12 Dazzling Ruby Engagement Rings for Less than $5K

We can’t let July slip by without featuring this month’s birth stone, the ruby, in our series on fabulous engagement rings! This stunning gem stone ranges in color from blood red to wine to plum to magenta—evoking passion, drama, romance. The ruby is also said to guarantee health, wisdom, wealth and success in love. Sounds perfect for a ring to “pop the question” with, don’t you agree? We’ve gathered a dazzling dozen of ruby and diamond engagement rings for you to see what features are available below a price ceiling of $5,000. Prepare to have your breath taken away!

Ruby and Diamond Engagement Rings Below $5K

Take your pick from different cuts of rubies—round, oval, square, cushion cut, princess cut—embellished with brilliant diamonds surrounding the ruby and lining the band. Be captivated by the varied setting designs all in the currently popular rose gold!

1 – Ruby (1/3 ct. t.w.) and Diamond (1/3 ct. t.w.) Square Ring in 14k Rose Gold from Macy’s
A unique square-cut ruby (1/3 ct. t.w.) is framed with round-cut diamonds (1/3 ct. t.w.) set in a 14k rose gold band.

2 – Rosa by EFFY Ruby (3-1/8 ct. t.w.) and Diamond (1/2 ct. t.w.) Ring in 14k Rose Gold from Macy’s
Round-shape pavé-set diamonds (1/2 ct. t.w.) grace the 14k rose gold band of this beautiful cushion-shape ruby (3-1/8 ct. t.w.) ring designed by EFFY.

3 – 14k Rose Gold Ring, Ruby (1-9/10 ct. t.w.) and Diamond (1/2 ct. t.w.) Cushion-Cut Ring from Macy’s
A cushion-cut ruby (1-9/10 ct. t.w.) is surrounded by sparkling, round-cut diamonds (1/4 ct. t.w.) on a triple-split shank 14k rose gold band.

4 – 2.15 Carat t.w 14K Rose Gold Contemporary Five Row Modern Pave Diamond Engagement Ring w/ a 1.5 Carat Cushion Cut Red Ruby Heirloom Quality from Amazon.com

5 – 2.1 Carat t.w 14K Rose Gold Twisting Split Shank Pave Set Diamonds Engagement Ring w/ a 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Red Ruby Heirloom Quality  from Amazon.com

6 – 2.55 Carat t.w 14K Rose Gold Exquisite Bezel Set Princess Cut and Pave Set Round Diamond Engagement Ring w/ a 1.5 Carat Round Cut Red Ruby Heirloom Quality from Amazon.com

7 – Custom Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Engagement Ring (Item # 102453) from Joseph Jewelry

8 – Split Shank Oval Ruby and Diamond Halo Ring from Angara

9 – 1.10 ct. t.w. Ruby and .21 ct. t.w. Diamond Three-Stone Ring in 14kt Rose Gold from Ross-Simons

10 – 1.20 Carat Ruby and .70 ct. t.w. Diamond Ring in 14kt Rose Gold (Item # 842243) from Ross-Simons

11 – The San Remo Ring from Brilliant Earth. This Victorian ring boasts a round lab-created ruby and two cultured seed pearl accents in a feminine rose gold setting. Only one available.

12- 2.25 Carat t.w 14K Rose Gold Eternity Love Twisting Split Shank Pave-set Round Diamond Ring w/ a 1.5 Carat Princess Cut Red Ruby Heirloom Quality from Amazon.com

Are you still breathing? You should see our other posts on dazzling engagement rings, too!

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Which one in this gorgeous lot of Ruby Engagement Rings caught your fancy? Drop us a line in the comments below.