Rubies, known to be the symbol of love and romance, are also the most expensive of the precious gemstones—and for good reason. This is one of the most historically significant of the colorful gemstones, considering its popularity amongst European royalty. Rubies were thought to bring health, love, peace and wisdom to their wearer; they come in many different shades of red and are cut all different ways, each one more unique than the next. Adding to their rarity and singularity, the rarest of these precious stones grow in pure marble and are a beautiful, intense red. Here, we gathered the most gorgeous ruby engagement rings—that are just as wedding-worthy as a diamond, emerald, or sapphire.
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Tiffany & Co.
Engagement ring or co*cktail ring? Get you a ring that can do both. Whether you don this on your left hand for eternity or move it to your right once you have a band to put in it's place, it’s a show stopper.
Ruby ring with white diamonds ring in platinum, $9,500, tiffany.com
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Ben Bridge
Peek-a-boo circlets of pavé diamonds with negative space in the center give the illusion of side stones and offer an added dose of sparkle and substance—without breaking the bank.
Ruby and diamond engagement ring in 14K white gold, $2,299, benbridge.com.
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Harry Winston
Anchored in 125 pear-shaped diamonds, this round brilliant ruby ring is for the bride who isn't afraid of bling, and values the look and feel of a stack of bands more than a large center stone.
Diamond rand ruby ring set in platinum, price upon request, harrywinston.com.
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Anna Sheffield
Rubies cut in a marquise shape are regal in look and feel. This ring is made more modern with the geometric look if its double gold band.
“Attelage” marquise cut ring, $5,300, annasheffield.com.
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David Gross
Rubies have historically signified great passion and are associated with love and courage, making it an ideal stone to wear to commemorate your engagement.
Ruby with half moon diamond side stones ring set platinum, price upon request, davidgrossgroup.com.
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Ara Vartanian
For the bride with a bit of edge, Ara Vartanian knows how to take any classic stone and make it slightly punk rock. Case in point: this mixed metal setting and pear-shaped ruby.
Ruby and white diamonds ring in 18K white gold, price upon request, aravartanian.com.
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Yi Collection
Pinkish rubies rather than deep red ones have a romantic, feminine feel. This dainty ring is made even sweeter by its ruby pavé band.
Pigeon blood red ruby with pave band in 18K yellow gold, $2,495, yicollection.com.
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Coast Diamond
This lush red ruby definitely won’t go unnoticed—and it's is for the bride who loves color and lives to make a statement.
Emerald cut ruby ring with diamond halo in platinum and 18K yellow gold, price upon request, coastdiamond.com.
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Kirk Kara
This simple, yet unique, setting features a center princess-cut diamond stone with four ruby baguettes for a pop of color that is cool and understated—without being too bold.
Diamond and ruby ring in 18K rose gold, $3,430, kirkkara.com.
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Picchiotti
Looking for something unique, classic, yet vintage in feel? This piece is a mix of distinctive and deco with a ruby center, a halo and band of baguettes, and trapezoid-shaped diamond side stones.
Cushion cut Mozambique vivid red pigeon’s blood ruby with baguettes, trapezoid diamonds and round diamonds in platinum, $192,000, PICCHIOTTI.it.
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Ashley Zhang
With a crown motif of vibrant rubies, this vintage ring is for the fashion-forward bride whose looking to layer her engagement ring with a mix of various gold and diamond bands on neighboring fingers, and who loves the look of an antique piece rather than something super shiny and new.
Vintage "Isla" ring, $1,250, ashleyzhangjewelry.com.
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Oscar Heyman
When it comes to colorful engagement pieces, go bold. Yellow and pink diamonds pair well with rubies, as do classic diamonds.
Ruby & fancy yellow diamond ring, price upon request,oscarheyman.com.
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Tacori
There are no rules saying you need a traditional ring with a center stone. Sometimes a band packs just as much of a punch on its own, and an engagement band is set up to layer beautifully with your wedding one. Pick a unique shape of stone—like these oval rubies—for a real statement piece.
RoyalT in 18kt Rose Gold, $12,990, tacori.com.
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Cartier
This ring is for the classicist after a little something extra.
"Solitaire 1895" ruby ring with diamonds set in platinum, price upon request, cartier.com.
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Shane & Co.
Rubies can range in color—from pigeon blood red (like this stunner) to a more soft, pinkish shade. The red hue comes from traces of the mineral chromium in the stone.
Marquise and pear-shaped and round diamond halo engagement ring, $2,425 (for setting only), shaneco.com.
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Erstwhile
A classic round brilliant center stone takes on an edgy vibe with this vampire-esque, batwing setting.
Ruby "Wings Break" ring, $12,900, catbirdnyc.com.
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Buccellati
Inspired by the past, but undeniably current given its statement-stack-style, this ring captures the perfect mix of something old and something new, with an ovel ruby set in the center of white and yellow gold.
Ruby and diamond ring, price upon request, buccellati.com.
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Catbird
Petite ruby accent stones complement this petite ring, creating rose undertones throughout the entire piece.
"Leda The Swan" ring with rubies, $3.200, catbirdnyc.com.
