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Amanda’s Style File: Ravishing Rubies
The rich red July birthstone is the epitome of romance.
These ruby and diamond earrings by Dena Kemp ($135,000) are among the 19 pieces in this Amanda’s Style File celebrating July’s birthstone, the ruby.
Name a gemstone that is more romantic than a ruby. I’ll wait.
Often associated with the heart, there is no question why rubies are often tied to romance.
However, love comes from inside as much as it comes from outside, making rubies an ideal gemstone for self-gifting and gift giving alike.
Rubies are valued for their rich red color that has made them one of the most sought-after gemstones for centuries.
This Style File shows the range of rubies – from simply adorable, wearable pieces to ravishing rubies that are jaw droppingly beautiful.
As the official birthstone of July, rubies always keep it hot.
Often associated with the heart, there is no question why rubies are often tied to romance.
However, love comes from inside as much as it comes from outside, making rubies an ideal gemstone for self-gifting and gift giving alike.
Rubies are valued for their rich red color that has made them one of the most sought-after gemstones for centuries.
This Style File shows the range of rubies – from simply adorable, wearable pieces to ravishing rubies that are jaw droppingly beautiful.
As the official birthstone of July, rubies always keep it hot.
Ali Weiss Jewelry 14-karat yellow gold and ruby five-stone hand chain ($425)
Alison Nagasue 18-karat yellow gold disc necklace with rubies on a blackened silver chain ($3,800)
Anita Ko ruby cushion "Hepburn" necklace with rubies and diamonds in 18-karat yellow gold (Price Upon Request)
Artistry, Ltd. ruby and diamond cluster pendant in 14-karat yellow gold ($2,530)
Dena Kemp ruby and diamond earrings in 18-karat white gold ($135,000)
HOWL "Bomb Shell" ring in 18-karat yellow gold with ruby ($7,200)
Jenna Blake "Eclipse" ring with rubies in 18-karat yellow gold ($7,600)
Marie Lichtenberg Check Locket in 18-karat yellow gold with rubies and diamonds ($25,500)
MATEO 14-karat yellow gold ruby beaded necklace ($450)
Midas Chain ruby bezel wire ring with ruby in 14-karat yellow gold ($339)
Mindi Mond ruby and diamond platinum by the yard chain ($14,900)
Moritz Glik heart rose-cut ruby necklace with diamonds set and enclosed in a Kaleidoscope Shaker™ in 18-karat gold ($8,700)
Rahaminov Diamonds coil bracelet in 18-karat yellow gold with rubies ($25,000)
Ray Griffiths ruby necklace with an 18-karat yellow gold finial bead ($6,545)
Retrouvaí heart rubies "Heirloom Bezel" earrings in 14-karat yellow gold ($12,920)
Savolinna 18-karat rose gold "Linette Choker Piorra" necklace with ruby and diamonds ($4,216)
Sonya K. ruby and marquise diamond ring set in 18-karat white gold ($225,000)
White/Space Jewelry ruby "Dewdrop" gemstone necklace in 14-karat yellow gold ($980)
Yvonne Léon "Heart Cross" signet ring in 9-karat gold with gray diamonds and rubies ($3,435)
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