Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring

A diamond and ruby engagement ring is a lovely and colorful alternative to traditional iamonds-only engagement ring designs, and adding a colorful gem opens many new variations for a beautiful and individual engagement ring.

Diamond and ruby rings can be stunning.

Rubies are brilliantly colored semi precious gemstones that are vastly popular because of their rich red and pink hues. Ruby is crystalline red corundum – the same chemical composition that, when it is any other color, is labeled sapphire. The red hues formed from chromium and iron in the crystal structure are highly prized, however, particularly for ruby engagement rings.

Red and pink shades are traditionally associated with love and romance, making rubies perfect for engagement and wedding rings. Ruby is also the designated July birthstone, and birthstone engagement rings can be a highly symbolic and sentimental options for July-born brides or couples whose nuptials will take place at the height of summer. Rubies are also the traditional anniversary gems for the fifteenth and fortieth anniversaries, and a ruby and diamond anniversary ring can be a lovely and meaningful gift.

Combining the clear fire of diamonds with the luscious red of a high quality ruby can create stunning engagement ring designs for couples to choose from. There are four basic types of diamond and ruby rings, depending on how the different gems are highlighted within the design.

• Central Rubies: These are the most popular types of diamond and ruby rings. In a central ruby design, the red jewel serves as the center stone and is flanked by brilliant diamond accents. There is great variation for these ruby ring designs, and both the ruby and diamond shapes and gem configurations can vary. Different engagement ring settings can be found, and accents may be single diamonds or clusters of smaller gems.

Ruby Accent Semi Mount Ring

• Central Diamonds: Much more challenging to find but just as exquisite are diamond and ruby engagement ring designs that use a central diamond accented by smaller, colorful rubies. These rings more closely resemble traditional diamond engagement rings but still have the colorful flair of a gemstone ring. Because these are more difficult to find, however, couples may need to investigate custom engagement rings or ruby accented semi mount diamond engagement rings.
• Balanced Designs: Balanced ruby and diamond rings don’t highlight one type of gem over another. Instead, the gems are treated equally within the design and both serve to enhance the other. Diamond and ruby eternity rings are the most popular type of balanced design, whether the gems completely encircle the ring or just create a lovely symmetrical pattern on the top portion of the band. Figural engagement rings may also balance diamonds and rubies, such as flower engagement rings that use a diamond as the center of the bloom and rubies for pretty red petals. Serpent and cat rings with ruby eyes and butterfly engagement rings with ruby wings are also popular.
• Fashion Ruby Rings: Fashion and right hand rings using rubies can be lovely and unique engagement rings. Swirls, boxter settings, open or solid hearts, bypass designs and other unique options can be found with both rubies and diamonds.

Rubies are nearly as hard and durable as diamonds, making caring for a ruby and diamond ring easy. As with any expensive ring, caring for an engagement ring properly means removing it while doing chores, exercise, or other vigorous activities to minimize risks. Rubies should be cleaned with mild detergent solutions, and soft cloths can give the gem an extra polish. Because of their hardness, ruby rings should be stored separately from other jewelry so they do not inadvertently scratch or nick other pieces.

Most types of jewelers carry a wide selection of ruby and diamond rings. More designs may be available in February, because of Valentine’s Day, and in July, because of the birthstone connection. In general, these rings are not categorized as engagement rings, and instead they will often be found with fashion or right hand rings, birthstone rings, or promise rings.

Diamond and Ruby Band

Online jewelry stores also offer a wide range of stunning ruby and diamond designs, including antique engagement rings, art deco styles, and other unusual designs. Retailers offering a large selection of ruby and diamond rings include:

• Fay Cullen
• Sparkle N Dazzle Co.
• My Jewelry Source
• Antique Jewelry Mall
• Topazery
• IntaGems and Diamonds

A high quality ruby can be more expensive than a similar quality diamond, and these engagement rings can be more expensive than traditional diamonds-only designs. Lab created rubies, however, are just as lovely and far less expensive, and couples interested in more affordable engagement rings can also investigate using cubic zirconia as accents instead of real diamonds.

A diamond and ruby engagement ring can be just as lovely as a more traditional diamond style, but it adds a luxurious, colorful sparkle with a rich red hue. Perfect for many couples, there is a wide range of ruby engagement rings couples can choose from to symbolize the red-hot nature of their love.

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