Men's Ruby Gold Rings

If you're looking for a men's ruby ring in real gold, here's what we make: natural red rubies, set flush into solid 9ct, 14ct or 18ct Australian gold - never plated, never hollow - from $2,599 AUD, made to order and shipped worldwide.

Why ruby works on a man's hand

Red against gold is the oldest combination in jewellery, and it's aged better than every trend since. Ruby reads warm and deep - saturated in direct light, almost black in shade - which is why it works on a wide gold band where a brighter stone would look borrowed.

There's a practical reason too. Ruby sits at 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, the same as sapphire, with only diamond above it. It's a stone built for a ring that gets worn, not stored.

Set flush, not on prongs

Every stone we set sits level with the gold - bezel set into the metal, no prongs, no snag points, nothing to catch on a jumper or bend at the gym. It's the setting that suits how men actually wear rings: daily, and without thinking about it.

The rings

Every one is cast solid on the Gold Coast, the same gold from face to bore, in 9ct, 14ct or 18ct - yellow, white or rose.

• 'No. 6' Ruby - the classic. A 5mm band, single natural red ruby. From $2,699.
• 'No. 6' Square Ruby - the same band with a square-cut stone. From $2,599.
• 'No. 6' Chunky Ruby - 7mm wide, more gold, more presence. From $3,499.
• 'No. 11' Ruby - a 6mm flat profile that sits low on the hand, stone centred and flush. From $2,799.
• 'No. 16' Square Ruby - squared-off profile, flat top, square-cut ruby level with the face. From $2,599.
• 'No. 16' Chunky Ruby - the 7mm No. 16 with a ruby baguette. The closest thing we make to a ruby signet. From $3,999.

Prefer green or blue? Most of these rings are also made with natural emerald and sapphire - same construction, same settings.

Which gold

9ct is the palest and hardest-wearing, 18ct the richest colour with the most weight, 14ct the balance most men choose. The honest comparison is in our guide to 9ct, 14ct and 18ct, and if you're weighing up a wider band, our chunky gold rings guide covers proportion and how to wear one.

About natural rubies

Every ruby we set is natural and conflict-free, which means every one is different - small inclusions, shifts in tone from deep red toward violet or pink depending on the stone. That variation is how you know it's real, and it means no other hand wears exactly your ring.

How it works

Choose your ring, gold and size, and add an engraving inside the band if you want one - it's complimentary. We build a photorealistic 3D render of your exact ring, and nothing is cast until you've approved it. Production runs 8-10 weeks from approval, delivered anywhere in the world with insured express shipping. Every ring carries a complimentary first resize and our lifetime guarantee.

Common questions

Is ruby durable enough for daily wear?
Yes - at 9 on the Mohs scale it's one of the hardest gemstones there is, and the flush setting protects its edges. Worn daily, the gold will show character long before the stone does.

How much does a men's ruby gold ring cost?
Ours run from $2,599 to $3,999 AUD depending on the ring and carat - every one solid gold with a natural stone. Ruby rings priced in the hundreds are plated or set with synthetic stones.

Can a ruby ring be a wedding ring?
It can and they are - a flush-set ruby band wears as easily as a plain one, and the stone marks it as unmistakably yours. Our guide to width and profile applies the same way.

Still deciding between stones, widths or carats? Book a 15-minute call - bring your questions, we'll give you straight answers.