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Ruby jewelry

The color of passion.

What could be more breathtaking than a deep-red gemstone that shimmers with brilliance and fire? No wonder rubies were called the king of gems by ancient Indians. Early Europeans believed they guaranteed peace and happiness to whoever wore them, and today we associate them with romance, passion, and those magical slippers that Dorothy wore to get home.

Many people associate these very special gems with Valentine’s Day, but we think they make a romantic statement all year long. Rare and stunningly beautiful, rubies are the perfect choice when you want to show the true depth and power of your feelings.

Ruby is also the birthstone for all lucky women born in July.

Color and pedigree

Rubies are red — the color of love and power. They can be medium to dark red, sometimes with a hint of orange, purple or pink. They often have slight inclusions (barely visible birthmarks).

Most rubies have enhancements of some kind. They’re heated to improve their color, and any tiny fractures may be filled with oil, epoxy or glass. Myanmar produces most rubies, but they’re also mined in Southeast Asia, Madagascar and Kenya.

Many beautiful rubies are lab-created, and have the same optical, physical and chemical properties of Mother Nature’s natural stones. We offer a large selection of lab-created rubies, making it possible to own a large, high-quality piece at a very reasonable price.

Taking them home

Your ruby jewelry is best cleaned professionally by your jeweler. If at-home cleaning is necessary, use jewelry cleaner or lukewarm water. Protect your ruby from exposure to extreme heat and household products like bleach and ammonia.

When rubies shine best Ruby jewelry makes a statement. When you want to commemorate an important event, think about a ruby necklace; when you want to say,"I’m passionate about you," or "The next ring will be a diamond," consider a ruby. Of course rubies are perfect for the holidays, and they’ve got Valentine’s Day written all over them. And if you’ve been really, really good, you should definitely treat yourself to a beautiful piece of ruby jewelry. Shop our outstanding collection of ruby jewelry to see how our designers have chosen to showcase this precious stone.

Diamonds are the perfect accent for a ruby.