White Gold Ruby Necklaces

White gold creates an exceptional luminous contrast with the deep red of ruby, amplifying its brilliance and chromatic intensity. Its neutral, cool tone allows the stone to capture all attention, where yellow gold can create a warm cast. Rhodium-plated 18k white gold also offers a modern and timeless setting, perfect for showcasing the nobility of red corundum.

Since antiquity, ruby has symbolized ardent passion, courage, and vitality. Worn as a necklace, it remains close to the heart and embodies intense love and inner strength. The birthstone for July, ruby in white gold also represents the 40th wedding anniversary gem, celebrating a love that endures through time with brilliance and authenticity.

A AAA quality ruby displays an intense, even red color, without areas that are too dark or too light, and transparency that allows light to pass through the stone. At Mayuri, our rubies sourced from Thailand are selected for their exceptional chromatic saturation. The gemological certification accompanying each piece guarantees the authenticity and characteristics of the stone, including any heat treatment.

The combination of rubies and diamonds in white gold is a classic of fine jewelry. Diamonds in pavé or halo settings create a sparkling frame that amplifies the brilliance of the central ruby, while adding light and sophistication. This combination also allows you to adjust your budget by distributing value across multiple stones, while achieving a spectacular and refined effect.

For an authentic vintage style, favor Art Deco-inspired necklaces with emerald-cut or baguette rubies, or halo pendants reminiscent of the Edwardian era. Settings with milgrain, engraving, and ruby-diamond combinations evoke the refinement of the 1920s and 1930s. Mayuri offers bespoke creations incorporating these timeless stylistic elements adapted to contemporary tastes.

The choice of shape depends on your aesthetic preferences and features. Round or oval rubies offer maximum brilliance and classic style, while cushion or pear cuts bring a romantic and distinctive touch. Oval rubies have the advantage of visually elongating the neck, while a round solitaire suits all styles and is easily worn every day.

Wear your ruby white gold necklace after applying perfume and cosmetics, as chemicals can tarnish the rhodium. With a hardness of 9/10 on the Mohs scale, ruby resists everyday scratches, but avoid direct impacts. A delicate 16.5-inch necklace slips elegantly under a shirt collar or on a décolleté, creating a discreet and luminous focal point. Remove it before sports or manual activities.

Rubies from Burma (Myanmar) are historically the most prized for their legendary "pigeon's blood" color, while those from Mozambique and Madagascar also offer exceptional quality. At Mayuri, we primarily work with Thai rubies selected for their AAA quality, and can source stones from Burma or other prestigious origins on request for bespoke projects.

Natural quality rubies are rare precious stones whose value tends to hold steady or even increase over time. Set in 18k white gold, they constitute a tangible heritage investment. Untreated rubies, particularly those exceeding 1 carat with intense color and few inclusions, represent the best appreciation potential. Mayuri can source this type of exceptional stone on request.

Necklace layering is an elegant trend that showcases your ruby necklace. Pair it with white gold chains of different lengths (16, 18, 20 inches) to create depth. Keep the ruby necklace as the central statement piece, surrounded by more discreet chains. This technique works particularly well with a delicate solitaire ruby pendant on a fine chain.

Most fine jewelry rubies undergo heat treatment that intensifies their color and improves their clarity, a standard process accepted worldwide. Natural untreated rubies are much rarer and can cost up to 50% more. At Mayuri, our rubies are primarily heat-treated to offer optimal quality-to-price ratio, with the option to source certified natural stones for discerning collectors.

A ruby white gold necklace is a powerful symbolic gift to celebrate life's meaningful moments. Ideal for July birthdays (birthstone), 40th wedding anniversaries (ruby anniversary), or to declare passionate love as an alternative engagement gift. Its symbolism of courage and vitality also makes it an inspiring present to celebrate professional success or a new life chapter.