Yellow Gold Ruby Earrings

Ruby symbolizes passion, courage, and ardent love, while yellow gold evokes light, prosperity, and timelessness. Together, they form a powerful alliance celebrating vitality and life energy. Wearing yellow gold ruby earrings expresses confident femininity and a deep connection to intense emotions. As the July birthstone, ruby is also traditionally given for 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries.

Ruby quality is assessed according to several essential criteria:

• Color: from deep pink to pigeon's blood red, the most saturated and pure tones are the most sought after
• Clarity: fewer visible inclusions indicate higher quality, though some natural inclusions attest to authenticity
• Cut: precise cutting maximizes the stone's brilliance and reflections
• Origin: rubies from Burma, Thailand, or Mozambique are particularly prized

At Mayuri, all our rubies are graded AAA quality, guaranteeing exceptional stones.

Pigeon's blood ruby refers to the purest and most intense shade of red, with a slight bluish tint that gives it exceptional depth. This rare color, historically associated with Burmese rubies, represents the pinnacle of quality in gemology. Its rarity and incomparable brilliance make it the most coveted stone for prestigious yellow gold ruby earrings. Mayuri can source pigeon's blood rubies on request for your bespoke creations.

Yes, ruby is particularly suited to daily wear thanks to its exceptional hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond. This durability, combined with the strength of 18k gold, makes yellow gold ruby earrings jewelry that endures through the years. Simply avoid direct impact and contact with harsh chemicals. Ruby studs are particularly practical for everyday wear.

The choice of cut depends on your style and face shape:

• Round cut: classic and timeless, it maximizes ruby's brilliance
• Oval cut: elegant and elongating, it enhances the stone's intense color
• Cushion cut: with vintage charm, it offers a beautiful balance between brilliance and depth
• Pear cut: sophisticated, ideal for elegant drop earrings

Mayuri offers all these cuts in our yellow gold ruby earrings collection.

The combination of ruby and diamond in yellow gold is a classic of high jewelry that enhances the intensity of red with the brilliance of diamonds. This pairing can take several forms: a central ruby surrounded by diamond pavé, a harmonious ruby-diamond alternation, or drops where the ruby is accented by diamonds. Yellow gold amplifies the natural warmth of ruby while creating an elegant contrast with the whiteness of diamonds. This style is particularly suited to festive occasions and evening wear.

Absolutely. The contrast between deep red ruby and fair complexions creates a striking and elegant effect. Yellow gold brings a luminous warmth that particularly flatters fair skin with warm or neutral undertones. For very pale skin with cool undertones, the intensity of ruby combined with yellow gold may benefit from slightly more defined makeup to visually balance the look. Modest-sized yellow gold ruby studs are an excellent option for beginning with this bold combination.

Hoops are continuous rings that pass through the lobe and close onto themselves, often adorned with rubies set along all or part of their circumference. They offer a dynamic and contemporary style. Lever-backs, on the other hand, are earrings with a hinged closure that fastens behind the lobe, with the ruby visible only from the front. They provide secure hold and optimal comfort, particularly appreciated for overnight or extended wear. Both styles are available in 18k yellow gold at Mayuri.

Yes, Mayuri offers a bespoke creation service that allows you to design vintage or Art Deco-inspired yellow gold ruby earrings. Our artisans can reproduce characteristic styles from different eras: milgrain detailing, Art Deco geometric motifs, Belle Époque scrolls, or Retro designs from the 1940s. You can choose the size and shape of the ruby, the setting type, and integrate personalized ornamental details. This approach guarantees a unique piece that combines the authenticity of vintage style with contemporary quality.

For small yellow gold ruby earrings with a discreet and refined style, choose stones 3 to 4 mm in diameter (approximately 0.15 to 0.25 carats each). These dimensions offer an elegant presence without being ostentatious, perfect for the office or everyday wear. Studs with push-back closures in this size are particularly comfortable and secure. The natural intensity of ruby ensures sufficient visibility even in small dimensions, while 18k yellow gold provides the necessary luminosity.

The alliance of ruby and yellow gold dates back to Antiquity, when Indian and Burmese civilizations considered ruby the stone of kings, always set in the purest gold. In medieval Europe, this combination symbolized divine power and sacred passion. The Renaissance and Victorian era established yellow gold ruby earrings as symbols of nobility and aristocratic femininity. Today, this timeless pairing remains among the most prized in high jewelry, embodying a luxury that is both classic and passionate.

Ruby and sapphire both belong to the corundum family and share the same exceptional hardness (9/10 Mohs). Their main difference lies in color: ruby derives its intense red from chromium, while blue sapphire owes its hue to iron and titanium. In terms of symbolism, ruby evokes passion and ardent energy, while sapphire represents wisdom and serenity. Paired with yellow gold, both create elegant combinations, but ruby offers a warmer and bolder contrast, while sapphire brings a cooler sophistication.