A ruby engagement ring gives you a vivid red stone that is tough enough to wear every day. Choose a natural ruby from our live stock below, from bright cherry red to deep crimson, and we will set it in the ring you choose, handmade to order in platinum or gold in our Cotswolds workshop.
Choose Your Ruby
A few of the natural rubies in stock today. Open a stone to see its photo, size and certificate, then use Add jewelry to set it in the ring you choose.
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0.49ct Ruby, Round
$1,070
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1.21ct Ruby, Round
$1,070
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1.43ct Ruby, Cushion
$1,070
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0.81ct Ruby, Round
$1,074
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0.88ct Ruby, Oval
$1,074
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0.78ct Ruby, Oval
$1,074
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1.44ct Ruby, Emerald cut
$1,077
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1.62ct Ruby, Oval
$1,082
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Not Sure Which Ruby?
Tell us the shade of red, size and budget you have in mind and we will pick out stones for you, send photos and videos, and show you how each one looks in the setting.
Why Choose a Ruby?
Ruby is red corundum, the same mineral as sapphire, so it shares its hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond. It resists scratches and suits a ring worn every day. Ruby is the birthstone for July and has long stood for love and passion.
Choosing the Color
The most prized rubies are a pure, vivid red with a hint of blue, often called pigeon's blood. Pinker or more purple stones are lovely too and usually cost less. As with any colored stone, color matters more than size: a smaller ruby with a strong, even color will look better than a larger, darker one.
Treatments and Certificates
Most rubies are heated to improve their color and clarity, a stable, accepted treatment. Some rubies on the market are filled with glass to hide fractures, which makes them less durable and much less valuable. Each stone page shows the treatment and, where there is one, the laboratory certificate, so you know exactly what you are buying.
Settings That Suit a Ruby
Diamonds and ruby are a classic pairing: a diamond halo frames the red and adds sparkle, and a three stone ring with a ruby in the center and diamonds either side is a traditional choice. Yellow and rose gold bring out the warmth of the red; platinum and white gold make it look brighter.
How It Works
Choose a ruby above and open its page, then use Add jewelry to pick the setting and metal: the ring page prices your stone in. Your ring is handmade to order in about three to four weeks, hallmarked by the UK Assay Office, and sent with free insured UK delivery and 30 days to return it. Can't see the stone you want? Book a virtual meeting and we will find one for you.
Made in Our Own Workshop
We are a family jeweler, making rings in the Cotswolds since 1969. Every ruby is checked by our team before it is set, and every ring is finished and polished by hand. Compare our sapphire engagement rings and emerald engagement rings, or see colored diamond engagement rings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ruby is 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond, so it resists scratches and suits everyday wear.
Yes. Every ruby in our stock is a natural stone, and each stone page shows any treatment.
It is the trade name for the most sought-after ruby color: a pure, vivid red with a slight blue undertone. Few rubies reach it, so those that do command the highest prices.
Both are corundum. A stone is called a ruby when its color is red; lighter, pinker stones are called pink sapphires. See our sapphire engagement rings for pink sapphires.
Every stone has its own photo, and many have a video. Book a virtual meeting and we will show you the stone and how it looks with your chosen setting.