If a gem won''t fit in a standard setting, you should have a setting custom made. Talk about eye-catching sparkle! And, you'll be in the spotlight for the rest of the evening when you dare to dazzle with an 80kt oval ruby cabochon and black diamond ring.Mass-produced jewelry settings come in standard gem sizes. Try an oval ruby ring framed by round brilliant-cut diamonds set in polished gold. And the piece de resistance? Vintage never goes out of style with a retro-era necklace with stunning scrollwork and fanciful florals, complete with diamond rounds, freshwater pearls, and square rubies. Indulge your neck with a diamond and ruby pendant necklace in white gold. Or, make an elegant statement with radiant ruby stud earrings or a pair of ruby and cultured pearl-drop earrings in sterling silver. Treat yourself to the beauty of a bangle made of rubies and rose-cut diamonds in black rhodium.

Your wrist deserves a little sparkle, so go ahead and wear a brilliant-cut diamond and ruby tennis bracelet that will have the entire country club talking. Genuine red rubies are pretty valuable and expensive, and this precious stone is a stunning addition to your collection. Rubies are July's birthstone as well as the traditional gift for the 15th and 40th wedding anniversary. Ruby is associated with passion and happiness, and it's said those who wear the gemstone experience a vibrant and happy life.

It's that perfect combination that represents that ideal love. What's considered the best (and most expensive) ruby is a red that's neither too light nor too dark. The deep vivid color of the ruby stone tugs at the heartstrings and ignites the passion in us all.

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