Ruby Engagement Rings

Red diamonds are considered the rarest of all diamond colors. Buying a red diamond engagement ring may cost a pretty penny, especially a large solitaire. So how else do we achieve the red color? There are, of course, garnets and jaspers, but the most popular red gemstone to date remains the ruby. Ruby necklaces, rings or earrings have been available for many generations, but today’s ruby jewelry offers more refined designs to accommodate the modernization era. To briefly touch on the application of ruby gemstones, while necklaces or rings, such as this fine ruby necklace, are becoming more and more common, even the most unique wedding rings typically do not feature rubies. One of the challenges with ruby gemstones is price. We often cover the engagement rings under 500 dollars category, and unfortunately a quality ruby gemstone may only start above $500, so this price point does not generally offer ruby engagement rings. On the other hand, engagement rings under $200 commonly offer ruby red cz stones, as an alternative. In terms of design possibilities, ruby engagement rings typically offer both traditional and non-traditional designs. In other words, you are just as likely to spot a solitaire ruby engagement ring as a unique Italian ruby engagement ring, where the design does not conform to any known classification standards. Another challenge with ruby gemstones, much like with other gemstones, is the limitations of their application to existing designs. For instance, imagine that you found the perfect engagement ring that can take a 0.5-1.5 carat diamond. Logically you would expect that a ruby gemstone in this size range can also be set in this ring, in lieu of the diamond. The fact is that finding a natural ruby gemstone to fit this ring can be far more challenging than finding a compatible diamond, since gemstones often differ in their precise shapes and configurations. This issue of DT Era is dedicated to ruby engagement rings, and the specifics with regard to the various designs available in the industry.

ruby engagement ring
ruby necklace

Ruby necklaces present some attractive options with ruby gemstones. The most valuable ruby gemstones are the darker blood-red in color. The first engagement ring above presents an 18 karat white gold shank with a unique Italian round diamond (side stone) design, and a gorgeous quarter carat ruby gemstone to complete the design. The second ruby necklace shown above features an 14k white gold shank and a vintage round diamond halo, with a gorgeous quarter carat ruby gemstone as the center stone.

ruby engagement ring

Rose gold engagement rings anyone? The engagement ring shown above features a gorgeous 18k rose gold shank with 1/6 carat in round cut diamonds and a sensational half carat pear shaped ruby gemstone.

ruby engagement ring

This ruby engagement ring presents an incredible 1 2/3 carat ruby, surrounded by 2/3 carats in round cut diamonds, with an 18k white gold shank.

engagement ring under 200
engagement ring under 200

Engagement rings under 200 dollars offer a noteworthy variety of ruby cz engagement rings, with gorgeous red cubic zirconia for a fraction of the ruby gemstone price. The first engagement ring above features a shank in silver tone, with a gorgeous flower ruby cz arrangement – clear cz stones along the circumference and a beautiful red ruby cz center stone. The second engagement ring presents a classic side stone filigree design, with clear cz side stones and a ruby red cz center stone.

Ruby engagement rings may not compare with diamond engagement rings in popularity, but their consistently high recognition in the industry gives them tremendous exposure all over the world. Especially for those who were born in July and plan on incorporating their birth stone into their engagement ring, ruby engagement rings are definitely a great category to consider. And even if you are not into birth stones, there are always dresses and outfits that a ruby gemstone will complement like no diamond ever could.

Categories: Gemstone Jewelry

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