When contemplating the right stone to feature in the design of an engagement ring ruby is always a popular choice. Let’s uncover some history about ruby and determine what makes her so magnificent a stone!
Shiels has an exciting collection of naturally enhanced and created ruby engagement rings that showcase the gemstone in all her wonder; here we list six of Our Best Ruby Engagement Rings and the attributes that make them unique.
Our Best Ruby Engagement Rings:
- Natures Red Stone
- A Ruby In Time
- The Rise Of The Ruby Engagement Ring
- A Ring For The Stars
- Our Best Ruby Engagement Rings
- The 9ct Yellow Gold 6mm Created Ruby And Diamond Halo Ring
- 9ct Yellow Gold 7x5mm Created Ruby And Diamond Pear Halo Ring
- The 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved 'I Love You' Created Ruby And Cubic Zirconia Ring
- The 9ct Yellow Gold 8x10mm Created Ruby And Diamond Halo Ring
- Natural Enhanced 8-8.75ct Ruby And Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
- 9ct Yellow Gold Created Ruby And Diamond Ring
Natures Red Stone
Ruby is a natural stone formed from the perfect blend of minerals; corundum, aluminum oxide, and chromium. Ruby displays an intense crimson-like appearance with the perfect balance of light and dark shades. The wonder of ruby is her opulent array of red lights that make her unique to any other stone in existence.
A Ruby In Time
Ruby’s rise through time has made her the most precious of the 12 stones. In medieval times, ruby was revered for her significance to health, wealth, and wisdom; but it's the power to evoke love and success in love that has carried her acclaim through the ages.
At the rise of the western world, ruby became the stone of European royalty and the most sought-after gem of the upper class. In the 21st century, ruby is still admired for her associations with wealth, power, and energy, but it is her passion that distinguishes her as the stone of pure love.
The Rise Of The Ruby Engagement Ring
A ruby engagement ring embodies every aspect of love; commitment, desire, passion, trust, and hope. This optical phenomenon came to rise as the stone of choice for engagement rings in the 17th and 18th centuries when rubies were often paired with diamonds as a symbol of eternal love. Today the trend of a ruby engagement ring continues as a popular alternative to the diamond engagement ring. Even the stars agree that ruby is the perfect stone and a wonderful choice for an engagement ring.
A Ring For The Stars
It’s the ruby engagement ring that’s donned the fingers of the stars, Victoria Beckham, Katy Perry, Jessica Simpson, and the former Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson. Victoria Beckham is known to have amassed a collection of 14 rings over the years in her marriage to David Beckham, among her most prized is a stunning oval-cut ruby engagement ring.
The English monarchy certainly set the trends of the 90s with Princess Diana and Sarah Ferguson becoming fashion icons of the modern world. The choice to feature a gemstone in the engagement rings of both royals speaks of the coveted nature of the gemstones. Alongside Princess Diana’s famed blue sapphire is Sarah Ferguson’s remarkable Burmese oval ruby engagement ring.
Our Best Ruby Engagement Rings
To honour the beauty of ruby, Shiels has procured a collection of natural and created ruby engagement rings that showcase the gemstone in all her radiance. While the entire collection is exceptional, six stand as the best ruby engagement rings for their size, cut, and style. Here’s an intimate look at Our Best Ruby Engagement Rings.
The 9ct Yellow Gold 6mm Created Ruby And Diamond Halo Ring
The Created Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring feature's a 6mm round bezel set ruby gemstone encased in a diamond halo. Diamonds fall at both sides of the crown covering the top of the 9ct gold band. The created ruby sits proudly at the crown where it catches the light perfectly to radiate magnificence shades of red; a wonderful display of the ruby engagement ring with the clever addition of diamonds, this ring has all the ingredients that make it one of our best ruby engagement rings.
9ct Yellow Gold 6mm Created Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring
$499.50
$999.00
Please contact us regarding special order enquiries for this ring. All ring sizes can be specially ordered, with delivery approximately 6-8 weeks.… read more
The 9ct Yellow Gold 7x5mm Created Ruby And Diamond Pear Halo Ring
The 9ct Yellow Gold 7x5mm Created Ruby and Diamond Pear Halo Ring showcase's a teardrop-created ruby stone at the centre encased in a diamond pear-shaped halo surround. Brilliant cut diamonds feature on two sides of the band which tapers at the crown in a stunning waterfall display. The elongated shape of the ruby appears more substantial than the round version, with a pointed end that catches the light and expels a deep blood-like red array.
9ct Yellow Gold 7x5mm Created Ruby and Diamond Pear Halo Ring
$649.50
$1,299.00
Please contact us regarding special order enquiries for this ring. All ring sizes can be specially ordered, with delivery approximately 6-8 weeks.… read more
The 9ct Yellow Gold Engraved 'I Love You' Created Ruby And Cubic Zirconia Ring
The Created Ruby and Cubic Zirconia ‘I Love You' Ring features a meticulously carved heart-shaped ruby, crowned in the centre and balanced by cubic zirconia on each side. All three stones have been clawed and raised to allow natural light to pass through their core. The words ‘I Love You’ are engraved on the 9ct gold band, as a daily reminder of love's pure intent. The Created Ruby and Cubic Zirconia ‘I Love You’ Ring is a delicate display of affection that encompasses the essence of love; a fine choice to showcase interconnectivity and a standout on the list of our best ruby engagement rings.
9ct Yellow Gold Engraved 'I Love You' Created Ruby and Cubic Zirconia Ring
$299.50
$599.00
Please contact us regarding special order enquiries for this ring. All ring sizes can be specially ordered, with delivery approximately 10-12 weeks.… read more
The 9ct Yellow Gold 8x10mm Created Ruby And Diamond Halo Ring
The 8x10mm Created Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring feature's a substantial oval cut created ruby that has been clawed and raised at the centre encased in a mass of diamonds. The 9ct gold band features a stunning arch-like gallery rail that supports the centre stone and her diamonds in a perfect display of elegance. The 8x10mm Created Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring is one of our best ruby engagement rings because of its classical notes and vintage appeal.
9ct Yellow Gold 8x10mm Created Ruby + Diamond Halo Ring
$634.50
$1,234.00
This sparkling created ruby ring is made to make a statement. Crafted with luscious diamonds in 9ct yellow gold, the vintage style ring is simply stunning.… read more
Natural Enhanced 8-8.75ct Ruby And Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
A ring that must be included on the list as one of our best ruby engagement rings is the Natural Enhanced 8-8.75ct Ruby and Diamond Ring. This ring showcases the ruby in her natural light. Featuring an organic display of the striking red stone in an oval cut shape with a stunning display of brilliant cut diamonds clawed to a heart-shaped bridge. There’s a private elegance to this ring that simply radiates on the finger and speaks of a mystic love story that belongs in fairy tales.
Natural Enhanced 8-8.75ct Ruby and Diamond Ring in 9ct Yellow Gold
$2,834.30
$4,034.00
Please contact us regarding special order enquiries for this ring. All ring sizes can be specially ordered, with delivery approximately 6-8 weeks.… read more
9ct Yellow Gold Created Ruby And Diamond Ring
The 9ct Yellow Gold Created Ruby and Diamond Ring, this one just had to be included on the list of our best ruby engagement rings. The oval-shaped created ruby simply beams on the finger in a spectacular show of red light. The created stone has an identical makeup to the mined variant, capturing the essence of ruby in all her grandeur. A floral diamond arrangement wraps the gemstone and is lifted by a crown-like gallery line that adds a noble touch to the classic piece.
9ct Yellow Gold Created Ruby and Diamond Ring
$484.50
$934.00
Feel priceless in this 9ct Yellow Gold Created Ruby and Diamond Ring. This created ruby has breathtaking size, with the same chemical composition and appearance as a mined variant. This is very much a real ruby, with the vibrant red… read more
A Ruby engagement ring is a stunning display of red; the colour of love, and a sentimental choice that marks the start of the journey toward marriage. Our best ruby engagement rings feature ruby in both a natural enhanced version and created version, different in essence but equal in radiance.
No matter the size, cut, or style of the ring, Shiels has everything in one stunning collection of ruby engagement rings. Complete your style with a pair of ruby earrings, and a ruby necklace. Be immersed in the elegance of the gemstone with a huge range of gemstone engagement rings available at Shiels including sapphire engagement rings, amethyst engagement rings, and morganite engagement rings.
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