Ruby Engagement Rings

Rubies have been considered the king of gemstones for centuries in India. Up until the twentieth century, rubies were considered more valuable than diamonds and even cost up to eight times more. As the king of the gems what could be more perfect than ruby engagement rings. Antique ruby engagement rings can add a touch of that old world style to the new world love you and your sweetheart share.

There are a few things to remember when shopping for ruby engagement rings. The 4 C’s are as important for rubies as they are for diamonds. The cut of the ruby is the shape and number of facets that it has. The facets are what give the rubies their brilliance. The carat of the ruby is the size of it. The carat is the overall size of the ruby. For example, 1 carat round cut ruby would appear smaller than a 1-carat emerald cut ruby because the round cut is deeper and has a smaller table where an emerald cut is shallow with a larger table. The clarity of a ruby is graded from flawless to visible by the naked eye. Like a diamond the more flawless, the rarer it is and the more expensive it is. The color of a ruby is graded on three things tone, hue, and saturation. The tone is the measure of deepness and described as dark, medium, and light. The hue describes the presence of other colors. The saturation describes how well the gem has been saturated in red and is free of other brown and gray colors.

An important thing to remember about rubies is that they can be man made. They are undetectable by anyone that is not training to see the differences. A reputable jeweler will tell you whether a ruby is mined or man made. While keeping these tips in mind you will be able to make an educated choice in choosing ruby engagement rings. With the stone being the most important part of ruby engagement rings, once that is picked out you can move on to the setting and band styles.

Ruby engagement rings are available in all sorts of styles and band options. Even the fussiest of people will be able to find a ruby engagement ring that is right for them. From antique ruby engagement rings to the most modern settings and sleek designs, you are sure to find one that is right for you.