The birthstone for those born in July and a magnificent rich red-coloured gemstone, the ruby is a beautiful alternative to the diamond for an engagement ring. This stunning red gemstone has been a favourite in jewellery for centuries and is held in high regard by royalty. But what does a ruby engagement ring mean?

Ruby History

Although diamonds previously ruled the engagement ring world, the diamond paired with the ruby in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in order to symbolize eternity and love. Among the wealthy, this contrast between the stones became a hot commodity. Hindus also thought highly of the ruby by separating the ruby into castes; they were sorted into upper, middle, and lower class in terms of beauty, quality, and color. It was thought that a lower ruby could not even touch an upper ruby in fear that it would contaminate it.

Ruby Meaning

Nowadays, the engagement rings with rubies are said to represent desire through their rich red color. Desire may be an important aspect of ruby, but rubies also symbolize love and courage. Legend has it that the ruby is not a stone at all, but it is hardened fire with the power to set hearts aflame. Also known as the “Stone of Nobility,” the ruby is said to amplify and bring light and peace into one’s life. Peace-wise, it is said that the ruby can settle fights between lovers.

WHAT DOES A RUBY ENGAGEMENT RING MEAN?

Ruby engagement rings symbolise desire, love and passion - derived from their beautiful red hue. It is believed a ruby engagement ring will nurture love and passion within a relationship and keep the marriage strong. Many legends told how the ruby was not a gemstone but instead a hardened fire that could set hearts aflame. Ruby means “stone of nobility” and, along with love, is thought to bring peace and courage.

Choosing a ruby engagement ring From italojewelry

Halo Two Tone Emerald Cut Engagement Ring

This puts an antique and vintage spin on the classic styles of engagement rings. It is made of white sapphire gems, that dons the ruby color with an emerald stone cut and prong stone setting for the primary stones, while the side stones are white round & baguette & asscher cut with a prong stone setting. It has a total stone weight of 6.50 CT., and an overall weight of 16.12 g.

Two Tone Double Prong Oval Ruby Engagement Ring

This ruby engagement ring both look vintage and modern because of its vibrant color. It has ruby oval-cut sapphire gems with a 4 prong setting, while it side rubies simple have a prong stone setting. The ring has a total center stone weight of 7.5 CT., and has a total weight of 12.05 g. It does give off a platinum appearance as well.

Rose Gold Cushion Cut Created Ruby Sapphire Engagement Ring

This Rose Gold Cushion Cut Created Ruby Sapphire Engagement Ring is definitely among the unique set of looks that steers away from the typical designs of engagement rings. It is made of ruby cushion-cut sapphire gems with a 4 prong stone setting, while the ruby side stones are radiant-cut with a prong stone setting. The ring has a total center stone weight of 10.19 CT., made of the classic 925 sterling silver metal that has a total weight of 4.5 g. It is basically donned with rubies, and shades of red.