Lab Grown Ruby Jewelry: Rings, Necklaces and Earrings
Ruby is the most emotionally direct gemstone there is. Red reads as passion, celebration and consequence, and no other stone carries it with the same intensity. Ruby has been the gem of kings, of wedding anniversaries and of declarations for thousands of years. The Gem Noir ruby collection makes it wearable now: solitaire and halo rings, pendant necklaces set with accent diamonds, and earrings from small studs to statement drops, each made to order in your chosen metal and gemstone size.
What Makes Ruby Special
Ruby is red corundum, coloured by chromium, and it is the same mineral as sapphire. The most prized shade is the slightly purplish red the trade calls pigeon blood. Chromium also causes ruby to fluoresce, which is why fine stones seem to glow in sunlight as if lit from within. At 9 on the Mohs scale ruby is exceptionally hard, with no cleavage, so it is one of the most practical stones for rings worn every day. Untreated natural rubies of good colour are among the most expensive gemstones on earth, more per carat than diamond. Our lab grown ruby has the same composition, hardness and glow at a price that makes a substantial stone realistic.
Ruby: The July Birthstone
Ruby is the birthstone for July and the gemstone given for fifteenth and fortieth wedding anniversaries. It is associated with Cancer and Leo and, across cultures, with vitality, courage and love. In Sanskrit it was called ratnaraj, the king of gems. That weight of meaning is why a ruby pendant works so well as a landmark gift, for a fortieth anniversary, a fiftieth birthday or a July birth. Ruby engagement rings are also increasingly chosen by couples who want colour with a long history behind it.
Ruby Rings, Necklaces and Earrings
Oval and cushion cuts are traditional for ruby because they retain weight and show colour at its deepest. Round brilliants sparkle more and suit smaller sizes and pendants. Heart shapes are perennially popular for gifts, and emerald cuts give the red a cooler, more modern presentation. Halo settings of white accent diamonds are the classic frame, heightening the contrast and making the centre look larger. Half eternity bands and three stone designs work well for anniversaries. In earrings, ruby studs add colour to everyday wear while drops belong to evening.
Metals, Sizes and Made to Order Craft
The same design can be made in Platinum 950, 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold or 925 sterling silver. Yellow gold is the historic partner for ruby and makes the red look warmer and richer. Platinum and white gold produce a sharper, more contemporary contrast that emphasises the blue undertones in fine stones. Rose gold blends with the colour for a softer effect. Rings are made in your exact finger size, stone sizes are listed on every product page, and each piece is crafted after you order.
Caring for Your Ruby Jewelry
Ruby is hard enough for anything daily life will do to it, so care is mostly about the setting. Wash in warm soapy water with a soft brush, cleaning behind the stone where oils dull the glow, then dry thoroughly. Remove rings for heavy manual work to protect the metal, and keep pieces away from chlorine and bleach. Store ruby separately so it does not scratch softer gems. Have prongs inspected once a year on rings worn daily.
Why Shop Ruby at Gem Noir
A natural ruby of this colour and clarity would be a five figure stone. Lab grown material puts the same red on your hand for a fraction of it, in the metal and setting you actually want. Free insured US shipping, free first resizing within thirty days and thirty day returns.
