Love and passion. Deep, red-blooded passion. Passion so powerful it’s sewn right into our being so our blood pumps deep and red, our cheeks flush red and rosy, and our thoughts are misted with powerful love and desire.
Okay, I’m a jeweler and not a poet. You’ll have to forgive that last paragraph.
But it’s all true from a symbolic standpoint. For many centuries, shades of red have been associated with love and passion. Most anthropologists believe that comes from the understanding that the blood is the key to life. Symbolically, just as people value their life’s blood; they value their passion and love.
And just for fun… pair it with the metal for extra meaning.
Yellow gold with a ruby symbolizes passion and loyalty.
White gold with a ruby symbolizes pure passion.
Rose gold with a ruby symbolizes passion, tenderness, and romance.
Platinum with a ruby symbolizes strength and passion.
Is it any wonder that the fiery red ruby is experiencing a very powerful resurgence in popularity when it comes to engagement rings? For a great many in today’s word, elegance and understatement are set aside when it comes to relationships, and the engagement rings reflect that.
Apart from the beautiful red splash of color, there is something else wonderful about a ruby. It’s a very durable gem. In fact, it’s just slightly less durable than a diamond. That makes it perfect for an engagement ring that will be worn every day. Because of the blazing color, a ruby can work very well with a white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum setting. Not all colored gems can stand up to any color of metal but rubies manage quite beautifully.
If you’re in the market for an engagement ring and you would like your ring to stand out from the crowd of engagement rings available, consider a ruby. It’s certain to make a very bold and very powerful statement. If that’s the right statement for you, you’re sure to enjoy this lovely burst of red on your ring finger.
If you’re ready to pop the question, give us a call and we’ll help you find the perfect ring. If you’re looking for an engagement ring in San Diego, drop by our La Jolla showroom. Get in touch. You’ll be glad you did.
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