Ruby Anniversary Band

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Whether it is for the traditional fortieth anniversary or just because the ruby is a favorite gem, a ruby anniversary band is a beautiful and elegant piece of jewelry. With many designs to choose from and many ways to incorporate luxurious rubies into rings, every couple can use this colorful gem to symbolize their ongoing love and commitment.

Choosing Rubies

Choosing a ruby ring as an anniversary gift is a very lovely option with many beautiful ring designs to choose from. The highest quality rubies have a rich, vibrant red color, though some stones may have purple or golden undertones.

Traditionally, couples will choose a ruby anniversary band to celebrate their fortieth anniversary – rubies are the traditional gift for that special year. Rubies can also be a highly symbolic gift for couples who were married in July, since the ruby is July’s birthstone. If the couple has a child born in July, or themselves have July birthdays, a ruby band is similarly sentimental and symbolic.

Ruby Symbolism

Some individuals also choose semi precious gemstones based on their spiritual and cosmic properties. Rubies are a traditional gem to symbolize friendship and love, making them exceptionally suitable for a happily married couple. Other spiritual properties of rubies include healing energy and personal protection.

Ruby Anniversary Band Designs

 There are many beautiful ruby ring designs to choose from, including...
  • Three Stone Rings: A three stone ring may use three rubies or a combination of rubies and diamonds that symbolize the past, present, and future of the couple’s relationship.
  • Five Stone Rings: Five equally sized gems aligned in a straight row is a traditional anniversary ring design. Five rubies can be used, or they may alternate with diamonds.
  • Eternity Rings: Both full and partial eternity rings are available with just rubies or a combination of rubies and diamonds in different alternating patterns.
  • Fashion Rings: Right hand rings come in many gorgeous shapes and styles, including flowers, hearts, waves, journey rings, and lattice patterns that can incorporate rubies.

Ring Accents

Choosing the basic ring design is only the first step toward finding a beautiful anniversary ring. Other ring accents and design options to consider include:

  • Stone Shape: Ruby rings are available with round, emerald cut, princess cut, and marquise cut rubies and diamonds.
  • Metal: Yellow gold goes well with the rich red hue of rubies, while white gold and platinum are also chic choices.
  • Setting: Prong and channel settings are the most common options for anniversary rings.
  • Ring Details: In addition to the gemstones, many anniversary rings incorporate other design elements such as textured edging, engravings, and filigree patterns that can add even more beauty to the ring design.

Where to Find Ruby Band Rings

All major jewelers will carry a selection of ruby rings, at least in simple, popular designs. Large selections are generally available in June and July, when birthstone jewelry sales will be higher, and that is also a great time to find spectacular deals on ring prices.

Online retailers regularly carry distinctive ring designs and more unique options. Web stores that offer beautiful ruby rings and bands include:

Ring Cost

Ruby ring prices range from $50 to $2,000 or higher depending on several factors, such as:

  • Total carat weight of all gems in the design
  • Quality of the gemstones, including whether they are natural or man-made gems
  • Precious metal chosen and the applicable karat weight
  • Gemstones other than rubies, such as whether they are diamonds, cubic zirconia, white sapphires, or other stones

Ring Alternatives

If no ruby band is suitable, there are several alternatives to choose from for equally stunning jewelry. Rubies are frequently used in tennis bracelets, pendants, and earrings, or rings with garnets, pink sapphires, or mystic topaz gems have similar colors to rubies.

A ruby anniversary band is a beautiful and highly symbolic choice to celebrate a long lasting marriage or any special July anniversary, or even if rubies are just a favorite jewel. With rich red tones and many designs to choose from, a ruby band is the perfect choice for any couple’s relationship.

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