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The price of our yellow gold ruby engagement rings varies depending on the size and quality of the ruby, as well as the complexity of the setting. Our 18k yellow gold creations start from several hundred euros for delicate designs, and can reach several thousand euros for AAA-quality rubies with diamond halos. Each ring can be customized to suit your budget and aesthetic preferences.
A yellow gold ruby engagement ring offers a passionate and unique alternative to the traditional diamond. Ruby, with its exceptional hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale, is durable enough for everyday wear. It symbolizes passionate love and devotion, while yellow gold brings timeless warmth. This combination creates a piece that is both distinctive and meaningful, perfect for a memorable proposal.
Yes, our yellow gold ruby solitaire rings showcase the natural beauty of the center stone in all its splendor. The solitaire is a timeless style that enhances the ruby's radiance while offering pure, refined elegance. You can choose the size and shape of the ruby (oval, cushion, round) as well as the setting style to create a unique ring suited to your love story.
Absolutely. Our yellow gold ruby engagement rings can be enhanced with diamonds to create dazzling compositions. We offer several customization options:
This ruby and diamond pairing in yellow gold creates a striking contrast between the warmth of red and the brilliance of white.
Our yellow gold ruby engagement rings are primarily set with AAA-quality natural rubies sourced from Thailand. These stones are selected for their intense color and exceptional clarity. Upon request, we can source rubies from renowned origins such as Burma, Mozambique, or Madagascar, particularly for pigeon's blood quality stones or untreated natural rubies.
Most of our rubies are heat-treated to enhance their color and brilliance, a standard and accepted practice in fine jewelry that reveals the stone's natural beauty. This treatment ensures a deep, lasting red color. Untreated natural rubies are much rarer and represent a higher investment. Mayuri can source untreated rubies upon request for discerning collectors.
Yes, we create vintage and Art Deco-inspired yellow gold ruby engagement rings made to order. These timeless styles feature intricate details, geometric patterns, elaborate halos, and milgrain settings. The pairing of ruby and yellow gold perfectly evokes the elegance of bygone eras while remaining contemporary. Each creation can be adapted to reflect your unique romantic vision.
To ensure your surprise is successful, you can discreetly borrow a ring she wears on her left ring finger and have it measured by a jeweler, or download our free ring sizer PDF from mayuri.fr to measure it yourself. Our sizes range from 48 to 62. If you hesitate between two sizes, choose the larger one: it is easier to resize a ring smaller than larger. We also offer a complimentary resizing service after purchase.
Express shipping available worldwide. For ready-to-ship designs, delivery typically takes 5 to 7 business days. For custom creations or specific personalization (engraving, stone selection, particular settings), allow 3 to 4 weeks. Your ring arrives in an elegant presentation box, ready for your proposal. Please see our shipping & returns policy for details.
We understand that a yellow gold ruby engagement ring represents a significant investment. That is why we offer several payment solutions:
These options allow you to acquire your dream ring with complete peace of mind.
Your yellow gold ruby engagement ring requires simple care to maintain its brilliance. Clean it regularly with a soft cloth and warm soapy water, then dry gently. Avoid direct impact despite the ruby's exceptional hardness (9/10 Mohs). Remove your ring during sports activities or manual work. Professional polishing in our atelier is available to restore the 18k yellow gold's luster if needed.
Yes, Mayuri offers a 30-day return policy on all engagement rings, including yellow gold ruby designs. Returns are accepted if the piece is new, unworn, and in its original presentation box. This guarantee allows you to order with complete confidence. For highly personalized custom creations, please contact us to learn about specific conditions. Your satisfaction remains our absolute priority. See our shipping & returns policy for full details.
Our rubies are natural, chosen for the intensity of their red rather than for perfect transparency. In vermeil, ruby reveals itself as rosé; in solid 18-carat gold, it takes on its classic deep red.
From delicate rosé to deep red, we choose each ruby for the beauty of its colour, then set it to last.
A stone you chose, a setting imagined for her. A creation that will belong to you alone.
Our bespoke service accompanies engagements, heirloom pieces and reinterpretation commissions. We work from a stone sourced for you, or from a stone you already own. Response within 48 hours, piece delivered within four to six weeks.
Les questions qu'on nous pose le plus souvent sur les yellow gold ruby engagement rings : matières, entretien, symbolique et conseils en style.
The ruby symbolizes passionate love, courage, and vitality, making this gemstone a perfect choice to celebrate a profound commitment. Paired with yellow gold, a timeless metal evoking light and prosperity, it creates a harmony of warm tones that reinforces the unique and ardent character of your union. This combination was favored by European royal courts to seal the most prestigious alliances.
With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, ruby is the second hardest gemstone after diamond, making it an excellent choice for everyday wear. Belonging to the corundum family, it resists scratches and impacts remarkably well while maintaining its brilliance over the years. A yellow gold ruby engagement ring will last for decades without losing its splendor.
A AAA quality ruby displays an intense and uniform red color, ideally a deep red approaching "pigeon's blood," with excellent transparency and few inclusions visible to the naked eye. The stone should possess a beautiful vitreous luster and reflect light evenly. At Mayuri, each ruby is selected according to these strict criteria and can be accompanied by a gemological certificate upon request.
18k yellow gold and ruby form a natural chromatic harmony where warm tones enhance each other beautifully. The luminous yellow of the gold amplifies the red brilliance of the ruby, creating an elegant and timeless contrast that flatters all skin tones. This classic pairing transcends eras without ever going out of style, from Art Deco creations to contemporary designs.
Natural rubies offer a palette ranging from deep pink to the coveted "pigeon's blood" red, the most sought-after and precious hue. Our Thai rubies typically present a vivid and luminous red, while Burmese stones available upon request display a deeper purplish red. The choice of shade depends on your personal preferences and desired setting style.
Ruby pairs beautifully with other gems to create unique compositions. The most prized combinations include:
Mayuri can create these combinations as bespoke pieces according to your wishes.
For a harmonious engagement ring, a ruby of 0.5 to 2 carats offers a remarkable presence without being ostentatious. Rubies being rarer than diamonds at equal carat weight, even a 1-carat stone presents exceptional character. The ideal size also depends on hand shape: slender fingers showcase 0.5 to 1-carat stones beautifully, while larger hands can accommodate 1.5 to 2-carat rubies.
Several cuts beautifully reveal the ruby's beauty on yellow gold:
Mayuri advises you according to your preferences and envisioned setting style.
Ruby, the birthstone for July, adds a personal and symbolic dimension to your engagement ring. If your partner or you were born in July, choosing a ruby creates an intimate connection between birthdate and commitment, strengthening the emotional significance of the piece. This subtle personalization makes the ring even more unique and meaningful.
While visually similar, these red gemstones differ significantly. Ruby (hardness 9) far surpasses garnet (6.5-7.5) and spinel (8) in terms of durability and value. Ruby belongs to the corundum family, precious gemstones par excellence, while garnet and spinel are semi-precious stones. For an engagement ring meant to last a lifetime, ruby remains the most durable and precious choice.
Yellow gold ruby engagement rings adorned the fingers of European and Asian royal courts for centuries, symbols of power and passion. Burmese rubies were particularly prized by Indian maharajas and Russian tsars. This tradition continues today with creations inspired by vintage, Art Deco, or Victorian styles, testament to the timeless heritage of this prestigious pairing.
18k yellow gold (750/1000) creates an exceptional chromatic synergy with the ruby's red, with warm tones magnifying each other. Unlike white gold which creates a cooler contrast, or rose gold which can visually compete with the ruby, yellow gold enhances the stone without overpowering it. This classic alliance transcends trends and naturally flatters all skin tones, from fair to deep.