Ruby Pendants

Pendants are the earliest piece of jewelry discovered.  When they first came out they were mere stones strung around neck through a crude leather or grass string.  At this point of time they were worn because of their meaning and significance rather than being worn as jewelry items.  The discovery of precious metals and their ability to be casted in jewelry brought out pendants in metal with engravings.  Then came the era of beautiful colored gemstone pendants. Gemstone pendants added a whole new depth to pendant designing and variety.

When we talk about colored gemstones the range is wide and so is the preference depending upon color, property and significance of each stone.  As one of the precious stone, ruby is among highly desirable gemstones for pendants.  Ruby pendants are not only chosen by people keen for its affluent red color but its indulging aura also captivates buyers with no such prior mindset.  On one hand where gem's prosperous bold color imparts great substance to pendant, it enhances overall appearance of the wearer on the other.

It's fascinating how ruby blends graciously with various contrasting styles and flavors of pendants.  A solitaire round ruby pendant in white gold is so casual, young and trendy.  On the contrary same pendant made in yellow gold gives more of a sophisticated look.  Ruby studded pedants in designs of nature such as flower, petals, butterfly also fall in the category of trendy and relaxed every day wear designs.  Contrarily elaborate designs paired with diamonds add great sizzle to party wear.

The quality and price of ruby mainly depends on its color.  "Pigeon blood red" is considered to be the best color in rubies.  Despite of the fact, it's the ultimate design and style of pendant that decides appropriateness of gemstone's color.  For instance some pendants designed in yellow gold look very classy with rubies that are darker in tone and slightly opaque in nature.  Similarly rubies in lighter tones of red with good transparency compliment the glitter of white gold.  And obviously the intense red ruby with its mesmerizing sheen brings out a deadly combination in pendants when twinned with diamond accents.

Ruby centered necklaces and cross pendants are also very popular due to high preference for gem's color.  As ruby belongs to the family of corundum it is pretty tough.  Therefore ruby can be worn easily in pendants for daily wear.  This attribute of ruby pendants also makes them a lovely option for gift giving.  The fact that ruby is the birthstone for July and stone for 15th and 40th wedding anniversary also makes ruby pendants a great choice for gifting.