While pearls completely represent the month of June, with its strong links to summer and the ocean, it seems like July is not far behind and has also found the perfect symbol: rubies. These stones are considered by many to be the king of gems, with their deep crimson colour that is associated with good fortunes, health and wisdom. To this day, rubies are a valuable gem that can adorn any piece of jewellery – and complement any wardrobe.
Rubies in Jewellery
These gemstones are extensively used to craft beautiful pieces of jewellery all over the world. The hot, bright tones of rubies don’t just make them ideal for summer, but also mean you’ll be sure to impress wherever you go! To enhance the remarkable natural colours of rubies, they can go through a heat treatment process – they can also be oiled or dyed, although this is not always the case.
The most common shapes for rubies in jewellery include ovals, triangles, emerald-cut and pear-cut, although there are many more out there. For example, they make great stones for stud earrings due to this versatility, such as with the 18ct Yellow Gold 1.36ct Ruby & Diamond Stud Earrings, which you can purchase for £1,275.
Because rubies are so durable, they do not require any special care on a daily basis, although they should still be kept in soft cloth while not in use.
Rubies are incredible gemstones used across the globe in many different pieces of jewellery, and their beauty, elegance and value make them one of the most beloved gems. Banks Lyon is proud to be stock a selection of beautiful, delicate ruby pieces you can browse at will and find the one you’ve been looking for.
For more information about the ruby or any other stones in our jewellery inventory, you can call us on 01524 381020 or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and we’ll be more than happy to talk to you and answer your questions.