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!

Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Detailing

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

Brilliant Earth The Margalit Ring, price upon request, BrilliantEarth.com. 

McTeigue & McClelland Style 9275 Natural, un-heated, Ruby Classic Flora Ring with Diamonds in 18 Karat Yellow Bloomed Gold & Platinum, price upon request, Mc2Jewels.com.

Blue Nile Style 45572 Ruby Diamond Pavé Halo Ring in 18k White Gold (1.63 ct center) (6.9mm), $9,500, BlueNile.com.
 

Harry Winston Oval Ruby Ring with Marquise-Cut Side Stones, Ruby 6.53 Carats, Diamonds 1.6 Carats, Set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, price upon request, HarryWinston.com.
 

Bario Neal Custom Heirloom Ruby Cluster Ring, price upon request, Bario-Neal.com.
 

Julie Wolfe Opal & Ruby Ring, $620, Barneys.com.
 

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry Style R2208R Hexagon Ruby Ring, $7,655, SatomiKawakita.com.
 

Polly Wales Royal Ruby Ring, $3,400, CatbirdNYC.com.
 

Trumpet & Horn "Redfern" Victorian Era Ruby Engagement Ring, $5,950, TrumpetandHorn.com.

Kwiat Style 28037R Vintage Ring ruby and diamond in 18K white gold, price upon request, Kwiat.com.
 

Arik Kastan Sunset Ruby and Diamond Ring, $2,500, GreenwichJewelers.com.
 

Harry Winston Oval Ruby Ring with Marquise-Cut Side Stones, Ruby 6.53 Carats, Diamonds 1.6 Carats, Set in 18K Yellow Gold and Platinum, price upon request, HarryWinston.com.
 

Brilliant Earth The Madelene Ring, price upon request, BrilliantEarth.com.
 

Reinstein / Ross Ruby Braid Ring, $6,950, TwistOnline.com.  

Anna Sheffield Round Rosette Ruby, $7,500, AnnaSheffield.com.

Arik Kastan Opal and Ruby Mandala Ring, $1,672, TwistOnline.com.

Michelle Fantaci Diamond and Ruby Fan Ring, $2,315, TwistOnline.com.

Cathy Waterman 22k Gold, Diamond and Ruby Three Leafside Ring in Recycled Metal and Ethically Sourced Stones, price upon request, Ylang23.com.

Kwiat Style 28057R Vintage Ring ruby and diamonds in 18K white gold, price upon request, Kwait.com.

Blue Nile Style 54913 Ruby and Diamond Double Halo Ring in 18k White Gold (0.98 ct center), $6,250, BlueNile.com.

Coast Diamond Style LZK0247-R 1.18 Round Diamonds, 5.80 Emerald Cut Ruby, Platinum, Fishtail, 18K Yellow Prongs, $78,980, CoastDiamond.com.

Jack Kelége Style KPR 610 Platinum ring featuring a 3.00 carat ruby center and 1.78 carats full cut diamonds, price upon request, JackKelege.com.

Sylvie Collection Style SY160 14K white gold engagement ring featuring a 1.13 carat princess cut ruby center and 0.82 carats round diamonds, $6,030, SylvieCollection.com.          

McTeigue & McClelland Style 31839 Cushion cut Natural, un-heated, Ruby & Diamond Lotus Ring in Platinum, price upon request, Mc2Jewels.com.

Trumpet & Horn "Cardinal Falls" Edwardian Era Engagement Ring, $13,750, TrumpetandHorn.com.

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry Style R2607R matte finish ring, $595, SatomiKawakita.com.

Anna Sheffield Attelage Marquise Cut Ring Ruby, $5,300, AnnaSheffield.com.

Coast Diamond Style LZKK0209-R 0.59 Round Diamonds, 1.81 CT Ruby, 18K White Gold, $28,512, CoastDiamond.com.
 

McTeigue & McClelland Style 9340 Natural, un-heated, Ruby Berry Cluster Ring in 18 Karat Bloomed Yellow Gold & Platinum, price upon request, Mc2Jewels.com.

Megan Thorne Limited Collection Ribbon Frame Ring in 18K yellow and white gold with rose cut ruby and ruby/ diamond accent stones, price upon request, MeganThorne.com.

Oscar Heyman Style 301906 Gold Platinum Ruby Diamond Ring, $500,000, OscarHeyman.com.

Trumpet & Horn "Highmeadow" Art Nouveau Ruby Engagement Ring, $6,250, TrumpetandHorn.com. 

Brilliant Earth The Jaleesa Ring, price upon request, BrilliantEarth.com.