Ruby Jewelry
1 piece · made to order
July's stone, and the rarest of the big three colored gems. A fine ruby holds its crimson in any light.
About ruby jewelry
Ruby is the rarest of the big three colored gems — fine reds are scarcer than comparable sapphires or emeralds, and the color has anchored royal collections for centuries. Ruby jewelry carries that heritage: crimson that holds in any light, set against warm gold.
Aurelle ruby rings, pendants, and fine pieces are made to order in 14k and 18k gold and platinum, each stone selected for the saturated, even red that defines the gem. The concierge can source specific ruby sizes and origins on request.
Choose by color first — a vivid, slightly purplish red — then size and setting.
Ruby Jewelry FAQ
What makes ruby so valuable?+
Fine rubies are genuinely rarer than diamonds of comparable quality — large, vividly colored stones with good clarity are exceptionally scarce. Color drives value: a saturated red commands multiples of a pale or brownish stone of the same size.
Is ruby durable enough for everyday wear?+
Yes — ruby is corundum, the same mineral as sapphire, rating 9 on the Mohs scale. Only diamond and moissanite are harder, making ruby one of the few colored gems truly suited to daily-wear rings.
What does a ruby symbolize?+
Passion, protection, and prosperity — ruby has been the stone of love and vitality across cultures for millennia. It's July's birthstone and the traditional gem of 15th and 40th anniversaries.
Are most rubies treated?+
The vast majority of rubies on the market are heat-treated to improve color, a stable and accepted practice. Unheated rubies with fine color are rare and priced accordingly; ask the concierge if untreated origin matters to you.
How much does ruby jewelry cost?+
Small accent rubies in gold settings start in the hundreds; fine one-carat-plus rubies with strong color climb quickly into the thousands and beyond. Because quality varies so widely, buy from sources that disclose treatment and let color guide the budget.
How do I care for ruby jewelry?+
Warm water, mild soap, and a soft brush handle routine cleaning; ruby's hardness makes it forgiving. Store it separately from diamonds, which can scratch it, and have settings inspected periodically — inspection is free for life at Aurelle.