EFFY Ruby and Diamond Pendant in 18K

Named from the Latin word for red, ruby is the essence of red and the gem of desire, passion, courage, and emotion. In Ancient Sanskrit, ruby is ratnaraj, the king of gems. Ruby burns like a glowing coal: no wonder ancient people believed they contained an undying flame. For most of recorded history, ruby has been the most valuable gem. In the Bible, only wisdom and virtuous women are "more precious than rubies.” Burning bright in history and legend but even more bewitching in person, ruby is the birthstone for the month of July and the gem of the 15th and 40th anniversaries.

Creating 18K white gold is jeweler’s alchemy. To make luxurious 18K white gold, 75% pure golden yellow gold is alloyed with 25% white metals, usually silver, zinc, or palladium. These metals also increase its durability and hardness. To get that bright white shine, most 18K white gold jewelry is plated with rhodium, a platinum group metal.

Since 1979, Effy Hematian has been designing some of the world’s most distinctive jewelry. Every design begins with a vision which takes shape in a hand sketch. As a professionally trained engineer, Effy has a passion for exquisite workmanship that is evident in the exceptional quality of each piece of Effy jewelry. The quality is so remarkable, Effy stands behind it with a limited lifetime warranty. Wearing jewelry by Effy, it’s you that sparkles.