Rubies are stunning, rare and make a romantic and meaningful statement for an engagement ring. The rich red colour of the ruby has become a classic and timeless look that exudes elegance, passion, and romance. Derived from the Latin word ‘rubens’ meaning red, rubies are amongst the only gemstones which occur in a single colour. Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum – any other colour of gem from Corundum is classified as a sapphire. While corundum crystals in their purest form are transparent, when enough of the natural chemical element chromium is present a ruby is formed. The possible colours of a ruby include deep red, pinkish red, purplish red, orangey red, and brownish red. The rarest colour range is a pure vibrant red known classically as “ruby red” - moving down to a more purplish red. A ruby is a stunning and enduring choice for an engagement ring.

Measuring a 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness, second only to diamonds, a ruby is an excellent choice for an engagement ring as it can withstand daily wear to last a lifetime. Because rubies are so rare, the availability of a ready to ship ruby engagement rings will be more limited than other gemstones. If a design isn’t available to meet your needs, our friendly team can work with you to understand your requirements and then source an exceptional ruby for your engagement ring from our trusted supplier partners. Your ruby can then be made into a custom designed engagement ring or expertly placed into a stunning Village Goldsmith engagement ring settings.

Shop our range of beautiful ruby engagement rings or get in touch with us about customising one of our designs with a unique ruby chosen just for you.