Colored gemstone rings photographed beneath the American flag.

July Birthstone Ruby Rings: Four Designs from Our Archive

June 30, 2020

Ruby as a July Gift

Ruby is July’s birthstone and the red variety of corundum. Its color makes it a natural starting point for a birthday ring, whether you prefer a prominent center stone or a narrow border of red around a diamond. This gallery brings together four designs described in our original feature, plus related styling photographs.

A Heart Center and a Five Stone Band

The original listing described a 7.74ct heart shaped ruby in an 18K white gold diamond setting. A second design used five oval rubies with a stated combined weight of 2.9ct, each framed by a white halo. Those weights come from the archived listings; the heart ring concentrates the color in one center, while the band repeats it across the finger.

Ruby Halos Around Yellow Diamonds

Two other designs place rubies around a yellow diamond. One has a rounded center and an additional white outer border, while the other follows the elongated outline of a marquise. The original rounded ring listing stated a 2.2ct center diamond and 2.34ct of rubies. An Art Deco inspired design is not automatically a documented period piece.

Ask About Identity and Treatment

Natural, laboratory grown, heated and fracture filled rubies should not be treated as interchangeable descriptions. A suitable laboratory report can help establish identity and evidence of treatment. A clean appearance does not by itself prove that a stone is synthetic, and a country name alone does not determine quality or price. Care also depends on treatment; ask before using heat, steam or an ultrasonic cleaner.

Choose the Particular Ring

Try the ring for comfort and inspect the setting and smaller stones. Confirm the size, condition, documentation and current price of any available piece. Ruby traditions can add personal meaning, but the stone should not be presented as a medical treatment or a guaranteed investment. The gallery preserves past examples rather than a current stock list.