Valentina Art Deco Ruby Engagement Ring in Sterling Silver

Old Hollywood glamour in a single, saturated red. The Valentina is an Art Deco ruby engagement ring built around a brilliant AAA-grade lab-grown ruby in a classic oval cut — a genuine ruby, chemically real corundum, framed by shimmering simulated diamond accents. Set in solid 925 sterling silver with a protective rhodium finish, it is a timeless symbol of love and passion designed to turn heads and last a lifetime.

An Art Deco design that turns heads

The Valentina draws on the geometry and glamour of the Art Deco era: a bold oval ruby raised at the center, flanked by shimmering simulated diamond accents that draw the eye straight to the red. The roughly 2 mm band keeps the proportions elegant while giving the ruby real presence on the hand. It is a confident, statement-making silhouette that sits beautifully within our ruby engagement rings collection and our wider ruby jewelry range.

The genuine lab-grown ruby

The center is a genuine lab-grown ruby — and that word genuine is important. A lab-grown ruby is real ruby: the exact same mineral, corundum, with the same crystal structure, brilliance and hardness as a mined ruby, simply created in controlled conditions rather than dug from the earth. At Mohs 9 it is one of the hardest gems you can wear, second only to diamond, which makes it superb for daily engagement-ring wear. This AAA-grade stone is cut as a 7.0 x 5.0 mm oval of about 0.76 carat, showing off the deep, saturated red rubies are prized for. If you are weighing warm red stones, our garnet vs ruby guide lays out the differences clearly.

Simulated diamond accents

Flanking the ruby are bright simulated diamonds — a crisp, brilliant, budget-friendly way to add white sparkle that frames the red center and makes it glow even deeper. Their steady flash is the classic counterpoint to a colored center stone, giving the ring its Deco shimmer. Prefer a lab-grown diamond or moissanite accent instead? Message us and most designs can be upgraded.

Solid sterling silver with a rhodium finish

The ring is crafted in solid 925 sterling silver and finished with rhodium — the same precious metal used on fine white gold. That rhodium layer gives the silver a bright, mirror-white luster and adds a protective shield against tarnish and everyday scratches, so the metal keeps its freshly polished glow. It is nickel-free and hypoallergenic, and genuine sterling silver like this will not discolor your skin. For more red-stone inspiration, see our red engagement rings guide.

What ruby symbolizes

Ruby has been the stone of love, passion and vitality for thousands of years — the fiery red long associated with the heart, courage and enduring devotion. As the July birthstone it makes a doubly meaningful gift for a July-born partner, and its rich color has crowned romantic jewelry across every era. Our ruby meaning guide and July birthstone guide trace that history, and couples often pair this ring from our ruby couples rings.

Specifications

Sizing & care

Choose your size at checkout. If you are between sizes or unsure, we are happy to help — and if the fit is not quite right, resizing is available and starts from a modest fee. Thanks to the ruby’s Mohs 9 hardness this ring holds up beautifully to daily life, but to keep it brilliant, remove it before heavy hands-on work and store it in the velvet box when not worn. Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft cloth to keep both the ruby and rhodium finish luminous. Looking ahead to a matching band? Explore our ruby wedding bands.