Silver Ring, United States

A deep red stone sits in a tower of silver stripes and tiny gold-toned beads.

This ring comes from the United States and is contemporary, in faceted Indian ruby and sterling silver. Rubies have been prized in South Asia for centuries as stones of vitality, and faceting allows even a dense red gem to catch light. The oval stone is set in a thin warm-toned bezel, surrounded by rows of small round beads. The wide band is covered in rough, bark-like texture, interrupted by horizontal lines and more beads along the shoulders. The silver is darkened in the grooves.

A ruby that plans to be noticed.