34 Royal Ruby Engagement Rings

Courtesy of Kwiat

After all, red is the color of romance.

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Courtesy of Kwiat

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.

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Ruby Engagement Ring with a Round Diamond Halo

Couretsy of Brilliant Earth

What Your Engagement Ring Says About You

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

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Ruby Classic Flora Engagement Ring with Diamonds

McTeigue & McClelland

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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.

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Pavé Halo

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

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Flower Diamond Halo

Couretsy of Harry Winston

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.

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Ruby Cluster Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Bario Neal

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

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Opal & Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Barney's

Opal Engagement Rings That Are Oh-So Dreamy

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

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Hexagonal Ruby Engagement Ring

Courtesy of Satomi Kawakita Jewelry

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

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Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Catbird

Amazing Celebrity Engagement Rings

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

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Victorian Era Ruby Engagement Ring

Courtesy of Trumpet & Horn

Glossary of Engagement Ring Cuts

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

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Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Intricate Diamond Border

Courtesy of Kwiat

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

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Sunset Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Twist Online

What You Need to Know About Insuring Your Engagement Ring

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

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Marquise-Cut Side Stones

Couretsy of Harry Winston

Marquise-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

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.

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo

Couretsy of Brilliant Earth

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

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Braided Band

Couretsy of Twist Online

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

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Round Rosette Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Anna Sheffield

Get the Look: Celebrity-Inspired Engagement Rings

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

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Opal and Ruby Mandala Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Twist Online

5 Times You Shouldn't Wear Your Engagement Ring

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

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Diamond and Ruby Fan Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Twist Online

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

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Diamond and Ruby Three Leafside Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Ylang 23

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

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Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo

Courtesy of Kwiat

Stunning Vintage Engagement Rings

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

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Double Diamond Halo Ruby Engagement Ring

Engagement Rings with Brilliant Cut and Color

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

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Emerald-Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Coast Diamond

Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

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

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Halo on Platinum Setting

Couretsy of Jack Kelege

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.

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Princess-Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Courtesy of Sylvie Collection

Princess-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

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.

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Ruby & Diamond Lotus Engagement Ring

McTeigue & McClelland

Cushion-Cut Diamond Engagement Rings

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

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Vintage-Inspired Ruby Engagement Ring

Courtesy of Trumpet & Horn

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

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Solitaire Ruby Engagement Ring

Courtesy of Satomi Kawakita Jewelry

Engagement Rings Under $1,000

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

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Double-Banded Marquise-Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Anna Sheffield

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

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Diamond and Ruby Engagement Ring

Couretsy of Coast Diamond

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

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Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Detailing

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Ruby Engagement Ring with a Round Diamond Halo

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Ruby Classic Flora Engagement Ring with Diamonds

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Pavé Halo

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Flower Diamond Halo

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Ruby Cluster Engagement Ring

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Opal & Ruby Engagement Ring

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Hexagonal Ruby Engagement Ring

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Three Stone Ruby Engagement Ring

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Victorian Era Ruby Engagement Ring

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Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Intricate Diamond Border

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Sunset Ruby Engagement Ring

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Marquise-Cut Side Stones

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Braided Band

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Round Rosette Ruby Engagement Ring

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Opal and Ruby Mandala Engagement Ring

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Diamond and Ruby Fan Engagement Ring

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Diamond and Ruby Three Leafside Engagement Ring

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Vintage Ruby Engagement Ring with Diamond Halo

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Double Diamond Halo Ruby Engagement Ring

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Emerald-Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

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Ruby Engagement Ring with Halo on Platinum Setting

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Princess-Cut Ruby Engagement Ring

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Ruby & Diamond Lotus Engagement Ring

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Vintage-Inspired Ruby Engagement Ring