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Have you ever wondered why most of the best and most unique ruby rings are crafted in yellow gold, not platinum or white gold or even sterling silver? There’s a very good reason and it only partly has to do with price. To understand we need to go back in time….

The History of Gold and Ruby Rings:

In Asian countries where the best rubies have been mined for centuries, the most auspicious red ruby was considered to be the one with the deepest or richest color of red that most resembles the traditional Asian reds that are in fact considered the color of good fortune, prosperity and all things pious.

Since the rubies that were very clear and without inclusions had a bluish undertone, the deep Asian yellow gold that was used to mount the gem caused the bluishness of the stone to deepen and be more purple when viewed in the light.

Since the deeper purple red was a coveted color, jewelry began to be crafted primarily in yellow gold, not the light 14k and 10k gold the west is used to, but pure 24k, rich deep yellow gold that enhanced the ruby to its fullest potential. Naturally, since rubies are precious and expensive, it was also natural to set them in the most expensive metal that was available, and that was pure gold.

In Asia, although silver is sold to the tourists on the streets of every city and town from Nepal to the tip of the most remote Indonesian island, the fact is that it’s very rare to see Asian people wearing anything but gold. Even a poor woman may have a teeny nose ring or a chain with a charm or a bangle or jangle somewhere. Silver is cheap and white, not an auspicious color, and gold is a sign of prosperity even if it be only a dream.

Shopping For Unique Ruby Rings In Gold

So when you want a unique ring with a Burmese or Thai or Vietnamese ruby gemstone that’s crafted in a unique manner, consider Asian deep yellow gold, and a bluish-red almost purple ruby…and go shopping at your local Asian jeweler or order online from Thai and Burmese dealers.