellery and has been sold for well over two million dollars. Time and time again, people flock to the beauty of this elegant stone. Courtesy of: Pxfuel.com 1. It's All in the Name Ruby comes from the word "ruber", which is Latin for red. During the years the word has been seen as "rubi," "rubinus," and "rubeous" until finally becoming "ruby." Courtesy of: Sarah-Rose via Flickr.com 2. Colour Source As mentioned before, red corundum means the stone...