34 Royal Ruby Engagement Rings

Throughout the centuries, royalty has always gravitated towards rubies, so why not gift the most important person in your life this precious gemstone fit for kings and queens? After all, there's no denying that diamonds are no longer the only precious gemstone worthy of an engagement ring, especially with colorful jewels like emeralds and sapphires becoming an increasingly popular option for brides-to-be. Better yet, the July birthstone symbolizes love, passion, and courage—just like your proposal and relationship should! With their deep-red hue, rubies are a striking choice for an engagement ring. While rubies often look their most stunning in a vintage setting—like Kwiat's ruby and diamond concoctions or Trumpet & Horn's decorated rubies in a halo-setting—that doesn't mean they can't be classic. You can just as easily rock a ruby solitaire as you could a modern ruby cluster ring or trendy split-shank design (see Anna Sheffield and Bario Neal's crimson-centered creations).

As far as your setting goes, yellow gold or rose gold beautifully complement a ruby's scarlet shade, while white gold or platinum can look just as gorgeous. And often, a ruby doesn't have to stand alone—you can mix this deeply saturated stone with diamonds, or opt to mix it with other gemstones like sapphires, emeralds, or even opals. You can even choose to accent your ring with a ruby, rather than have it star at its center if you're not ready to fully commit to this fiery gemstone. Interested in this historically regal gemstone? Browse through some of our favorite ruby engagement rings!

Kwiat Style 28005R Vintage Ring Ruby and Diamonds in 18K White Gold, price upon request, Kwiat.com.