06/05/2026
Ruby has accumulated a host of legends over the centuries. People in India believed that rubies enabled their owners to live in peace with their enemies. In Burma (a ruby source since at least 600 AD—now called Myanmar), warriors possessed rubies to make them invincible in battle. However, it wasn’t enough to just wear the rubies. They had to insert them into their flesh and make them part of their bodies.
The name ruby comes from the Latin word ruber, which means “red.” The glowing red of ruby suggested an inextinguishable flame burning in the stone, even shining through clothing and able to boil water.
Ruby has been called the most precious of the 12 stones created by God.
Ruby retained its importance with the birth of the western world and became one of the most sought-after gems of European royalty and the upper classes. Many medieval Europeans wore rubies to guarantee health, wealth, wisdom, and success in love.
A vibrant red oval natural ruby sits at the center of this 18k white gold cocktail ring, secured by four subtle prongs. The striking center stone is surrounded by a textured halo of round white natural diamonds that extend down the shoulders alongside sleek baguette cuts. This intricate arrangement creates a bold and classic profile.
This stunner is available in our estate collection!
