Red Gemstones in Atlanta

Red Gemstone Jewelry

Red gemstones in our catalog come from two stones, ruby and garnet. Ruby is corundum and rates 9 on the Mohs scale, one step below diamond, so it takes daily wear in rings, bracelets and earrings. Garnet rates 6.5 to 7.5 depending on the variety, which suits pendants and earrings and rings worn with some care.

The two reds are not the same colour. Ruby runs from a bright pinkish red to a deep blood red, and chromium is what gives it that colour. Red garnet is usually deeper and darker, often with a hint of brown or purple. Garnet is the birthstone for January and ruby is the birthstone for July.

A protective setting matters more for garnet than for ruby. Ruby holds up in prongs, a bezel or a halo. Garnet in a ring does better in a bezel or a halo that shields its edges, and garnet in a pendant or a pair of earrings takes fewer knocks than it would on a hand. Red pairs with yellow gold, which warms it, and with white gold or platinum, which sharpens the contrast. White diamonds set beside it in a halo or as side stones lift the red further.

Why ATL Luxury Jewelry for Red Gemstones

ATL Luxury Jewelry has been in business since 2008, with a showroom at 1905 Scenic Hwy N Ste 230, Snellville, GA 30078, and 300+ five-star Google reviews. Red stones are easy to compare side by side in person, and we can show you how ruby and garnet differ in colour under showroom light.

Cleaning, inspection and prong tightening are free in store, which matters for any red stone worn in a prong setting. Engraving is free at purchase. Catalog stock is made to order, and we design custom pieces with you in the showroom.