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The price of our yellow gold ruby engagement rings varies according to the size and quality of the ruby, as well as the complexity of the setting. Our creations in 18k yellow gold start from several hundred euros for delicate designs, and can reach several thousand euros for AAA quality rubies with a diamond halo. Each ring can be customised according to your budget and aesthetic preferences.
A ruby and yellow gold 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 symbolises ardent love and passion, while yellow gold brings timeless warmth. This combination creates a distinctive and meaningful piece of jewellery, perfect for a memorable marriage proposal.
Yes, our solitaire yellow gold ruby rings showcase the natural beauty of the central stone in all its splendour. The solitaire is a timeless style that enhances the brilliance of the ruby while offering pure, refined elegance. You can choose the size and shape of the ruby (oval, cushion, round) as well as the type of setting 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 combinations. We offer several customisation options:
This ruby-diamond combination in yellow gold creates a striking contrast between the warmth of red and the brilliance of white.
Our yellow gold ruby engagement rings are mainly set with AAA quality natural rubies sourced from Thailand. These stones are selected for their intense colour and exceptional clarity. On request, we can source rubies from renowned origins such as Burma, Mozambique or Madagascar, particularly for pigeon-blood quality stones or untreated natural rubies.
Most of our rubies are heat-treated to enhance their colour and brilliance, a standard and accepted process in jewellery-making that brings out the natural beauty of the stone. This treatment ensures a deep, long-lasting red colour. Untreated natural rubies are much rarer and represent a higher investment. Mayuri can source untreated rubies on request for discerning collectors.
Yes, we create bespoke vintage and art deco inspired yellow gold ruby engagement rings. These timeless styles feature engraved details, geometric patterns, elaborate halos and millegrain settings. The combination of ruby and yellow gold perfectly evokes the elegance of bygone eras while remaining modern. Each creation can be adapted to reflect your romantic and unique vision.
To pull off your surprise, you can discreetly borrow a ring she wears on her left ring finger, or download our free PDF ring sizer on mayuri.fr to measure it. Our sizes range from 48 to 62. If you're torn between two sizes, go for the larger one: it's easier to size a ring down than up. We also offer a free resizing service within one month of receiving the piece, once only, provided the ring hasn't been worn or engraved. Be sure to plan the timing of your proposal to stay within this window. After one month, a quote will be provided upon request.
For our in-stock yellow gold ruby engagement rings, dispatch takes place within 24 to 48 hours, and you'll receive your piece within a further 24 to 48 hours. For a bespoke creation or a specific personalisation (engraving, choice of stone, particular setting), allow 3 to 6 weeks. Your ring arrives in an elegant case, ready for your proposal.
We understand that a yellow gold ruby engagement ring represents a significant investment. That's why we offer several payment solutions:
These options let you acquire the ring of your dreams 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 impacts despite the ruby's exceptional hardness (9/10 Mohs). Remove your ring during sports activities or manual work. Professional workshop polishing is available to revive the 18k yellow gold if needed.
Yes, Mayuri offers a 30-day return policy for all engagement rings, including yellow gold ruby designs. Returns are free within France if the piece is new, unworn and in its original box. This guarantee allows you to order with complete confidence. For highly customised bespoke creations, please contact us to find out about the specific conditions. Your satisfaction remains our top priority.
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.
The questions we are asked most often about yellow gold ruby engagement rings: materials, care, symbolism and styling advice.
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.
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