18K white gold ring with ruby and diamonds

We present our white gold ring with ruby and diamonds, a refined and elegant piece that stands out for its delicacy and comfort. Flanked by six brilliant-cut diamonds, three on each side, the 1.60 cts oval-cut ruby has an intense color that captivates and the ring presents itself as an ideal choice for those who like small pieces, enjoy combining different rings or love fine and delicate but high quality things.

Belonging to the corundum family, ruby is a mineral formed by aluminum oxide that owes its reddish color to the metals iron and chromium. When it is purple, the ruby receives the name of balajeAccording to the Royal Academy, this word comes from Arabic and refers to a region in Asia where the stones come from. One of the most interesting stories surrounding this gemstone is that of the balaj ruby from the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, who currently sits on the British crown. The story is full of twists and turns of events that are difficult to verify, but it would seem that the stone ended up in the hands of the English prince after he had supported the Castilian king Peter I “The Cruel” in the civil war against his half-brother Henry II of Trastamara. Peter I, for his part, would have ended up taking possession of the stone after executing Muhammad VI “the Red King”, who was fleeing from Muhammad V whom Peter I supported in his reconquest of the Caliphate of Granada. A fascinating story that becomes even more interesting when we discover that the famous ruby was not a ruby at all but a spinel.

Featuring six brilliant-cut diamonds, this stylized gem-set ring has a size of 16/56 and weighs 3 grams.