Le Vian Couture® Passion Ruby™ and 1/3ctw Vanilla Diamonds® Halo 18k Vanilla Gold® Ring

From Le Vian®, this vibrant gemstone ring features a Passion Ruby™ elegantly enveloped within halo of sparkling Vanilla Diamonds®. Additional Vanilla Diamonds® adorn the shoulders of the band. Vanilla Diamonds® are 1/3ctw, I in color, and SI2 in clarity.

Ruby has the distinction of being the most valued gemstone throughout most of recorded history. Ancient Sanskrit referred to the ruby as the "king of precious stones", the bible found only wise and virtuous women more precious than rubies and the Persian sage al-Biruni wrote about rubies the first place in color, beauty and rank among all gems. The name Ruby comes from the Latin word ruber for its hue. The strength of red in the ruby depends on how much chromium is present—the more chromium, the stronger the red color. Chromium can also cause fluorescence, which adds to the intensity of the red color. The brilliant crimson color of this gem is associated with passion and love, making the ruby an ideal choice for engagement rings.

Vanilla Diamonds® are specially selected to adorn Le Vian® designs – from breathtaking one-of-a-kind red carpet favored designs in Vanilla Gold® to the trendsetting combination of Strawberry ‘N Vanilla® featuring the blushing hue of Strawberry Gold® topped with Vanilla Diamonds®.