Resplendent rubies: Brilliant birthstone jewellery for July
An array of vibrant, intricate and show-stopping ruby jewellery for those looking for the perfect July birthday present
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Associated with love, enthusiasm and strength, rubies range in colour from pinkish to deep red. Their vibrant colour has attracted those looking for a gift from the heart, and wearers who gravitate towards bold, warm hues. It’s also believed that a ruby will protect its wearer from evil as well as bestowing good fortune – an added bonus if this speaks to your way of thinking.
Practically speaking, rubies are almost as hard as diamonds, making them an ideal stone to be used in a piece of jewellery that will be worn every day. From traditional diamond-paired showstoppers to contemporary ruby-centric designs, here’s our guide to the best ruby birthstone jewellery for July birthdays.
Jia jia Arizona ruby bracelet
Ruby may be one of only four precious stones but that doesn’t mean ruby jewellery has to be astronomically expensive. Take, for example, this holiday-ready bracelet by Jia Jia. Made using uncut and untreated stones – meaning each and every one is completely unique – it contains 20 carats of shimmering rubies ranging in tone from burgundy to the lightest pale pink. Better yet, it comes in at less than £300.
Pragnell Bubbled ruby and diamond earrings
These joy-inducing earrings are the kind you’d whip out for the red carpet at Cannes, a significant wedding or an equally significant milestone birthday, but we wouldn’t be surprised if you love them enough to wear them to the office. Adorned with diamonds and rubies set in bubbles of 18k rose gold, these earrings have been designed to stand out.
Alice van Cal Ruby Radiant Union bracelet
Alice Van Cal’s Radiant Union bracelets span a variety of precious and semi-precious stones making them brilliant gifts for birthday girls for a penchant with sparkle. Set in 18 karat rose gold, a row of Princess-cut rubies arranged in an endless channel setting is flanked on one side by brilliant-cut white diamonds and on the other by a rainbow of semi-precious stones elegantly highlighting the vibrant pink hue of the central stones.
Fabergé Colours of Love ruby ring
Ruby may be the birthstone of July but it’s also beautiful when featured as part of a wedding band, given the association of its distinctive pinky-red hue with love, romance and passion. Fabergé has created a striking half eternity ring – ‘half eternity’ simply means that the side of the band that’s plain is completed by a half that’s gem-set. On this band, the gemstone half is given a shot of colour thanks to 0.92 carats of Gemfields rubies, sparkling alongside their two diamond counterparts.
Kiki McDonough ruby and diamond pendant
No need to stop at July; from January’s garnet to December’s blue topaz, Kiki McDonough has a beautiful birthstone pendant for those born in every month of the year. A round-cut ruby takes centre stage in July’s creation, set within two interlocking yellow-gold circles and held in place on either side by a trio of delicate diamonds. Perfect for every day, this gives a nod to her, or your, birthstone while complementing any colour the wearer might choose.
Torsade de Chaumet ring
This ruby beauty is perfect for those who love both rubies and rings that make a serious statement. No fewer than 135 brilliant-cut diamonds are set in a white gold, spring-shaped spiral, designed to enclose and showcase a single mesmerising oval-cut ‘Vivid red’ ruby (3.05 carats) from Mozambique. The creation pays tribute to the fact that Chaumet was the first jeweller to open on the legendary Place Vendôme in 1812; the Torsade collection – ‘twist’ in French – was inspired by the movement of the ornamental frieze wrapping that surrounds the Vendôme Column in the centre of the Parisian square.
Hancocks emerald and ruby ring
Hancocks’ artisans have given a huge round Colombian emerald (0.93 carats) a halo surround of 12 round-faceted rubies, creating a prettily-floral scalloped edge. The warmth of the 18-carat rose gold band and setting works beautifully with the chosen gemstones. If we were given this ring, we would spend a disproportionate amount of time looking down at our hand, admiring the clarity of that central stone and its dozen ruby compatriots.
Harry Winston Forget-Me-Not ruby and diamond earrings
Forget me not; these earrings demand attention, and with good reason. The masterful Harry Winston artisans have looked to nature for inspiration and the result is a collection of blooming Forget-Me-Nots, crafted from sapphires, diamonds and rubies. These earrings have petals in the form of 12 pear-shaped rubies weighing a total of 2.37 carats, with round brilliant diamonds at their centre, set in platinum. If you really want to treat the birthday girl, these earrings have a matching necklace and bracelet. Subtle, no. Spectacular? Yes.
Yvonne Léon multi-stone hoop earrings
These asymmetric hoops are perfect for those who love to mix and match their jewellery; each is set with a coterie of stone, including rubies, sapphires, tsavorites and amethysts, in 9k yellow gold. Wear on their own or as part on an on trend ear stack – either way we guarantee everyone will want to know where you got them.
