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Small lab-grown ruby accents mark the points of the frame and run down a split shank. Solid 925 sterling silver with a black ruthenium finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-pills\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eLab-Grown Ruby\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eOval Cut, 5.5 × 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eRuby Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eEngraved Leaf Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eBlack Ruthenium Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pill\"\u003eSizes 4–13\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNerida is named for the sea nymphs of Greek myth, and this version trades water color for fire. The oval sits north to south in four prongs inside a pointed, kite-shaped frame. Leaves are engraved into the black metal on every side of the stone, and the band splits in two as it reaches the frame, with a leaf and three small rubies on each shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking past a plain solitaire, our guides to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/fantasy-inspired-engagement-rings-for-couples-who-want-something-different\"\u003efantasy engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/non-traditional-engagement-rings-a-complete-buyer-s-guide\"\u003enon-traditional engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e map the wider field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe center stone is \u003cstrong\u003elab-grown ruby\u003c\/strong\u003e: genuine corundum, grown in a laboratory, with the same chemistry, hardness and crimson color as a mined ruby. It is the July birthstone and, at 9 on the Mohs scale, one of the hardest colored stones you can put in a ring worn every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/ruby-engagement-rings-guide\"\u003eruby engagement rings guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers lab-grown against mined and what to look for in the color, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/ruby-meaning\"\u003eruby meaning\u003c\/a\u003e covers its history, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/red-engagement-rings-guide\"\u003ered engagement rings guide\u003c\/a\u003e compares ruby with garnet, spinel and the other red stones. For the gift angle, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/july-birthstone\"\u003eJuly birthstone guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMetal and Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ring is solid 925 sterling silver with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/blogs\/journal\/what-is-black-ruthenium\"\u003eblack ruthenium\u003c\/a\u003e finish, a platinum-group metal that settles to a deep gunmetal rather than a flat black. Against it the red reads deeper than it would on silver. The small round accents are lab-grown ruby in the same color as the center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/ruby-engagement-rings\"\u003eruby engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/oval-engagement-rings\"\u003eoval engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/gothic-engagement-rings\"\u003egothic engagement rings\u003c\/a\u003e collections, alongside the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/black-ruthenium-jewelry\"\u003eblack ruthenium jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/red-gemstone-jewelry\"\u003ered gemstone jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/aquamarise.com\/collections\/july-birthstone\"\u003eJuly birthstone jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCenter stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown ruby, oval cut, 5.5 × 10 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccent stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lab-grown ruby rounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 925 sterling silver, black ruthenium finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four prongs in an engraved kite-shaped frame, split shank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruby, 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e July\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 13, including half sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngraving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available, up to 16 characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free luxury velvet jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is 9 on the Mohs scale and well suited to daily wear, so the ruthenium finish is the part to protect. Clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners and household chemicals, which dull the finish, and store the ring in its velvet box rather than loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs the ruby real?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is lab-grown ruby: real corundum with the same chemistry, hardness and color as a mined ruby, grown in a laboratory rather than dug up. It is not a simulant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat are the small accent stones?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey are lab-grown ruby in the same red as the center stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat color is the stone?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eA deep crimson red with a slight pink flash in daylight. 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