Melt Her Heart With a Ruby Gemstone Engagement Ring

Jewelry that features rubies is highly popular among consumers. It is most commonly featured in rings, including engagement rings. There are also numerous different styles of antique rings that feature rubies. Rubies were commonly used in jewelry during the Victorian and Edwardian periods of England. In some instances, a high quality ruby may be considered more valuable than diamonds. The ruby’s color and the size of the stone primarily judge the quality of a ruby. The color of a ruby should not be too dark, nor should it be too light. However, rubies that tend to lean towards either one of these color extremes, will be more financially affordable than a perfectly colored ruby.

The size of the ruby also determines its monetary value, and a ruby is measured in terms of carat size, similarly to a diamond. The larger the carat size of a ruby, the more rare and valuable it is considered to be. Unlike diamonds; however, rubies are generally free of inclusions that could detract from a diamond’s value. An offshoot of this general rule is the star ruby. The star ruby features a large inclusion in the center of the ruby. The more visible and perfectly centered the inclusion is, the more valuable the ruby is.

When rubies are featured in rings, they are available in the same cuts as diamonds. However, they are most commonly featured in cushion and oval cuts. Emerald and heart shapes are also popular. Rubies that featured in rings commonly undergo heat treating processes. This type of treatment does not harm the ruby or detract from its value, rather it is used to enhance the brilliance of the ruby’s natural color. Synthetic rubies are also becoming increasingly popular in the use of rings and other jewelry.

A synthetic ruby, although similar to an authentic ruby in appearance, is actually just heat treated, colored glass. Rubies, in rings, are most commonly featured in settings of silver or platinum. However, the use of rubies set into a titanium setting is becoming more popular. An individual or couple may have their ruby mounted into a setting that is constructed from any type of material they prefer.

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Mesmerizing deep red oval ruby with a sparkling diamond prongset on either side makes this enchanting three stone ring perfect as an engagement, anniversary ring or a ring just to be gifted to your loved one.

Price: $579.00

Know the Facts: Ruby Gemstone Engagement Rings

As with any major investment, the purchase of an engagement ring should be well thought out - you should absolutely be an informed buyer. However unlike most other investments, buying an engagement ring symbolizes more than just “money”, but commitment, love, and “forever”. The days of the diamond solitaire engagement ring are behind us, many women prefer other gems for their rings. The ruby gemstone engagement ring is growing in popularity, so before you head out to buy one – allow us to give you a brief history on the ruby, it’s characteristics and what you should look for in your stone.

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