Understanding This Piece
About Ruby
Ruby is corundum (the same mineral family as sapphire) colored red by trace chromium — the rarer the chromium concentration, the more vivid the red. Top-quality 'pigeon's blood' rubies from Myanmar and Mozambique command per-carat prices that exceed even premium diamonds. Ruby scores 9 on Mohs, making it well-suited for daily-wear jewelry. It's the July birthstone, the 40th-anniversary gem, and historically associated with passion, vitality, and protection in cultures from ancient India to modern Western tradition.
About 14K Yellow Gold
14K yellow gold is 58.3% pure gold blended with copper and silver — the most popular fine-jewelry karat in the US for good reason. It delivers a rich, recognizably warm yellow tone while remaining hard enough for daily wear, holding diamonds and gemstones securely without wearing thin. 14K resizes cleanly and refinishes easily, and it carries strong heirloom value. For most clients balancing color depth, durability, and price, 14K yellow is the right answer.
About Wrap Rings
A wrap ring features a band that wraps around the finger asymmetrically — typically with one end sweeping over the top of the finger rather than meeting in a closed circle. The architecture creates dynamic movement and visual interest, and the open construction allows for some flexibility in sizing. Wrap rings often incorporate diamond accents along the wrapping element for added sparkle.