A single drop of captured firelight. The Cordelia oval cut lab-grown ruby ring sets a rich, deep-red ruby in a vintage-inspired gallery, wrapped in warm 14K yellow gold vermeil. It is romance built for real life — the color of ruby, the glow of gold, and the everyday confidence of a genuine, hard-wearing gemstone you can wear proudly every single day.
Genuine lab-grown ruby
14K yellow gold vermeil
Oval cut
July birthstone
Vintage-inspired
Free velvet gift box
A vintage silhouette in warm gold
Cordelia takes its cue from heirloom rings passed quietly through generations. An elongated oval ruby rests east-to-west in a softly detailed setting, so the stone reads larger on the finger and the whole ring feels like something found rather than bought. It suits anyone drawn to old-world romance and to ruby engagement rings with genuine character. If you love a gemstone center that steps away from the expected diamond solitaire, you will feel right at home across our nature-inspired engagement rings.
The lab-grown ruby
At the heart sits a genuine lab-grown ruby — a real ruby in every sense, sharing the exact crystal structure and chemistry of a mined stone (it is true corundum). Grown in a controlled environment rather than pulled from the earth, it delivers a cleaner, more even red at a fraction of the price, with no ethical question marks. Ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, second only to diamond and sapphire, so this is a center stone built for a lifetime of daily wear. Explore the wider story of the gem across our ruby jewelry range, and read up on its history in our guide to ruby meaning.
Milgrain and vintage detailing
Look closely and the romance lives in the details: a finely worked gallery, gentle shoulders and softly beaded edges that catch the light the way antique jewelry does. Every line is designed to frame the ruby and lift its color, so the red glows against the gold rather than competing with it. It is the kind of quiet craftsmanship that makes a modestly priced ring feel like a treasured find.
Real gold over sterling silver 925
The band is 14K yellow gold vermeil — a generous layer of real 14K gold bonded over a solid sterling silver 925 core. You get the deep, buttery warmth of true gold and a hypoallergenic precious-metal base, at a price that leaves room for the moment rather than the markup. Prefer gold throughout? The same design can be made in solid gold on request.
What ruby symbolizes
For centuries the ruby has been the stone of passion, courage and devoted love — a fitting emblem for a promise, an anniversary or a July birthday. Its bold red has long signaled a heart that is all in. Discover why couples keep reaching for this hue in our guide to red engagement rings, and see how it carries July in our July birthstone feature. For a matching band to layer alongside it, browse our ruby wedding bands.
Specifications
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Metal 14K yellow gold vermeil over sterling silver 925
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Center stone Genuine lab-grown ruby (real corundum)
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Color Rich deep red
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Cut Oval
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Hardness 9 on the Mohs scale
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Style Vintage-inspired
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Personalization Optional engraving (up to 16 characters)
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Sourcing Ethically created, conflict-free
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Included Free luxury velvet gift box & lifetime warranty
Aquamarise vermeil is real gold over sterling silver 925 — the rich, golden look you love, at a price that makes it easy to say yes. Keep it luminous with a little care: remove before showering, swimming, or exercise, avoid contact with lotions and fragrance, and store dry between wears. Want gold all the way through? The same design is also available in solid gold.
Sizing & care
Choose your size at checkout. If you are between sizes or unsure, reach out and we will help you land on the right fit — and if it is not quite right, resizing is available and starts from a modest fee. To keep the ruby and the gold glowing, buff gently with a soft dry cloth and store the ring in its velvet box between wears. With that easy care, Cordelia is made to be worn and loved every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is the ruby a real ruby?
Yes. It is a genuine lab-grown ruby, which is a real ruby (true corundum) with the same chemistry, hardness and rich red color as a mined stone. It is simply grown in a lab rather than dug from the earth, which makes it cleaner in color, kinder in price and conflict-free.
What is yellow gold vermeil?
Yellow gold vermeil is real 14K gold layered over sterling silver 925 — the warm, golden look you love at an easier price. If you would prefer gold all the way through, the same design is also available in solid gold.
Is a ruby tough enough for everyday wear?
Absolutely. Ruby ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, one of the hardest gemstones there is, second only to diamond. That makes it an excellent choice for a ring you plan to wear day in and day out.
What cut is the center stone?
An elongated oval, set east-to-west so it draws the eye along the finger and makes the ruby look generous and graceful. The oval shape is a timeless choice that pairs beautifully with the vintage gallery.
Can the ring be engraved?
Yes. You can add a personal engraving of up to 16 characters at checkout — a date, initials or a short message. Engraved pieces are final sale, so please double-check spelling.
Is this a good July birthday gift?
It is a perfect one. Ruby is the birthstone for July, so a ruby ring is a meaningful, personal way to mark a July birthday, an anniversary or any milestone worth celebrating.
Are the stones ethically sourced?
Yes. The lab-grown ruby is created in a controlled environment, so it is inherently conflict-free, and all of our materials are ethically sourced. You can wear it with complete peace of mind.
How should I care for the ring?
Remove it before showering, swimming or exercise, keep it away from lotions and fragrance, and store it dry in its velvet box between wears. A soft, dry cloth restores the shine whenever you like.
What size should I order?
Select your ring size at checkout. If you are unsure or between sizes, contact us for guidance. Resizing is available and starts from a modest fee if you need an adjustment later.
Can I have it made in solid gold?
Yes. The same Cordelia design can be crafted in solid gold if you would like gold all the way through. Reach out and we will prepare a quote for you.
Does it arrive gift-ready?
Every order ships in a free luxury velvet gift box and is backed by our lifetime warranty — ready for a proposal, a birthday or to give as a keepsake.
Where can I see more ruby designs?
Explore the full ruby engagement rings collection and our wider ruby jewelry for more ways to wear this glowing red gem.
